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New Years Hike A popular New Year’s Day activity in Oregon are the guided “First Day Hikes” at Oregon State Parks. Patrick Dill is the interpretive ranger at Jesse M. Honeyman Memorial State Park. He’ll be leading next week’s hike at Honeyman. “I just really love this trail that I […]
Habitat Home Nears Completion The 30th home built by Florence Habitat for Humanity is nearing completion. Habitat Board Chair Alice Burns says for the first time, the family moving in will be a retired couple who also take care of a disabled adult child. Everyone who receives a home through […]
Winter Music Festival The Winter Music Festival is just about a month away. According to FACE President Rachel Pearson the ticket sales have been brisk. Every year they offer two-day passes for music lovers to enjoy the festival at a discounted rate over single day passes, but if you are […]
Free Wrapping Wraps Up If you’re feeling overwhelmed with last minute preparations for Christmas, Habitat for Humanity ReStore has a little help. Florence Habitat Board President Alice Burns said they’ve been offering gift wrapping once again. “Happy Wrappers is a yearly thing that we do at ReStore for the community, […]
Holiday Travel This Saturday is expected to be one of the busiest days for travel over the Christmas and New Years holiday. AAA is reporting that 1.4 million Oregonians will be on the roadways visiting family and friends. Vacationing is also a holiday favorite with expectations of interstate travel to […]
Reedsport Pharmacy to Close Reedsport pharmacy is another casualty to befall local businesses. They announced on Friday that they would be closing on December 29th. they are not just closing the pharmacy, but the entire store. They are letting customers know that if they do not transfer medications they will […]
Grants For Fire Safe Areas The Oregon State Fire Marshall is providing funding for a new program for rural Lane County residents who need help in providing a safe space around their homes in case of wildfire. Up to $4,000 dollars is available to area residents that qualify for the […]
Holiday Travel and Gas Prices Gas prices continue to drop as the Christmas holiday week approaches. AAA Oregon is reporting a 8 cent drop this past week with the average price in Oregon at $3.91 a gallon for regular. Here on the coast there has been a significant drop in […]
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