Author: George Henry

Winter Weather Another Day; Weather a Likely Factor in Accident Death; Bridge Work Almost Complete; Burlesque Coming to FEC

Winter Weather Another Day Siuslaw School district along with Mapleton School District and Reedsport will all begin classes after a two hour delay this morning due to the possibility of icy roads.  Cold weather and icy conditions continue to plague the Florence area.  Overnight an icy mix dropped in the […]

Winter Weather Passes Through Florence; South Jetty Road Closed at MP 4.5; Burn Awareness Week; Heart Healthy Talk Scheduled

Winter Weather Passes Through Florence Winter has officially made its presence known in Florence.  Overnight the area saw a mix of snow and sleet and rain with no major accumulation.  Roads were slick in some areas for early morning drivers.  The snow is expected to continue through the morning hours […]

Siuslaw Wrestlers Get Pin Happy; Vikings Continue to Struggle on the Court; Beavers Move Past Utah; Ducks Losing Ground in PAC 12; Lady Ducks Demolish Colorado; Beavers Pass Utah

Siuslaw Wrestlers Get Pin Happy The Oregon West Conference Duals were at Philomath on Saturday.  Siuslaw junior wrestler Matthew Horillo went 5 and 0 on the day with three pins and two decisions.  Horillo wrestles in the 220 pound weight class.  Sophomore Brady Libby was 3 out of four on […]

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Controversy Over Art Project; Policy Could Impede Fundraising; AARP Offering Free Tax Prep; Crab Cooking Tip

Controversy Over Art Project The Florence Urban Renewal Agency met Wednesday to discuss approval the mural project that will be placed on the side of the Central Lincoln PUD building.  The hope, according to the committee, is to have the piece underway in time for Rhody Days so that visitors […]

State of the City Address; Accident Blocks 101; Three Rivers Casino to Host Workshop; City Hall Ready for Move In

State of the City Address Last night at the Florence Event Center Mayor Joe Henry outlined the state of the city.  Henry addressed a crowd of several hundred people as he shared the city’s accomplishments over the last year, highlighting progress in economic development and housing as well as infrastructure.  […]