Teacher’s Lounge Makeover They call it serve day, a day when all locations of Roby’s furniture and appliance close to work on a project in the community.  This past Wednesday the staff at Roby’s was working on giving the faculty lounge at Siuslaw Elementary a new look.  Store Manager, Bob […]

Apology Amid Word Choice The issue of a potential threat against students and staff at Siuslaw middle school has resolved in the expulsion of a student.  Individuals that were mentioned in the threat have been notified by school officials and school superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak issued a statement to parents and […]

Gas Prices It has been more than 10 months since gas prices in Oregon have fallen below 3 dollars.  Though Oregon has moved into the number 4 spot for highest gas prices in the 50 states.  This week the price of regular gas around the state has dipped to 2.99.  […]

FURA Meeting The Florence Urban Renewal Agency is set to meet tomorrow evening at 5:30.  On the agenda is a discussion of the Quince Street property.  The City of Florence hopes to draft a timeline on marketing the property for sale as well as nail down specific marketing strategies.  They […]

Fight Spills Over to Social Media The Florence Police Department responded to a fight on 8th street Thursday evening.  Two parties were involved in what police are calling a mutual combat situation on 8th street adjacent to the Safeway.  Upon arrival police determined that no arrests would be made as […]

Commercial Fisherman Sentenced A 39 year old commercial fisherman from Winchester bay will serve 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to assault.  Brandon Michael Vanderploeg will also serve two years supervised release for assaulting his then girlfriend while operating a commercial vessel under the influence of alcohol.  It […]

Fishermen Rescued Three fishermen are safe after their boat capsized Tuesday evening.  The incident off the North Jetty of Coos Bay had the U.S. Coast Guard along with the North Bay and Hauser Fire Districts responding.  At the time of the rescue waves were breaking at 8-10 feet and responders […]