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New Sheriff Named Carl Wilkerson has been unanimously appointed Lane County Sheriff by the Board of Commissioners and will serve through 2026. With more than 30 years in law enforcement, Wilkerson began as a cadet and rose through the ranks to Chief Deputy in 2019. He’s held leadership roles in […]
Gurtov to Speak to City Club Dr. Mel Gurtov, professer emeritus of Political Science at Portland State University will be in town Thursday afternoon where he will address the Florence City Club. “The talk is going to be on the US-China Tariff War, primarily focused on the effort by President […]
Three Rivers Foundation The Three Rivers Foundation, the charitable arm of Three Rivers Casino Resort, has awarded $720,000 in grants to 60 nonprofits across Oregon in 2025. The Foundation—established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians—supports vital community programs with revenue generated from casino operations. Among […]
Juneteenth Celebration June 19 was installed as a federal holiday in 2021. Establishing Juneteenth as National Independence Day signed by President Joe Biden. The date had widely been celebrated for years as the date that enslaved people in Galveston finally received their freedom two years after the emancipation Proclamation was […]
More on City’s Budget The Florence City Council has adopted the City’s 2025–27 biennial budget, totaling just over $77.1 million. The new budget, effective July 1st, was built around City Council goals and the 2025–27 Work Plan and includes major funding for infrastructure and essential city services. Key allocations include […]
Early Burn Ban To Go in Place Due to dry conditions, warmer-than-normal temperatures, and increasing fire danger, the Lane Fire Defense Board, Oregon Department of Forestry, and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency have declared an early end to the outdoor burning season in Lane County. Originally set to close June […]
Public Service Fee Passes Council The Florence City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday night establishing a new Public Safety Fee to address a projected $1.49 million shortfall in public safety funding for the 2025–27 biennium. Florence Police Chief John Pitcher outlined the department’s structure and emphasized the need for […]
Council Meeting Packed With Items The Florence City Council meets this evening with a packed agenda that includes proclamations for Pride Month, Juneteenth, and Amateur Radio Week, along with employee recognitions and board appointments. Councilors will hold public hearings on the proposed 2025–27 city budget, a new Public Safety Fee, […]
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