Safe Speeds On The Water According to local anglers the summer fishing season has been good. Many boats are reaching their limits within the first hour and returning. The increase in boats coming and going from the docks has been of concern and new reminders have been posted by the […]
Author: George Henry
New Track Was Needed; Ems Shutout Again
New Track Was Needed According to Siuslaw High School Athletic Director, Chris Johnson, the new track facility at the high school has been a long time coming. Cuts to budgets over the years have prevented the upgrades, but this past year it was determined that the facility had about a […]
National Night Out Florence’s second annual National Night out is set for two weeks from today. The annual event began in 1984 as a sign of neighborhood solidarity as families turned on their porch lights and sat on their porch or in their front yard. The program was begun to […]
Ems Shutout
Ems Shutout Last night in Hillsboro, the Hops shut out the visiting Eugene Emeralds allowing only 3 hits on the night for the Ems. The Hops pitchers combined for 14 strike-outs and only one base on balls. Ems starter, Eduarniel Nunez only lasted two-thirds of the first inning allowing two […]
Street Closures; Mural Dedication; Block Party; Transportation Funds
Street Closures As the ReVision Florence construction continues there are new street closings to report. Beginning today the intersection of First Street and Highway 101 will be closed to traffic as well as Maple Street and Highway 101. The closings are expected to be in place until the end of […]
Ems Drop 3 Straight; Runners Prepare at Steens Mountain
Ems Drop 3 Straight After putting 2 wins on the board against the Hillsboro Hops at home, the Eugene Emeralds dropped three straight. Friday night at home the Hops got it all started in the first with a lead off home run by Jorge Barrosa. The Hops added four more […]
Lane County Credit Rating Increases; Quakes Rock Off Bandon; Yard Debris; Cape Perpetua Fun
Lane County Credit Rating Increases Lane County’s financial profile is improving. The county just received a new credit rating and has improved from an Aa2 to an Aa1. It is the second highest rating given by Moody’s Investor Service. The company cited prudent and proactive leadership for the upgrade. County […]
Ems on Streak
Ems on Streak The Eugene Emeralds opened up their series against the Hillsboro Hops at home last night. Eugene spread out four pitchers on the night surrendering 6 hits and 2 runs but managed to stay ahead of the hops after a 3 run 7th inning. Eugene struck first in […]




