DOJ Awards Grants to Local Tribes The US Department of Justice has just released information that it plans to provide more than 113 million dollars to improve public safety, serve victims of crime, protect women and support youth programs on American Indian lands. One of the grants awarded will go […]
Florence Oregon News
Breaches Cause for Caution?; Richardson Seeks Feed; backPOW/MIA Day; Festival of Books
Breaches Cause for Caution? A new survey reveals Oregonians are unwittingly exposing themselves to internet fraud – but the keys to protecting their identities might also be online. The A-A-R-P Oregon report finds more than half of people said they use the same password for more than one online account […]
RAIN To Offer Entrepreneurs Help; Watershed Council to Hold Event; Siuslaw Pantry Needs Food; Gas Prices Hold Steady
RAIN To Offer Entrepreneurs Help Oregon RAIN, the Regional Accelerator and Innovation Network is beginning a 10 week training program in October and is looking for businesses and entrepreneurs to participate in the program. Matthew Hollander with RAIN says that this is a good opportunity for businesses that have already […]
Letter Questions Candidate’s Credentials; Forest Service Hiring; Merkley Submits EV Tax Credit Bill; Fire and Ambulance Meeting Moved
Letter Questions Candidate’s Credentials A group calling themselves the “Concerned Citizens of Florence” drafted a letter claiming that candidate for city council, Maureen Miltenberger had misrepresented herself in her filing for the seat by stating that she was a retired social worker. According to Oregon statutes the term Social Worker […]
Emergency Situation Sparks Code Changes; Arrest Made in Break-in Investigation; Razor Clamming Closed South of Umpqua River
Emergency Situation Sparks Code Changes This evening’s City Council Meeting will likely contain a motion to revamp the city’s code as it relates to illegal camping and emergency declaration. According to the current city code there is very little to prohibit illegal camping. This change, according to Mayor Joe Henry […]
Florence City Council Meeting; Habitat Breaks Ground; Port Commissioners Meeting; Tango Comes to FEC
Florence City Council Meeting The Florence City Council has a full docket when it meets for the first time since August 20th. the city will be looking at amending Florence City Code as it pertains to illegal lodging and camping and declaring an emergency. The Council will also consider establishing […]
Open Fishing for Coho; Worker’s Compensation Dividend; Les Schwab’s 9th Annual Customer Appreciation; Transit Route Survey
Open Fishing for Coho The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced that it is allowing another opening period for coho fishing for Friday and Saturday. According to ODFW the first open period anglers averaged more than one fish for every 2 anglers for an estimated catch of 2700 […]
Quick Action Saves Business; Gas Prices Flat in Florence; ODOT Reviewing Fund Requests; Last Chance For Clippings
Quick Action Saves Business SVFR Fire officials say that they were able to confine the Sand Dunes Frontier fire to one building in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Four Engines, three water tenders, two command vehicles and Western Lane Ambulance Medic unit all responded. 21 fire personnel in all […]
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