Arc Lane County ARC Lane County will be featured as part of the monthly meeting of the Florence Area Community Coalition tomorrow in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library. Nancy Berger will speak about the issues and opportunities facing intellectual and developmental disabilities. Berger’s program ‘Families Connected’ supports […]
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Community Survey Results; Financial Reporting; Burn Ban Extension; Special Port Meeting
Community Survey Results The city of Florence has released the results of its 2024 Community Survey Report. The information was compiled over the last several months and covers 10 main areas that compose a livability factor of Florence. 831 residents responded to the survey. Some of the areas noted are […]
Silent Walk For Domestic Abuse Awareness; Free COVID Tests; Ear, Nose and Throat Services; Festival of Books
Silent Walk For Domestic Abuse Awareness October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Siuslaw Outreach Services will be starting their awareness efforts a little early. Bob Teter says their annual march against Domestic violence will be this Sunday. Gathering at Veteran’s Memorial Park on the West end of bay street […]
Measure 20-362; Hospitality Focus Group; Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies Respond to Fake 911 Call; Deflection Program Delayed
Measure 20-362 On the November Ballot there is a Measure that would approve a Charter Amendment that would change the way redistricting for the county would be determined. The current way allows for commissioners to hand pick individuals for a committee that would return recommendations. Supporters of measure 20-362 want […]
National Public Lands Day; Every 15 Minute Event; Artists Wanted; Gas Prices
National Public Lands Day The fourth Saturday in September has been set aside as “National Public Lands Day”. Day-use access fees are waived, and people are encouraged to get out and enjoy nature. This Saturday happens to be the fourth Saturday and Julia Johannes says there is more to it […]
Gun Rumor Unfounded; Paving for Realignment Project; Speeding on Rhododendron
Gun Rumor Unfounded Rumors quickly ran through Siuslaw Middle School last week of a student that was planning on bringing a gun on the school property after being involved in a fight. The rumors spread to social media with several posts saying they heard of the story. The school sent […]
Despain Visits Florence; DEV-NW Grant; Parade Marshals
Despain Visits Florence The Republican candidate for the district 4 congressional seat was in Florence on Saturday to knock on doors and to speak with constituents. Monique DeSpain says she is a candidate that will stick up for Oregon and specifically Oregon law. A retired colonel in the US Air […]
Vaccination; Information Requests; Library Events
Vaccination As the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season gets under way, statewide infectious disease experts urge everyone in Oregon to Risk Less. Do More. in alignment with a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) national vaccination campaign. Melissa Sutton, M.D., Oregon Health Authority (OHA) medical director for respiratory viral pathogens says immunizations […]