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Political Signage Rules The Oregon Department of Transportation issued reminders for those posting political signs leading up to the May primary and beyond. If signs are located in right of way of any highway they may be removed without notice. They are also prohibited on trees, utility poles, fence posts […]
City Sells Parcel to Developer The Florence City Council on Monday approved the sale of a parcel of land that it had reacquired north of Munsel Lake Road off of Spruce Street. The 7.61 acre parcel was returned to the city in 2019 as the city was a lien holder. […]
Funny Money It may or may not make its way to Florence but the Newport police are reporting that a vehicle break in last week resulted in a million dollars in fake movie money was stolen from a vehicle. The money is clearly marked movie money and copy, but the […]
New Protections For Coastal Areas Oregon has added new protections to unique areas along the southern coast teeming with life. Protections are already in place along the coast for the Snowy Plover who nests along several points on Florence’s coast. The state Land Conservation and Development Commission has added the […]
Mapleton Superintendent Search The search for a new superintendent of schools in Mapleton is making progress and officials there hope to have somebody on board to replace retiring Jodi O’Mara before the end of this school year. School Board Chair Mary Ellen Mansfield says they have completed preliminary interviews of […]
Monies For Animal Crossings Oregon state lawmakers have crossed the political divide, coming together to ask for funding of wildlife crossings from Congress’s infrastructure law. In the 2022 session, the Oregon Legislature approved seven-million dollars for structures that improve wildlife’s ability to make it across roads. State Representative Ken Helm, […]
COVID-19 Testing There is a COVID-19 testing facility set up today at the Florence Events Center. Assistant City Manager Megan Messmer on Monday said people are still showing up for testing even as Florence has had no reported cases in 10 days. Today’s testing event will be from 10 until […]
Commissioner Contends Lack of Integrity Current Lane County commissioner Jay Bozievich is steadfast in his accusation that Lane County Budget Committee Member and current candidate for Lane County commissioner Dawn Lesley lied when asked about voting to raise commissioners salaries. When asked at a recent forum in Mapleton whether or […]
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