Florence Oregon News

Advice for incoming superintendent; the future of salmon; June a busy month for Red Cross; New roof for 91 year old bridge

Our Town to hear from former and new superintendents The administration of local schools saw a transition last week as former superintendent Ethel Angal took the step into retirement and her successor, Andy Grzeskowiak officially took over.  Angal said Mr. G, as he’s called, is ready to take charge. Ethel […]

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AP-NW–Sports Right Now/879 BBA-MARINERS-ASTROS McCullers, Springer lead Astros to 2-1 win over Mariners HOUSTON (AP) — Lance McCullers struck out 10 in seven strong innings and George Springer homered for the second straight day to give the Houston Astros a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday. McCullers (4-2), […]

A Florence Fourth

But, leave your personal fireworks at home You can cap your long weekend with an Independence Day celebration today in Historic Old Town Florence. But you’ll want to leave your personal fireworks at home. Public officials are reminding visitors and residents alike that personal fireworks, even the legal ones, are […]

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AP-OR–2nd Right Now/1118 HOME-BEACH EROSION Erosion threatens Oregon beach home (Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com) PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) — The owner of a $1 million vacation home on the Oregon coast says the structure is in danger of slipping into the ocean after waves whittled away a protective sand dune. […]

Reward offered for information on early morning break-in; Florence Fourth of July; River of Pie in Yachats; Iraq War display opens in Florence; SOS receives cash influx; Siuslaw grad instrumental in groundbreaking surgery

Police seeking information on stolen guns Several weapons were reported stolen following the discovery of a burglary at Florence True Value early yesterday morning. Florence Police Commander John Pitcher said dispatchers received a report of a broken window at approximately six A.M.  According to Pitcher, once inside, the burglar or […]