Safe Routes to School Project The City of Florence is beginning its Safe Routes to School project this week along 35th Street, from Siano Loop to Oak Street. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, the program focuses on creating safer and more accessible routes for students who walk or […]
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Former OCMM Director Sentenced; Warming Center Approved; Gas Prices
Former OCMM Director Sentenced (Updated) Former Oregon Coast Military Museum director Geoffrey Cannon has been sentenced to five years of probation after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a teenage volunteer. Cannon, 27, was arrested in July and originally faced four counts of second-degree sexual abuse involving a victim who was […]
News and Sports 11-17-25
Former Oregon Coast Military Museum Director, Geoffrey Cannon will be sentenced tomorrow after entering a guilty plea earlier this month to second degree sexual abuse of a minor who had volunteered at the Oregon Coast Military Museum in Florence. Cannon admitted to the charge on November 6 under a plea […]
Pounding; Whale Euthanized; Hotelier Moves Forward
Pounding The Annual Pounding for the Florence Food Share is coming up this Saturday and organizer Cindy Wobbe says the need is critical for families in our region. Food insecurity is one of the heaviest burdens for families and costs have just continued to rise over the years, often time […]
Tele-stroke Services; Florence Festival of Trees; Exploding Whale
Tele-stroke Services The Florence Community is awaiting the benefit of a new piece of equipment that will help in the assessment and treatment of stroke. The telestroke program is active through PeaceHealth Sacred Heart and is awaiting more funding to implement it here in Florence. The machine allows for a […]
Hoyle Votes Against Continuing Resolution; OCF Grants; Free Meal Thanksgiving
Hoyle Votes Against Continuing Resolution U.S. Representative Val Hoyle of Oregon’s Fourth District voted against the latest Continuing Resolution, saying it failed to address what she called an impending Republican-driven health care crisis. The measure does not extend the Affordable Care Act’s Enhanced Premium Tax Credits, which are set to […]
Casino Toy and Food Drive; Gas Prices; Transportation Funding Bill Signed
Casino Toy and Food Drive Three Rivers Casino Resort is in the midst of its annual Food and Toy Drive, running now through December 14th. The drive benefits local families in need and strengthens partnerships between the casino, the Florence Police Department, and community organizations. Guests can bring a new […]
Coast Pegged for Possible ICE Facility; Pounding for Food Share; Water Purity; Longtime Contractor, Bob Hanson Passes
Coast Pegged for Possible ICE Facility The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reportedly evaluating possible sites along the Oregon Coast for a new Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility — and the City of Newport may be on that list. City officials say the Newport Municipal Airport could be under […]





