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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 […]
OHA Applying for Healthcare Grant The Oregon Health Authority has submitted an application for a federal grant that could bring up to $1 billion to strengthen healthcare in Oregon’s rural and frontier communities. The funding, through the new Rural Health Transformation Program, would help expand access to care, grow the […]
Housing Agency’s Finance Manager Sentenced A former finance manager for Lane County’s housing agency has been sentenced for embezzling more than half a million dollars. On November 5th, a Circuit Court judge sentenced Miranda Renee Wilcox to 55 months in prison and two years of post-prison supervision after she pleaded […]
Charter School Moving Forward The Whitmore Classical Academy continues progress toward its future home in Florence. The school is awaiting the close of escrow on the former Rite Aid building, and Siuslaw Valley Charter School board member Chuck Trent says they expect that to happen in early December. Initially, there were […]
Facilities Advisory Committee The Siuslaw School District Facilities Advisory Committee will hold its final scheduled public meeting on Monday, November 10th. Committee members have been meeting for more than a year and a half and say public feedback is still needed as they finalize recommendations for the School Board. Monday’s […]
Bus Stops Completed Installation of the new Rhody Express bus shelters in Florence is now complete. The City, in partnership with Lane Transit District, received a State Transportation Improvement Fund grant from ODOT to replace several deteriorating shelters worn down by the coastal environment. The $60,000 grant, along with a […]
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