Mapleton Pool to get State Money The Mapleton pool is in need of renovation.  The project to restore the pool and provide amenities like water safety instruction and classes for youth will cost close to a million dollars to complete.  Mapleton School Board member Marilyn Fox has spearheaded this campaign […]

ReVision Florence Work Night work will continue on the east side of Highway 101 from the Siuslaw River Bridge to Highway 126.  Removal of existing sidewalks and curbs are occurring this week and new sidewalks are to be installed after some underground utility work is completed.  There will be some […]

Dissension Over Art Permeates FURA Meeting A profusion of accusations were tossed about at Wednesday evening’s Florence Urban Renewal Agency that began with a question from Mayor Joe Henry regarding the addition of an agenda item on the evening’s meeting schedule.  Item number 6 in the amended meeting schedule was, […]

Coast Guard Chief Reflects on First Year With just over a year under his belt, Senior chief bosun’s mate Jay Nilles is enjoying his tenure as the head of U.S. Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River.  Nilles says being stationed in a Coast Guard City has been a great experience, especially […]

Peace Health Celebrates 30 July marks 30 years since the opening of Peace  Harbor hospital in Florence.  The history of PeaceHealth in Florence dates back 40 years when they were contracted to provide management services to Western Lane Hospital.  The hospital plans a low key celebration of the event on […]