Author: George Henry

4th of July Fireworks; Record High Cases, Again; Connector To Start Charging Again; Former Mayor, Xavier Passes

4th of July Fireworks The fourth of July weekend will look a little different for Florence.  The annual fireworks show on the Siuslaw River is cancelled and undoubtedly people will be looking for ways to celebrate.  Florence Police Chief Tom Turner reminds citizens what their responsibility is. ”A lot of […]

Siuslaw River Bridge

OSAA Executive Meeting

OSAA Executive Meeting OSAA met on Wednesday to discuss the  upcoming athletic seasons.  There is still talk of swapping the spring and fall athletics.  It is a popular topic around the state, but the OSAA Executive Board is not interested, at this time, in pursuing that avenue.  The OSAA also […]

Governor Explains Mask Order; Gas Prices Hold Steady in Oregon; Accident Closes 101; Florence Man Sentenced to Life; State Sees Largest Spike Yet

Governor Explains Mask Order 11 am yesterday morning Governor Kate Brown outlined the new face mask requirements for the entire state of Oregon.  Brown said that the Oregon Health Authority and OSHA are working on specific guidelines that will be shared with the public upon completion.  The Governor also asked […]

Rannow Signed to OSU

There is not a lot to report in the sports world.  The extension of the state of emergency for Oregon and the increased numbers of coronavirus cases in the state are concerning athletic departments across the state that are hopeful that a fall football season can move forward.   In […]