Council Passes Ordinance With Some Changes At last night’s city council meeting the council deliberated how the temporary housing ordinance would be implemented. Issues of noise and length of stay were part of the deliberation. Councilor Meyer asked about the effect Generators might have on the properties surrounding an area […]
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Republican Ofice Opens; TeleHealth Help; City Council Meeting
Republican Ofice Opens Ahead of the November election the Lane County Republican party has announced the opening of their new office here in Florence. The Office will have their grand opening today to coincide with the Republican National Convention. Several members currently serving in positions in the state will be […]
Young Professionals Meet; Soroptimist Honored; Labor Force Grows Older; WLEOG – Disaster preparedness
Young Professionals Meet The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce is looking to broaden opportunities for young professionals in the community by offering a Young Professionals group. According to President and CEO Bettina Hannigan it is a chance to bring individuals together that would otherwise not be connected. The social gathering […]
Pending Merger Will Impact Safeway Store; Boil Water Notice Rescinded; IRS Reports Scams; Play Premiere
Pending Merger Will Impact Safeway Store Florence is on the list of cities that will be part of a sell off after the completion of the merger between two giant grocery store companies. The combining of Kroger, parent company of Fred Meyer and Alberston’s that has Safeway as a brand […]
City Readies for Block Party; Rhody Realignment; Accident Causes Closure of 101; Gas Prices
City Readies for Block Party The city of Florence will once again be celebrating the community with the annual block Party. The free event will be held on Bay Street between Laurel Street and the Siuslaw River Bridge from 5 pm until 10 pm on Friday, July 26th. the street […]
Candidates For Council; Siuslaw Awards; Blood Needed; OCF Grant Cycle
Candidates For Council The November election will see two seats available on the Florence City Council as well as the Mayoral seat. Current Mayor Rob Ward has already indicated his intentions to see another term as mayor. There is currently no opposition for him. The two council seats are that […]
Heat Warning Remains; ODA Shellfish Toxin Latest Report; Saturday Crash; Options for Cooling Down
Heat Warning Remains The excessive heat warning remains in place for much of the area east of Florence. The National weather service says temperatures today in Mapleton will be at the 100 degree mark and will be in the mid 90s tomorrow, prompting the extension of the warning. Here along […]
First Citizen Nominees; Boil Water Notice – Mapleton; Food Share Grant; Keeping Cool
First Citizen Nominees The List is out on the potential Florence First Citizens. This year there are three nominees for the heralded award. Jenna Bartlet, Dan Lofy and Bonnie McDuffie. Jenna Bartlet is the owner of Siuslaw Consulting Services and has served on numerous committees and organizations, including the Florence […]