SNAP Benefits Could Be At Risk The federal government’s proposed changes to food-assistance eligibility has hunger-fighting groups across the nation concerned. The U-S Department of Agriculture wants to take away states’ ability to issue waivers suspending the three-month limit over three years for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to able-bodied […]
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Superintendent Gets High Marks; Volunteers To Be Honored; PAC Meeting Monday
Superintendent Gets High Marks The Siuslaw School Board finished their annual evaluation of the superintendent’s job performance. Overall Superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak received a 3.51 out of 4 rating with 4 being accomplished. The evaluation consists of ratings on nine different performance standards and 5 goals set forth by the board. […]
Election Filing Deadline Tomorrow; PeaceHealth Names Chief Medical Officer
Election Filing Deadline Tomorrow Tomorrow is the deadline for filing for special elections. Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue Board will be filling 3 positions on May 21st. currently two candidates have filed for the open spots. Retired Fire Marshall, James Palisi, and former Florence Mayor Alan Burns. Burns, owner of […]
3-2 Vote To Firm Up FURA Appointment Process; Work Session Shortened; Public Safety Workers Recognized; Fire Destroys Home
3-2 Vote To Firm Up FURA Appointment Process The Florence City Council voted 3-2 last night to establish a more defining process by which it chooses members of the Florence Urban Renewal Agency. The change approves city Ordinance No. 1 series 2019, which effectively gives the city’s mayor the final […]
Solve Oregon Beach Cleanup; Board to Choose New Member; Bridge and ReVision Update
Solve Oregon Beach Cleanup This Saturday along the Oregon coast a large group of volunteers are expected to land on the beaches for a statewide cleanup effort. SOLVE volunteers will be locally positioned at the North and South Jetty, Heceta Beach, the Carl Washburn State Park and the Siltcoos Outlet. […]
City Releases DUII Enforcement Results; Work Session; Council Meeting; WLCF Distributes Funds; Plover Nesting Season Begins
City Releases DUII Enforcement Results The Florence Police department released its numbers for its super Bowl DUII enforcement campaign. The department arrested one driver for driving while impaired and issued eight warnings for miscellaneous traffic offenses and two citations for driving while suspended. Throughout the month of February the Florence […]
Library Windows Broken; EMAC Meets Tonight; Half-Marathon To Take Over Florence
Library Windows Broken A disgruntled patron, who had been banned from the Siuslaw Public Library after causing a scene in the computer lab and was arrested, returned to the library and threw rocks, breaking several of the large windows along the front of the building. Library Director Meg Spencer said […]
Noon Forum: Revision Update; Support for Wall That Heals Needed; Construction Delays; Tribute Concert
Noon Forum: Revision Update This Thursday the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce will host city staff for its monthly Lunch and learn. The city will be providing the business community with updates to the revision Florence project and discuss how the project will effect businesses in the area as well […]