OPB Signs Eugene Lease Oregon Pacific bank has announced that it has signed a lease for a new branch in Eugene. The new offices will need a remodel and that according to OPB’s press release is in the planning stages. The bank has signed Rowell Brokaw Architects to redesign the […]
Author: George Henry
Recycling Confusion at Transfer Station; R.A.I.N. Brings Entrepreneurs Together; School Bond Education Available
Recycling Confusion at Transfer Station Some confusion has arisen regarding recycling products in Florence. A recent city mandate to the two refuse companies that provide service to Florence residents says that the companies must now collect plastic beverage containers including translucent milk jugs. This, however, does not include the Lane […]
Emeralds Drop Series to Hops
Emeralds Drop Series to Hops The Eugene Emeralds struck early last night in Salem as they took a two nothing lead in the bottom of the first inning. The Hillsboro Hops battled back in the top of the 5th to take a 3-2 lead and added a fourth run in […]
Fires Continue to Plague Oregon; Coast Guard Carries the Torch; Planning Commission Meeting
Fires Continue to Plague Oregon Fire Danger continues to grow across Oregon as dry conditions permeate the state. Increased winds along with hot dry conditions have contributed to increased fire activity. The Oregon Department of Forestry reports that the Lobster Creek fire northeast of Gold Beach is 75% contained and […]
Emeralds Come From Behind; Thompson Gets Win #4
Emeralds Come From Behind The Eugene Emeralds topped the Hillsboro Hops last night 4-3. All four runs for the Ems came in the bottom of the ninth inning after trailing the Hops 3-0. Hops manager, Shawn Roof was ejected from the game in the bottom of the ninth by home […]
Coast Guard Chief Settles In; Lane County Seeking Volunteers; Firework Safety
Coast Guard Chief Settles In Senior Chief Jay Nilles says that he is settling in to the U.S. Coast guard station Siuslaw River and is getting to know the citizens as he begins his command here in Florence. Nilles is aware of the influence the Coast Guard has on Florence […]
Beavers National Champions; Ems Struggle with Volcanoes
Beavers National Champions The Oregon State Beavers are National Champions once again as the defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks last night in Game 3 of the College World Series. Freshman phenom Kevin Able threw a complete game shutout striking out 10 razorbacks and allowing just two hits on the night. Abel […]
Timeline For Revision Florence Moved; Education Continues to Plague; Oregon OPB Presents Entrepreneurial Forum
Timeline For Revision Florence Moved The Florence Urban Renewal Agency met to discuss the Revision Florence Project last night. Part of the discussion was how to move forward with plans in light of receiving extremely high bids that came in over the 7 million dollar allowed budget . The project […]
