Author: George Henry

Banner Bank Adds to Firework Display; Slide Repair Closes Mapleton’s Bernhardt Creed Road; Travel Alert: Bridge Closure; Old Building Gets New Tenant

Banner Bank Adds to Firework Display A $5000.00 contribution by banner bank has assured a big bang celebration for the 4th of July.  Last year the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce increased the size if the firework show and this donation will ensure that this years show will be equal […]

Heimlich Named Pitcher of the Year

Oregon State University pitcher Luke Heimlich has been named National Pitcher of the Year.  Heimlich led all pitchers with 16 wins this year and a school record 151 strikeouts which is the third highest in the nation.  Heimlich has allowed just 91 hits in 120 1/3 innings, holding opponents to […]

Siuslaw Sunset

Florence Not Immune to Opiod Crisis; ODOT Talks Safe Routes for Schools; Debris Collection Day; Pot on Dunes City Agenda

Florence Not Immune to Opiod Crisis There is an opiod epidemic in the US and it has not missed Florence.  Peace Health Medical Group, Medical Director Dr. Ron Shearer has been providing informational discussions about the severity of the problem and what can be done about it.  Peace Harbor has […]

Ems Celebrate New Season

Ems Celebrate New Season Today is opening day for Eugene Emerald Baseball.  The Eugene Emeralds will host the 4th annual Ems Fest, presented by Pacific University, at PK Park from 5:00pm until 7:30pm. This event will be free of charge and completely open to the public.  The first series for […]

Siuslaw River Bridge at Sunset

National Night Out; Accidents Clog 126; Friends of Florence Add New Board Members; Shoudler Work for 101 North; School District Advisory Committee Meeting

National Night Out The date is set for Florence’s National Night Out.  The city of Florence is inviting community members to come together and celebrates the safety that our local parks provide.  The event is designed to provide information and awareness about police programs in communities, such as drug prevention, […]

ODOT is On Schedule For Crosswalks; New Development Sought for Property Across From Fred Meyer; Computer Glitch Shuts Down Oregon.gov; Director Hired for New Position; Chamber Art Display Features Local Photographer

ODOT is On Schedule For Crosswalks The Oregon Department of Transportation is reporting that they are on schedule for completion of the three crosswalks that are being installed along Highway 101 and Highway 126.  Clear skies have helped to step up the pouring of the concrete medians across 101 at […]

Beavers Mount Comeback…Head to Omaha

The Oregon State Beavers trailed late in the game on Saturday.  Minnesota took a 3-2 lead into the 8th inning where the Beavers tied it up.  Then in the top of the 9th inning Adley Rutschmen hit a single that scored 2 runners breaking the tie.  Another run was scored […]