Florence Oregon News

COVD Numbers Rising; Gas Prices Spike; Reedsport Pop-Up Vendor Market; Hazardous Waste Collection; Rhododendron Drive Re-alignment

COVD Numbers Rising There are no regular updates coming from the Oregon Health Authority, but COVID-19 is still prevalent and numbers recently have been on the rise.  Peace Harbor Medical Center has seen cases that have had to be admitted to the hospital in recent weeks.  Jason Hawkins Chief Administrative […]

Gazebo on the Siuslaw River

Superintendent Reviews Assessment Numbers; Peace Harbor CAO to Take on Additional Responsibilities; Oregon Climate Smart Award

Superintendent Reviews Assessment Numbers The release of last spring’s State Assessment test scores by the Oregon Department of Education painted a discouraging picture.  But, says Siuslaw Superintendent of Schools Andy Grzeskowiak, on closer analysis they do show improvement in outcomes for area students.  He says by comparing how the same […]

Siuslaw River Bridge

Domestic Violence “severe” in Florence area;  City of Florence; Long-Term Services and Support Scorecard

Domestic Violence “severe” in Florence area The observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month began over the weekend in Florence when Siuslaw Outreach Services held a “silent march” through Old Town.  Most of the participants wore purple or purple ribbons as they silently walked from Veteran’s Memorial Park to the Boardwalk […]

Siuslaw Bridge and Sealion

Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Transportation System Plan; Eclipse At Oregon State Parks; Halloween Safety; Boosting the SNAP Program Needed

Domestic Violence Awareness Month As it has for several years in Florence, October will begin with a “silent march” in support of victims of domestic abuse.  Bob Teter, the Executive Director of Siuslaw Outreach Services, says the march is this Sunday at one PM. Marchers are asked to begin assembling […]