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Shadow Day for Students The City of Florence Community and Economic Development Committee will learn about a special shadow day bringing together students and professionals to help shed light on the job opportunities that are possible in Florence. At their meeting at 3:30 this Thursday the committee will hear from […]
Storm to Bring High Seas In what might be an indication of things to come this winter the National Weather Service has issued a warning for extremely high seas. A storm brewing off the coast is forecast to bring waves later this week that could exceed 22 feet in height. […]
Revision Update Night work will continue on Highway 101 as part of the ReVision Florence project. According to an ODOT update utility work on the east side of 101 will happen over Monday and Tuesday night. Crews have to complete utility work and sidewalk improvements before the northbound lanes of […]
Aquarium Seeking Capital The Oregon Coast Aquarium has announced a fundraising campaign for an $18 million expansion effort. The Aquarium plans to remodel existing facilities and add a marine rehabilitation center and an outdoor play area. Officials say the project would be the first major remodeling since the facility in […]
ReVision Florence Crews continue to work on grinding and paving of Highway 101. The southbound portion of the road from 8th street to the Siuslaw river bridge has been completed and striped with the exception of the tie ins to the secondary streets. Projected clear weather over the next several […]
Pro Lumber to Move After the Planning Commission approved the change of status for the property where Pro Lumber is housed, rumors began to circulate about the future of Pro Lumber. Owner John LaRocco says the plan is to relocate the business onto the west side of highway 101 just […]
Overnight Paving A new traffic pattern greets Monday morning travelers on highway 101. Last night paving crews began the grinding of the center lanes of highway 101 as part of the ReVision Florence project. City project manager Megan Messmer says that motorists are encouraged to use Kingwood, Quince and Bay […]
City Council Meeting Monday evening the Florence City Council will meet for its regular meeting. On the agenda will be the potential approval of the extension of the lease for the Oregon Coast Military Museum. OCMM has opted to renew its lease for two – ten year periods beginning in […]
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