Author: George Henry

First Citizen and Future First Citizen Announced; DFR Retrieves 2 Million Dollars; Onsite air Crash Investigation Completed; Ada Grange Rummage Sale

First Citizen and Future First Citizen Announced Florence honored two outstanding individuals at the 2024 Legacy of Leadership celebration held Monday night at the Florence Events Center. Carol Bennett was named the Florence First Citizen for her decades of volunteer work, including leading the annual Community Christmas Basket Project and […]

Chamber CEO Chosen for U.S. Chamber Master Class; Lane Transit District Audit Completed; CityCouncil; Egg Hunt

Chamber CEO Chosen for U.S. Chamber Master Class Bettina Hannigan, president and CEO of the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, has been selected by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to join an exclusive master class focused on childcare and workforce development. Hannigan joins 32 leaders from across the country […]

Sports for April 17, 2025

Beaver Baseball The Oregon State Beavers will face the Matadors of CSUN in Northridge California.  Their three game series begins this evening and will air on KCFM beginning at 5pm.  the Series continues tomorrow at 4pm and Saturday at 12:30. Duck Baseball The Oregon Ducks men’s baseball team will begin […]

Siuslaw River Bridge

Charter School Board Meets; ODOT Offers High School Seniors Job Opportunities; Forestry Plan Finalized; Easter Events

Charter School Board Meets The Siuslaw Valley Charter School Board of Directors will meet Monday, April 21st at 3 p.m. at the school’s administration office on Laurel Street in Florence. The agenda includes policy discussions, curriculum updates, and an executive session on property matters. The board will also review a […]