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ReVision Florence Updates Beginning Monday the ReVision Florence project will begin work on the east side of Highway 101. New Traffic Controls will be placed along the east side diverting traffic away from the outer northbound parking and driving lanes. Work will take place from Monday through Thursday until work […]
Peace Harbor to Celebrate 30th This summer PeaceHealth, Peace Harbor Hospital will celebrate 30 years. The hospital opened its doors in 1989 and has progressed throughout the years adding services and is currently working on several projects including upgrades to the facility and seismic modifications. The hospital is also being […]
Check Before Burning Although the Spring Burning season is slated to end on Saturday, it is a good idea to check with Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue before initiating a burn. SVFR issues burn permits for Western Lane County. Today’s warmer temperatures and dryer conditions will dry out brush and […]
More Peanut Butter The Annual Ford Peanut Butter Drive culminated with a final push from Johnston Motor Company. On Friday, Brian Johnston with Johnston Motor Company and Lisa Fassler and Brian Barnard of Grocery outlet added to the already generous public donations to the Florence Food Share by donating an […]
PAC Meeting The Florence Public Arts Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday at 10 am at Florence City Hall. The committee will review several items on their agenda and work on action items for future meetings. The PAC is working on a plan to amend the mural art code […]
IGA Reading Postponed A special meeting scheduled for the boards of Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue and Western Lane Ambulance district is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12 at 6pm at the fire station 2625 Highway 101. The meeting was to include the first reading of Ordinance 01-2019 to adopt a […]
City Plans Block Party The Power of Florence is just over a month away and in conjunction with the volunteer day the City of Florence is planning a community block party on the evening before. July 19th the section of Bay Street between Laurel and the Siuslaw River Bridge will […]
City Approves Budget In a unanimous vote last night the Florence City Council approved its biennial budget for the 2019-2021. The new budget will see some increases in fees from public works to administration fees. The fees are adjusted for inflation at the current CPI of 1.3 percent. The operating […]
