Lane County Manhunt The Lane County Sheriff’s department is seeking the publics help in locating a Florence man they say shot a person in the leg. The shooting took place on Monday evening and the victim arrived at Peace Harbor hospital. Sheriff’s deputies responded. According to Lane County Sherriff’s Sergeant […]
Author: George Henry
Viking Football Progress; Ems Overtaken By Indians
Viking Football Progress Siuslaw Viking head football coach, Sam Johnson, says summer training is coming along quite well and he is pleased with the progress so far. He says the team is learning about team work and focusing on the little things. Johnson told the team that if you focus […]
Mural Dedication; Local Benefactor Dies; Campsites to Temporarily Close; Gas Prices Continue Downward Trend
Mural Dedication Finishing touches are going up on the mural located on the Central Lincoln PUD building in preparation for the dedication ceremony. The Public Arts Committee and the City of Florence will dedicate the mural on Wednesday, August 7th at 11:00 a.m.. The work was created by the artist […]
Ems Shutout Indians
Ems Shutout Indians The Eugene Emerald’s pitchers combined for 11 strikeouts last night to shut out the visiting Spokane Indians. The Indians lead the Northwest League’s north division while the Ems at 20-26 are tied for third in the south. Eugene’s Blake Whitney gets the win for the Ems with […]
Fire Crews Waiting For Word; City Hall Parking Lot Paving; Road Upgrades a Ways Off
Fire Crews Waiting For Word Officials with the Oregon Department of Forestry say the Canyonville fire is about 5% contained with firefighters working around the clock to try to keep the burn from ravaging more forest and damaging structures. Chief Michael Schick with Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue says that […]
Ems Drop One to Spokane
Ems Drop One to Spokane The Eugene Emeralds got behind early last night as they hosted the Spokane Indians. The Indians managed a run in both the second and third innings to take a 2-nothing lead. But a four run third inning by the Emeralds brought the Ems back in […]
Road Work Continues; Chamber Seeking New Event Coordinator; Museum Looking for Sponsorships; Dune Fest
Road Work Continues Street upgrades will continue this week as crews move to make an August second deadline. Work has been completed on 10th and 11th streets off of Spruce and are working northward on 23rd street. Chip and seal work begins today with the section of Rhododendron Drive from […]
Emeralds 1 For 2 Over the Weekend
Emeralds 1 For 2 Over the Weekend The Eugene Emeralds left Salem-Kaiser last night with just one win of their three game series. On Friday the Volcanoes and Ems did all of their work in the fourth inning with the Ems scoring first with a two run homer by first […]