Author: George Henry

Wax Myrtle Overlook - Florence Oregon

Extrication Training; Parks Remain Open Amid Shutdown; Marchers in Support of Measure 101

Firefighter Training Two dozen firefighters from four different agencies endured the cold and the rain yesterday to undergo training for extricating people trapped in a motor vehicle.  Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, Swisshome, Deadwood and Mapleton all participated in a two day training hosted by Dallas Fire.  Firefighters teamed up […]

Siuslaw Business Awards; No More Polystyrene; Sage-grouse Under Attack; Storm Creates Flood Warning

Business Awards Announced The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce has announced their 10th annual Siuslaw Business Awards nominees.  As well as honoring the First Citizen and Future First Citizen of Florence at this year’s event, local businesses will be honored for their excellence in the local business community.  As well […]

Ocean Swirls at Sunset

Nominations For First Citizen and Future First Citizen Announced; Climate Change Disappears From Official Documents; Gas Prices Rise

First Citizen and Future First Citizen Nominees Announced The nominations for Florence First Citizen and Florence Future First Citizen have been announced.  The annual recognition for residents and students for their contributions to the community was released this morning.  3 members of the community were acknowledged in the category of […]