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Fire Ban Likely to Continue With the beginning of October just days away there is still no indication yet as to whether Lane county will rescind the summer fire ban. The Coastal areas of Lane county are at a low risk for fire which would usually mean a change from […]
March to Oppose Measure 105 A March in opposition to the repeal of the Sanctuary status in Oregon is going to be held this Saturday. Organizers say the march will begin at the Methodist church and head down highway 101. Measure 105 on the ballot, if passed, would remove the […]
Father Pleas for Daughter’s Safe Return A Plea from the father of a 12 year old runaway asks that communities around the state be on the lookout for his 12 year old daughter and her 16 year old step sister. Justin Young of Florence says that notes were left by […]
March To Initiate Domestic Violence Awareness Month October first marks the beginning of domestic violence awareness month. Domestic violence is a big issue in Florence according to Florence police chief Tom Turner. He says they get frequent calls in the community. “In every 24 hour period it’s probably, at least […]
Airport Upgrade Will Not Be Complete The Florence Municipal Airport will have to forgo plans to chip seal the runway next spring. There were plans to update the lighting and recover the runways with monies provided by the FAA, but bids came in higher than proposed estimates for the project. […]
DOJ Awards Grants to Local Tribes The US Department of Justice has just released information that it plans to provide more than 113 million dollars to improve public safety, serve victims of crime, protect women and support youth programs on American Indian lands. One of the grants awarded will go […]
Breaches Cause for Caution? A new survey reveals Oregonians are unwittingly exposing themselves to internet fraud – but the keys to protecting their identities might also be online. The A-A-R-P Oregon report finds more than half of people said they use the same password for more than one online account […]
RAIN To Offer Entrepreneurs Help Oregon RAIN, the Regional Accelerator and Innovation Network is beginning a 10 week training program in October and is looking for businesses and entrepreneurs to participate in the program. Matthew Hollander with RAIN says that this is a good opportunity for businesses that have already […]
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