Author: George Henry

Block Party; Greentrees Fire; Power of Florence

Block Party Last year’s celebration of Florence’s 125th year sparked a desire for more interactive community events.  This year the City of Florence has responded with its second annual Block Party which will take place on Friday, July 19th.  the city will close off the section of Bay Street from […]

Volcanoes Erupt on Ems

Volcanoes Erupt on Ems The Eugene Emeralds were on their heels again last night at PK Park as the visiting Salem-Kaiser Volcanoes racked up 8 runs in the second inning including a 2 run blast from volcano center fielder  Alexandro Canario.  The Ems had established a 2 run lead in […]

Planning Commission; Wings and Wheels; Kiwanis Golf Tournament

Planning Commission The Florence Planning Commission will meet tomorrow evening in a work session to discuss proposed changes to the Housing Code. They will be reviewing several items including Housing Cluster Standards, proposed changes in building height and lot types. City Housing codes have not had significant upgrades for almost […]

Ems Weekend

The Eugene Emeralds were home on the mound over the holiday weekend.  Friday night the Everett Aqua Sox defeated the Ems 10-4, but Saturday night the Ems held off a late charge by the Sox.  Eugene went into the ninth inning with a 13-3 lead, but Everett started a rally […]

Our Town: July 2019

Ava Glowacki: Power of Florence Jay Nilles: Boating Safety Megan Messmer, Chief TomTurner, Jamie Gorder: Block Party & National Night Out Nyah Vollmer, Kathy Wenzel, Jason Wood, Mary Jo Vollmar: Benefit concert Sam Johnson: New Siuslaw Head Football Coach Wendy Farley-Campbell: Accessory Dwelling Units

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Aqua Sox Set Off Fireworks Against Ems

The Fireworks at PK Park last night started early.  In the form of hits, but it was the Everett Aqua Sox who were setting them off.  The visiting Aqua Sox put up 13 runs on 14 hits 10 of them by the 5th inning.  Eugene got a late start putting […]