Siuslaw Awards It was an evening of celebration last night as the Florence area chamber of commerce presented the 11th Annual Siuslaw Awards for excellence in business and philanthropy.  The Stu Johnston Business of the year award went to Tony’s Garage.  The Community Caring award was presented to Banner Bank.  […]

Public Input For Schools A steering committee meeting of the Siuslaw School District is planned for Monday evening.  Superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak say the committee will be giving a brief review of their pre bond planning work which will include facility assessments, long term project goals, and a list of bond […]

State of the City Report Mayor Joe Henry in his state of the city speech says that Florence is to be proud of the work accomplished over the past year.  Florence, according to Mayor Henry, has had a hefty agenda of projects that were started and some even accomplished over […]

Florence Hopes to Make Top 5 We are just over a week away from finding out if Florence will be in the top 5 for the Small Business Revolution and the push is on to increase our chances.  Information released by the city says that the season two winner received […]

Levy Helps Staff Jail Amid Budget Cuts Oregon Sheriff’s have been facing an uphill battle after the state cut its funding in many areas including patrol.  Sheriff Byron Trapp says staffing levels is .17 percent of the average of sheriff’s departments across the country and that has limited the impact […]

Military Museum Adds Osborne to Board The Oregon coast Military Museum has added Banner Bank Vice President Dee Osborne to its board of directors.  Osborne currently serves on the board of the Florence Area Chamber of commerce and the Peace Health Peace Harbor Foundation.  Executive Director Cal Applebee says that […]