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City Council Meets Tonight The Florence City Council meets tonight at City Hall. On the agenda is a proclamation recognizing National Patriotism Week. Councilors will also consider approving the purchase of a new Public Works dump truck, along with discussing how to fill a vacancy on the Florence Urban Renewal […]
Ems Shutout Dust Devils The Eugene Emeralds shut out the Tri-City Dust Devils 3-0 Thursday night, bouncing back from Wednesday’s loss to take a 2-1 series lead. Both starters went seven scoreless innings, with Cesar Perdomo allowing just four hits, striking out seven, and lowering his ERA to 3.89. In […]
Monday City Council Meeting Florence City Council meets Monday evening with several items on the agenda. Public Works Director Mike Miller will ask for approval to purchase a 2026 Ford F-550 4×4 extended cab dump truck from Johnston Motor Company for just over $101,000. The 3-4 yard truck will be […]
Ems Battle The Eugene Emeralds and Tri-City Dust Devils lit up the scoreboard in a wild 19-18, 11-inning Dust Devils win — the most combined runs in an Emeralds game this season. Eugene jumped out with a 7-run first inning, but Tri-City clawed back to tie it 11-11 by the […]
Wildfire Update A wildfire known as the Schofield Ridge Fire has burned about 50 acres roughly four and a half miles southeast of Reedsport. The blaze is in the Schofield Ridge area, north of Coos Bay, and was first reported yesterday. The cause is still under investigation, and officials have […]
Ems Win The Eugene Emeralds opened their road series with a 5-2 win over the Tri-City Dust Devils, snapping their opponent’s five-game winning streak and extending their Northwest League South lead to nine games. Starter Josh Bostick was dominant, striking out a career-high 14 batters — the most in the […]
Economic Development The City of Florence’s 2025 Economic Development Annual Report says Old Town has seen targeted improvements aimed at enhancing its role as a hub for tourism and business. Projects include upgraded pedestrian pathways, refreshed public spaces, and improved lighting to make the area more walkable and inviting. Wayfinding […]
Black and White Recycling Event The City of Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee will hold its annual Black and White Recycling Event Saturday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Siuslaw Middle School south parking lot. City residents can drop off black tires, white propane tanks, and […]
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