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 […]

High Fire Conditions Today marks the beginning of High Fire Danger throughout the region.  Chief Michael Schick with Western Lane Fire and EMS sent out the notice yesterday.  Extreme heat and dry conditions precipitated the announcement.  Chief Schick says it is very important to be careful with fireworks, and in […]

Cyber Attack Drills Recent cyber attacks against well established business around the nation has caused concern for those on whom an attack could be catastrophic.  That is why last week PeaceHealth network including Peace Harbor Medical Center conducted cyber attack drills on our local hospital and system wide.  Shaina Hogan […]

Council Passes Camping Ordinance The City Council of Florence last night looked at the effect of the recent ruling by the United States Supreme Court and how it affects the proposed city ordinance No. 5-2024 of title 1 Chapter 9 on homeless camping and emergency sheltering within the city.  City […]

National Postal Workers Day Today is National Postal Workers Day, a celebration of the job they do to deliver the mail. Postal workers provide a vital service, especially during big election years like 2024 and in states like Oregon where elections are conducted completely by mail. Daniel Cortez is the […]

July 4th Activities Florence Habitat for Humanity is “all-in” for Independence Day activities.  In addition to the annual porch parade, there will also be a bike parade.  Janell Morgan says it’s open for motorized and non-motorized entries. “Everyone is welcome to enter.  You just have to be decorated for the […]

Mistaken Identity? A recent possible report of a highly invasive hornet in the Florence area appears to be a case of mistaken identity.  That’s according to entomologist Josh Vlach with the Oregon Department of Agriculture.  Vlach says they can’t be certain without a photo or an actual sample, but: “We […]

Murder Hornet?  Maybe Not. Florence resident Debbie Todd was on her way back into town last Wednesday from property on Upper North Fork Road and had come to the stop sign at milepost 12.  It was quite warm and her windows were down when a very large bug flew into […]