SVCS Chooses Head of Schools In a significant development, the board of Siuslaw Valley Charter School has announced Arturo Ruelas as their new Head of Schools. Board President Kay King praised Ruelas as a visionary leader with 19 years of experience in K-12 education across the U.S. and China. Ruelas, […]
Florence Oregon News
School Commitee Adresses Policy; Photo Contest; OCF Grants; Deadwood Man Sentenced
School Commitee Adresses Policy The Siuslaw School District Policy Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 4:00 PM at the district office, 2111 Oak Street in Florence. Faculty, staff, students, and the public are welcome, though no quorum will be established. The committee will review proposed changes to […]
School Stats; Tree Permits; Gas Prices
School Stats Each year the Oregon Department of Education provides statistics to school districts around the state about how they are doing on certain key goals. Siuslaw School District remains below average in both math and english test score trends in the latest performance ratings. Siuslaw High School Principal Michael […]
SVCS; OEM Election Coverage; City Validates: No Lead Pipes; Extension Service Expands; Chat And Chowder
SVCS The Siuslaw Valley Charter School board of directors, which operates under the sponsorship of the Siuslaw School District, says it responded with a letter to the Oregon Government Ethics Committee to a list of grievances from the District. The four grievances were a result of Siuslaw School District’s concern […]
Election Ballots; Candy Tampering: Waldport; New Rental Assistance Benefits
Election Ballots Ballots for the 2024 general election must be received by the Lane County Board of Elections by 8 pm tomorrow. Several key seats are up for grabs in the state including Oregon Attorney General and the 4th seat of the US Congressional District. Locally Senator Dick Anderson and […]
Art Accolades for the City of Florence; Lathrop Talks Attorney General Bid; LIHEAP Funds; Mushroom Hunter Found
Art Accolades for the City of Florence The City of Florence is celebrating a major accolade, with Art Exposed ReVision Florence named the “Urban Renewal Project of the Year” by the Oregon Economic Development Association. This project, part of Florence’s Rotating Outdoor Art Gallery, launched by the Public Arts Committee […]
Election Day Ahead; Rhododendron Theme and Logo; Burn Season; Tax Volunteers
Election Day Ahead Election Day is just around the corner for Florence, with voters set to decide on key City Council positions on November 5th. The open roles include one 2-year term for Mayor, currently held by Rob Ward, and two 4-year Councilor terms, currently held by Bill Meyer and […]
Secure Your Ballots; ASUA To Assist Oregon Elections; More Funds Allocated for Port of Coos Bay
Secure Your Ballots Lane County Elections reported a break-in at the Marcola Post Office overnight, where a key for two USPS mailboxes in Marcola was stolen. While this does not affect the Florence Post Office, election officials urge voters to stay vigilant. In Marcola, voters are asked to avoid the […]