State of the City Address Last night at the Florence Event Center Mayor Joe Henry outlined the state of the city. Henry addressed a crowd of several hundred people as he shared the city’s accomplishments over the last year, highlighting progress in economic development and housing as well as infrastructure. […]
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Housing Trends Improve; Deputy Accused Of Inappropriate Conduct; Fuel Prices Down Locally
Housing Trends Improve Statistics show Florence is fairing well when it comes to housing growth. In 2018 Florence added 48 residential housing units and more than 110 units in the past three years. Per capita that is better than Eugene’s growth. Florence’s increase was a .55 percent of total housing […]
OPB Releases 2018 Numbers; Safe Routes Grant Approved; Clamming Opens Further South; New License Plate Available
OPB Releases 2018 Numbers Oregon Pacific Bank released its fourth quarter report and annual earnings. The bank posted a fourth quarter net income of $508 thousand dollars with a quarterly loan growth of 22.4 million and a growth of deposits in the amount of 6.5 million. In addition moving a […]
Three Rivers Casino Designates Funds For Coast Guard; FURA To Decide on Mural; Quake Rattles Ocean Floor; Oregon Flu Numbers Minimal; Music Festival Packs Them In
Three Rivers Casino Designates Funds For Coast Guard In spite of the government shutdown ending Funds are still coming in to assist the U.S. Coast guard Siuslaw Station. Three Rivers Casino announced Friday that they were matching a donation of $2500.00 that the Confederated Tribes made to the U.S. Coast […]
Move in Date For City; Students Suffer Bug; Coast Guard Support; State to Celebrate Birthday; Delays on Siuslaw Bridge
Move in Date For City The City of Florence will begin moving staff back into the newly remodeled city hall on Wednesday, January 30th. Bill payments will still continue to be accepted at the Public Works facility on Kingwood street until the city hall becomes fully operational. The doors will […]
Siuslaw Awards; Measles Alert for Lane County; Coast Guard Receives Local Public Support
Siuslaw Awards It was a gala evening last night at the Florence Event Center as the community gathered to salute local business and individuals for the 2018 Siuslaw Awards, and the presentation of First Citizen and Future First Citizen. Florence’s First Citizen Award went to Dee Osborne from Banner Bank. […]
Three Rivers Resort Names CEO; SNAP Recipients Get February Advance; Gas Prices in Oregon Continue Downward; Peace Harbor Heart Healthy Talk
Three Rivers Resort Names CEO Three Rivers Casino Resort has announce the promotion of Dan Condy to the position of Chief Executive Officer of the casino. Condy has been with the casino for 2 years and was director of gaming for them. Condy has 25 years experience including work with […]
State of the City Preparation; Winter Music Festival; Community Leader Passes
State of the City Preparation The City of Florence is planning it’s move into the remodeled city hall and for the annual state of the City Address. City Manager Erin Reynolds says it is a time to review the accomplishments of the city over the past year and to look […]