City Approves ADU’s It was a full docket for the Florence City Council last night. In what was described by members of the council as a record meeting length coming in at just over three hours the council systematically went through its agenda. One of the most pressing issues was […]
Author: George Henry
Duck Women Host Super Regionals; Lady Beavers Miss Playoffs; Heimlich Named PAC 12 Pitcher; Spencer Takes 4th Place in State Championships
Duck Women Host Super Regionals The Oregon Women will be playing 16 seeded Kentucky beginning Thursday in NCAA Women’s Softball Super Regionals. Thursday’s game in Eugene is the first of three against UK. Lady Beavers Miss Playoffs The Oregon State women fell out of the post season in regional play […]
Doc Talk: Florence and the National Opioid Crisis
June Doc Talk Drs Ron Shearer discusses the state of health care in the face of a national Opioid Crisis and how pain is being addressed in the PeaceHealth / PeaceHarbor community.
FURA Purchases Old Middle School Site; City Council Meeting To Finalize ADU Allowances; Operation Emerald Shield; Rhododendron Festival Concludes
FURA Purchases Old Middle School Site The vacant lot on quince street across from the Florence Event Center has been purchased by the Florence Urban Renewal Agency. FURA based its decision on the purchase on the criteria that it would be a strategic location for development with a proximity to […]
Two Reign at OSAA 4A Championship; Far West League Baseball and Softball All League Results; Ducks and Beavers in Tinsel Town
Two Reign at OSAA 4A Championship Over the weekend it was the OSAA 4A State Track and Field Championships in Eugene. Sophomore Ryan Rendon-Padilla is the State Champion in the javelin after a personal record toss of 55.36 meters. Sophomore Hannah Rannow was also crowned state champion in the 800 […]
King and Queen Crowned; Port Seeks Two New Board Members; ODOT Crosswalk Preparations; 111th Rhododendron Parade; Military Museum Adds Wing Tanks
King and Queen Crowned The annual pagent for Queen Rhododendra and King of the coast was announced in grand fashion last night at the Florence Event Center. The Crowd was excited when the announcements were made. Ned Hickson from the Siuslaw News made the announcement.. “Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2018 […]
OSAA Track and Field Championships Today and Saturday; PAC 12 Baseball On The Road; Rhody Run
OSAA Track and Field Championships Today and Saturday The Siuslaw Vikings will have several athletes competing this weekend at the OSAA 4A Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene. Siuslaw will be sending 14 Far West League Champs including Brendon Jenson in the 1500 and 3000 meter races; […]
Vacant House Fire; Propane Tank Leak Causes 101 Diversion; Rhododendron Coronation
Vacant House Fire A busy day for emergency responders yesterday that started with a house fire in the 3500 block of Pine street. Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, Florence Police, Western Lane Ambulance and the Oregon State police all responded to 3541 Pine to find a recently vacated house on […]
