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ReVision Florence Progress The Revision Florence Streetscape is nearing the halfway point for the Westside revamping. During the process the contractors for the project have complained to the city that people are parking within the construction zone inhibiting progress. The city has issued a statement saying that code enforcement will […]
Viking Baseball It was a mixed bag for the Siuslaw Vikings baseball team on Friday. The Vikings lost both contests to Elmira, but managed a close match in their 5-2 loss in game one. Coach Shinn said they played a good game but did not take advantage of scoring opportunities. […]
City Council Meets Monday With the Rhododendron festival fast approaching the Florence City Council will meet Monday evening to consider plans to close off a portion of Maple Street for the annual vendor street fair. There will be a public hearing on the matter, but the annual request is usually […]
Vikings Softball Versus Elmira Last night the Lady Vikings were on the mound against Elmira for a double header. In the first game Elmira dominated the Vikings 13-1. The late game was a little tighter match with the Vikings battling to the end but coming up one run short in […]
King Retires From OPB Board Founding Board member of Oregon Pacific Bank, Bobby King, has retired. King, the last remaining original board member has stepped down after 40 years of service to Florence’s home grown institution. For the past 12 years King has served as the Chairman of the Board […]
Lady Vikings Win It took an extra day to get the game in, but the wait was worth it for the Lady Vikings. On the softball diamond yesterday the Viks dominated Cottage Grove pounding 13 hits over 6 innings and scoring runs in all but one of those. Sophomore Liz […]
DeFazio Visits Florence Congressman Peter DeFazio visited Florence for a town hall yesterday. DeFazio is currently on a tour of cities and towns in his district talking about health care and the changes that the White House is proposing. Changes that he say can be scary if they move forward. […]
Siuslaw Baseball The Siuslaw Vikings hosted Cottage Grove on the diamond yesterday. Cottage Grove got off to an early lead in the first two innings and then walked away with the victory outscoring the Vikings 13-3. Viking softball had to be postponed until today. The Lady Vikings will play today […]
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