Legislature To Introduce Small Donor Bill Lawmakers will introduce a bill next month that aims to empower small donors in Oregon elections. Under House Bill 4076, known as the Small Donor Elections bill, state legislative candidates would agree only to accept donations of 250-dollars or less. In exchange, the donations […]

More Students Graduating Graduation rates have been steadily rising over the past several years at Siuslaw High School and school superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak says it is due to the one on one focus that struggling students receive. ”It has been a concerted effort by the high school staff, coordinated by […]

Florence Committee to Support Salvation Army It was a most successful fundraising campaign for the holiday season as the dollar totals continued to add up even after Christmas.  Debbie Leighton with the Salvation Army gave an update to the city during Monday evenings council meeting.  She says the efforts of […]

Firefighter Training Two dozen firefighters from four different agencies endured the cold and the rain yesterday to undergo training for extricating people trapped in a motor vehicle.  Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, Swisshome, Deadwood and Mapleton all participated in a two day training hosted by Dallas Fire.  Firefighters teamed up […]

Business Awards Announced The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce has announced their 10th annual Siuslaw Business Awards nominees.  As well as honoring the First Citizen and Future First Citizen of Florence at this year’s event, local businesses will be honored for their excellence in the local business community.  As well […]