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Possible pot tax; North Bend disrupted by suspicious device; Operation Dry Water; Events Center pursuing exclusive caterer; Oregon schools required to test for lead

Florence Oregon News June 23, 2016 by Bob

Lane Voters could decide pot tax The Lane County Board of Commissioners gave the initial nod of approval to a 3-percent county tax on recreational marijuana sales this week. It would still have to be approved by voters in the fall before it would take effect. The tax would apply […]

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Associated Press Sports June 23, 2016 by Bob

AP-NW–Sports Right Now/702 MARINERS-TIGERS Moya homers twice, Tigers beat Seattle 5-1 DETROIT (AP) — Steven Moya homered twice, and the Detroit Tigers withstood a shaky fifth inning from right-hander Michael Fulmer to beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1 Wednesday night. Miguel Cabrera also went deep for Detroit, and reliever Kyle Ryan […]

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Associated Press Florence Oregon News June 23, 2016 by Bob

AP-OR–2nd Right Now/1135 GAS LEAK-FACILITY EVACUATED Health care facility evacuated due to gas leak SHERIDAN, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say they have evacuated all residents from a nursing care center in Sheridan, about 52 miles southwest of Portland, due to a gas leak. Sheridan Fire District officials said in a […]

Summer teen program; possible pot tax; legal fireworks sales; phone scam reported in Florence; endangered status sought for seabird.

Florence Oregon News June 22, 2016 by Bob

Center summer program under way A free recreation program for teens entering sixth through 12th grades got underway this week at the Boys and Girls Club Teen Center. The nine-week program will feature daily activities, Monday through Friday through August 19th. It also includes Friday field trips to attractions and […]

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Associated Press Sports June 22, 2016 by Bob

AP-NW–Sports Right Now/614 BBA-MARINERS-TIGERS Tigers rally in late innings to beat Mariners 4-2 DETROIT (AP) — Mike Aviles drove in the tiebreaking run with an infield single in the eighth inning, and the Detroit Tigers went on to beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Tuesday night. Kyle Seager hit a […]

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Associated Press Florence Oregon News June 22, 2016 by Bob

Date: 06/22/2016 06:20 AM AP-OR–2nd Right Now/1220 TRAIN-DIESEL LEAK Train leaking diesel fuel stops in Columbia River Gorge (Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Authorities say a train heading east from Portland was leaking diesel fuel and has stopped in the Columbia River Gorge. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports […]

Life Jacket exchange; Wyden blasts Senate Republicans; Jr. Baseball tourney boosts business; Boys and Girls Club opens summer teen program; Higher health rates and camping fees on horizon for 2017.

Florence Oregon News Uncategorized June 21, 2016 by Bob

Life jacket exchange aimed at improving safety for kids Today is the first full day of summer and that means lots of people will be on the lakes and rivers. Members of the Lane County Search and Rescue program say it’s important that everyone on the water have a properly […]

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Associated Press Sports June 21, 2016 by Bob

AP-NW–Sports Right Now/621 MARINERS-TIGERS Upton hits 2nd homer in 12th, Tigers beat Mariners 8-7 DETROIT (AP) — Justin Upton hit a line drive over the left-field wall in the 12th inning for his second home run of the game, lifting the Detroit Tigers to an 8-7 victory over the Seattle […]