Former OCMM Director Sentenced (Updated) Former Oregon Coast Military Museum director Geoffrey Cannon has been sentenced to five years of probation after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a teenage volunteer. Cannon, 27, was arrested in July and originally faced four counts of second-degree sexual abuse involving a victim who was […]

Pounding The Annual Pounding for the Florence Food Share is coming up this Saturday and organizer Cindy Wobbe says the need is critical for families in our region.  Food insecurity is one of the heaviest burdens for families and costs have just continued to rise over the years, often time […]

Tele-stroke Services The Florence Community is awaiting the benefit of a new piece of equipment that will help in the assessment and treatment of stroke.  The telestroke program is active through PeaceHealth Sacred Heart and is awaiting more funding to implement it here in Florence.  The machine allows for a […]

Hoyle Votes Against Continuing Resolution U.S. Representative Val Hoyle of Oregon’s Fourth District voted against the latest Continuing Resolution, saying it failed to address what she called an impending Republican-driven health care crisis. The measure does not extend the Affordable Care Act’s Enhanced Premium Tax Credits, which are set to […]

Casino Toy and Food Drive Three Rivers Casino Resort is in the midst of its annual Food and Toy Drive, running now through December 14th. The drive benefits local families in need and strengthens partnerships between the casino, the Florence Police Department, and community organizations. Guests can bring a new […]

Coast Pegged for Possible ICE Facility The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reportedly evaluating possible sites along the Oregon Coast for a new Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility — and the City of Newport may be on that list. City officials say the Newport Municipal Airport could be under […]

20th Veteran’s Parade Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of Florence’s Veterans Day Parade — a cherished community tradition honoring those who have served our nation in uniform. This year, there’s no pre-registration required. Participants are invited to line up at Florence Christian Church, 2nd and Ivy Streets, beginning at 11:30 […]