ReVision Florence Progress The Revision Florence Streetscape is nearing the halfway point for the Westside revamping.  During the process the contractors for the project have complained to the city that people are parking within the construction zone inhibiting progress.  The city has issued a statement saying that code enforcement will […]

King Retires From OPB Board Founding Board member of Oregon Pacific Bank, Bobby King, has retired.  King, the last remaining original board member has stepped down after 40 years of service to Florence’s home grown institution.  For the past 12 years King has served as the Chairman of the Board […]

DeFazio Visits Florence Congressman Peter DeFazio visited Florence for a town hall yesterday.  DeFazio is currently on a tour of cities and towns in his district talking about health care and the changes that the White House is proposing.  Changes that he say can be scary if they move forward.  […]

City Begins Work on Miller Park Renovation Multiple city projects are in the works as the construction season begins in Florence.  In addition to the completion of the refurbished Siuslaw River Bridge, the new riverfront park along Rhododendron drive, and the ReVision Florence Streetscape project, the city has now begun […]

Another School Board Seat to Fill Citing a desire to spend more time with her granddaughter, Tammy Butler became the second person in a month to resign her post on the Siuslaw School District.  Previously Eric Rines stepped down and Siuslaw School District board candidate, Bob Sneddon, was appointed to […]

Chief Deputy Humbled by Appointment The incoming Lane County Sheriff, Chief Deputy Cliff Harold says his experience has not only helped him to be a better deputy, but the practice of training all new deputies in corrections makes for a better patrol officer. “We’re convinced that we get a deputy […]