Local News, Sports and Everything Florence
New Process For Business Licensing Business owners in Florence will be introduced to a new process for applying for or renewing their business license. The City of Florence is going to an online business license application and will be offering a free training program at the Florence Events Center on […]
Siuslaw Viking volleyball was in North Bend last night. The Vikings fell in 3 sets. Next up for the Vikings is a trip to Sutherlin tomorrow with a 6pm game time. Mapleton Volleyball will host Riddle tomorrow. The combined team of Siuslaw and Mapleton Soccer will host a game tomorrow […]
Fire Grows Slowly 90 firefighters along with heavy equipment and 4 engines are currently deployed on the Three Buttes Fire just north of Florence. The fire is in a remote area due east of the Heceta Lighthouse about 5 miles inland. According to fire officials the fire is mainly a […]
Sports Update High school sports is gearing up with competitions already in the books for volleyball and soccer. Siuslaw/mapleton soccer will have a home game on Thursday against Junction City at 6 pm on the field at 27th and Oak Street. Siuslaw Volleyball will be in North Bend on this […]
Council Rejects Homeless Shelter Proposal Last night the Florence City Council deliberated on the proposal of a 365 day a year homeless shelter which could provide alternatives for individuals that currently sleep on public property within the city of Florence. Councilors were mixed on their reasons for and against it. […]
Sailor Volleyball The Mapleton Sailor Volleyball team had their first league game on Friday and their first league win. The defeated Mannahouse Academy of Eugene in straight sets 25-13, 25-8, 25-10. The team attended the C.S. Lewis Invitational on Saturday but lost all three matches. Siuslaw Volleyball Also on Saturday […]
School District Looks for School Levy Extension Voters in the Siuslaw School District will be asked to renew a “local option” tax levy in the November General Election. The Siuslaw School Board approved the referral of the measure to voters last week. Siuslaw Superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak says, if approved, it […]
Ems Blank Hops The Eugene Emeralds bats exploded last night in Hillsboro as the Ems managed 18 hits and brought 14 runs across the plate while holding the Hillsboro Hops to 6 hits and no runs. Several Ems players had multiple hits on the night and still left 8 men […]
