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Applebee Signals Retirement After 11 years with the Oregon Coast Military Museum and 3 years as its executive director Cal Applebee has announced that he will retire effective June 30th. Applebee says it is time to relax a bit and do some traveling with his wife. His departure as the […]
Revision Construction Switches to Night Work Daytime lane closures on highway 101 will be removed tomorrow in time for the Memorial Day Weekend in Florence. Beginning Monday evening at 8 pm crews will begin night work on the west side of the highway and that work will last approximately 3 […]
Special Election Results Yesterday’s special election in Lane County confirmed many board seats that were unopposed, Bill McDougal was defeated in his reelection bid for the Siuslaw School board. Diana Pimlott will now serve on that seat and in a race for Port of Siuslaw Commissioner, Frank Eisele was unable […]
Rhododendron Festival Another Rhododendron Festival is in the books. The 112th Rhododendron Festival saw some rain but the festivities kept going. The Public Arts Committee hosted a paint day for the new mural on the Central Lincoln PUD building. PAC Chairman, Harlan Springer was excited for the turnout. “This is […]
Rannow and Rendon-Padilla Win State Titles…More to come? In the 4A state Championships in Gresham Hannah Rannow has onca again become a state champion, but this time in the 3000 meter race. Hannah came from behind in the final lap to win with a personal record time of 10:14.30. She […]
$20,000 Grant Awarded Public Arts Committee The Oregon Community Foundation has selected Florence to be the recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Irene Gerlinger Swindell fund. The grant was applied for by the Public Arts Committee as part of their ongoing efforts to fund public art in Florence. PAC […]
Coronation Kicks Off 112th Rhododendron Festival Excitement filled the air last night as the beginning of the 112th Rhododendron Festival kicked off with the crowning of the King of the coast and Queen Rhododendron. The crowd was wild as the announcements were made by Siuslaw News’ Ned Hickson. (Ned Hickson) […]
New Urgent Care Planned McKenzie Primary Care Associates has been acquired by Nova Health. Nova health has been operating in Lane County and Roseburg over the past decade with several facilities under the names of Eugene Urgent Care, Roseburg Urgent Care, Prime Care Partners and Atlas Physical Therapy. The addition […]
