Trapp To Retire as Lane County Sheriff Lane County Sheriff, Byron Trapp announced yesterday that he will be stepping down from his post and officially retiring as Sheriff. The effective date will be April 16th. Trapp has served as Lane County Sheriff for the last four years and he told […]
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Mural Permit Passes 3-2; Construction Updates; Triathalon Volunteers
Mural Permit Passes 3-2 After three and a half hours of testimony in support and opposition of the proposed mural on the Central Lincoln PUD maintenance building, the city council closed the public portion of the meeting to discuss the options. Last night’s city council meeting began with some recognitions […]
City Hall Meeting At FEC; Be Ready Expo; Flu Rates Take a Dip; Road Decommissioned; Wall To Arrive Tomorrow
City Hall Meeting At FEC It has the potential of being one of the most contentious meetings in recent years as the city council convenes this evening at 5:30 at the Florence Event Center. The venue was changed from the newly remodeled city hall in anticipation of a large crowd. […]
City Council Work Session / Monday Council Meeting; Be Ready Expo; LIghthouse Celebration; Crabbing Deemed Safe
City Council Work Session / Monday Council Meeting The Florence City Council will continue their discussion of their goals and work plan at Monday morning’s work session at 10:30 at city hall. The council was poised to go through the document at their last work session meeting that was cut […]
Gas Prices Rise Quickly in Florence; Affordable Housing Plan; Port Welcomes Budget Committee/Mulls Expansion Plans
Gas Prices Rise Quickly in Florence Gas prices in Florence continue to shock motorists as instability in the market causes steep increases again this week. Prices are now hovering around the $3.00 dollar mark with some stations as high as $3.06 a gallon. This is another .12 cent jump in […]
Fate of Mural Selection; Be Ready Expo; Free Rides; FURA Meeting
Fate of Mural Selection This Monday the Florence City Council will decide the fate of the Public Arts Committee Mural Project slated for the Central Lincoln PUD maintenance building. With much controversy and public opinion pouring in over social media and through the offices of the City Council the council […]
Construction On Hold For Rhody Days; Vandalism To Art; Flu Spikes Upward; Heceta Lighthouse Celebrates 125 Years
Construction On Hold For Rhody Days Rhododendron Days is just under 2 months away, but with construction going on along the 101 corridor how will that effect travel and the Rhododendron parade? According to city manager Erin Reynolds, the west side of the road should be close to completion. “Rhododendron […]
Burns to Take Interim Position; Beach Dangers; Prices Jump in Florence; Construction Update
Burns to Take Interim Position The Siuslaw News reports that the owner of Burns’ Riverside Chapel, Alan Burns, will be stepping into the role on the Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue Board of the seat that was vacated by Woody Woodbury last week. Burns will serve in the interim until […]