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Lane County Credit Rating Increases Lane County’s financial profile is improving. The county just received a new credit rating and has improved from an Aa2 to an Aa1. It is the second highest rating given by Moody’s Investor Service. The company cited prudent and proactive leadership for the upgrade. County […]
Scammers At It Again The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that scammers are once again targeting citizens by claiming to be Sheriff’s office employees. Scammers are telling residents that there is a warrant out for their arrest and can settle the warrant by paying the fine associated with it. […]
City Reviews Code Changes In what could be considered a marathon meeting yesterday the City Council and Planning Commission together reviewed the possible code changes that will affect how the city will move forward with providing new rules for contractors and individuals desiring to build new homes. The city’s code […]
Construction on 101 Continues Construction work on Highway 101 continues this week with day work on the schedule. The Oregon Department of Transportation says single lane closures will be in effect on the northbound side of 101 with work progressing at the intersection of Old Town Way and moving north. […]
Road Reconstruction Beginning Monday, July 15th the City of Florence will begin road reconstruction projects slated for several side streets adjacent to highway !01 as well as some street surfaces along spruce that do not come in contact with 101. 10th, 11th, and 23rd streets will be resurfaced which are […]
Increased Patrols Around Country Fair The Oregon Country Fair begins tomorrow. The Lane County Sheriff’s Department is letting motorists know to expect increased times for travel to and from the Eugene/Veneta area. In addition there will be increased enforcement in the area. Lane County will be receiving additional help from […]
Traffic Flow Radar Installed The intersection of Highway 101 and 126 is getting a new system for controlling traffic. The new radar based system will replace the current loop system that consists of underground magnets. The radar system will detect the amount of traffic in an area larger than the […]
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 […]
