Banner Bank Adds to Firework Display A $5000.00 contribution by banner bank has assured a big bang celebration for the 4th of July. Last year the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce increased the size if the firework show and this donation will ensure that this years show will be equal […]
Florence Oregon News
Florence Not Immune to Opiod Crisis; ODOT Talks Safe Routes for Schools; Debris Collection Day; Pot on Dunes City Agenda
Florence Not Immune to Opiod Crisis There is an opiod epidemic in the US and it has not missed Florence. Peace Health Medical Group, Medical Director Dr. Ron Shearer has been providing informational discussions about the severity of the problem and what can be done about it. Peace Harbor has […]
National Night Out; Accidents Clog 126; Friends of Florence Add New Board Members; Shoudler Work for 101 North; School District Advisory Committee Meeting
National Night Out The date is set for Florence’s National Night Out. The city of Florence is inviting community members to come together and celebrates the safety that our local parks provide. The event is designed to provide information and awareness about police programs in communities, such as drug prevention, […]
ODOT is On Schedule For Crosswalks; New Development Sought for Property Across From Fred Meyer; Computer Glitch Shuts Down Oregon.gov; Director Hired for New Position; Chamber Art Display Features Local Photographer
ODOT is On Schedule For Crosswalks The Oregon Department of Transportation is reporting that they are on schedule for completion of the three crosswalks that are being installed along Highway 101 and Highway 126. Clear skies have helped to step up the pouring of the concrete medians across 101 at […]
Revision Bid Review Underway; Gas Makes Quick Dip; Flag Retirement Ceremony; Public Works Open House
Revision Bid Review Underway The Oregon Department of Transportation has received two bids for the Revision Florence project. According to Megan Messmer with the City, there will need to be some due diligence to make sure that the bids meet all the criteria for the project. 201: “Part of the […]
Florence Man Arrested After 3 Years; End of Life Discussion Sunday; Free Fishing This Saturday; Bridge Closure Delayed
Florence Man Arrested After 3 Years A Florence man who was investigated 3 years ago after images of child pornography were found on his ipad has still not faced prosecution. The register guard is reporting that 21 year old Logan Alexander Martin wasn’t arrested until this week. The case had […]
Celebration of Life for Gary Hoagland; Revenge of the Electric Car; Gas Prices Continue Upward Swing
Celebration of Life for Gary Hoagland Local businessman and hotel owner Gary Hoagland has died. A statement issued from Hoagland properties says that Hoagland passed away in Portland on May 23rd. He served on several boards throughout the years and was a member of Rotary International. He was also elected […]
Free Boat Inspections; City Approves Sale of Property; Lane County Tallies Click It Or Ticket
Free Boat Inspections The Lane County Sheriff’s Department, Marine Division, will be offering a boating safety check in the month of June. Sunday June 17th from noon until 2 at the bi-mart location in Florence the sheriff’s department will be checking boats to make sure that recreational boaters are ready […]