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Fire Grows Slowly 90 firefighters along with heavy equipment and 4 engines are currently deployed on the Three Buttes Fire just north of Florence. The fire is in a remote area due east of the Heceta Lighthouse about 5 miles inland. According to fire officials the fire is mainly a […]
Sports Update High school sports is gearing up with competitions already in the books for volleyball and soccer. Siuslaw/mapleton soccer will have a home game on Thursday against Junction City at 6 pm on the field at 27th and Oak Street. Siuslaw Volleyball will be in North Bend on this […]
Council Rejects Homeless Shelter Proposal Last night the Florence City Council deliberated on the proposal of a 365 day a year homeless shelter which could provide alternatives for individuals that currently sleep on public property within the city of Florence. Councilors were mixed on their reasons for and against it. […]
Sailor Volleyball The Mapleton Sailor Volleyball team had their first league game on Friday and their first league win. The defeated Mannahouse Academy of Eugene in straight sets 25-13, 25-8, 25-10. The team attended the C.S. Lewis Invitational on Saturday but lost all three matches. Siuslaw Volleyball Also on Saturday […]
School District Looks for School Levy Extension Voters in the Siuslaw School District will be asked to renew a “local option” tax levy in the November General Election. The Siuslaw School Board approved the referral of the measure to voters last week. Siuslaw Superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak says, if approved, it […]
Ems Blank Hops The Eugene Emeralds bats exploded last night in Hillsboro as the Ems managed 18 hits and brought 14 runs across the plate while holding the Hillsboro Hops to 6 hits and no runs. Several Ems players had multiple hits on the night and still left 8 men […]
City to Recognize Chamber The City of Florence will recognize the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce with a proclamation on October 18. A proclamation will be given in association with Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day. The proclamation will embrace the partnership the city and the chamber have in […]
Shelter Deliberation Monday It is a hot button for the community that could be decided on Monday. The Florence City Council will be deliberating on Monday evening at the Florence Events Center on the proposed homeless shelter. Money has been designated by the state to fund, at least temporarily the […]
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