Park Plans Move Ahead Plans are moving forward to convert a stretch of land along the banks of the Siuslaw river into a city park.  The property just west of the water treatment facility is being planned for a day use park that will include a picnic shelter, walking trails […]

Accident Slows Traffic An accident with injuries impeded traffic along highway 101 at 35th street yesterday afternoon.  Oregon state police, Florence Police , western Lane Ambulance and Siuslaw valley fire and rescue were all on the scene.  The accident occurred about 2:30 and traffic was heavy at the time.  A […]

FEMA Updates Floodplain Map The Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary floodplain map which indicates possible flooding areas with a one percent chance of flooding in any given year.  If this map is adopted it will be used to determine flood insurance rates and be integral in land […]

Accident Sends 2 to Riverbend A report of a motorcycle accident last night at 9:36 pm in Mapleton brought out medics from Western Lane Ambulance.  The accident involved a motorcycle with 2 riders  it occurred near the Mapleton Food and Fuel.  Traffic westbound was blocked as police and emergency vehicles […]

City Council Race Down To Three The field of candidates is down to three.  The Florence City council has two seats available for the November 6th election as well as the Mayors post.  Mayor Joe Henry is unopposed for reelection.  There were originally 5 candidates for city council, but according […]

Fire Financials False Alarm A joint meeting of the SVFR and WLAD boards last night resulted in clarification of what was thought to be a large deficit in the district’s budget.  Independent CPA Cathy Taylor laid out the detail of discrepancy explaining that not all of the receivables and expenditures […]