Jail Levy Renewal West Lane Commissioner Ryan Ceniga was in town this week to show support for the Jail levy that will once again come up for renewal in May. The levy was first enacted under then Sheriff Tom Turner years as Lane County Sheriff and enabled the sheriff’s department […]
Florence Oregon News
Wrestling Championships; Duck/Beaver Rivalry; College Baseball
Wrestling Championships After a day of delay the State Wrestling Championships get underway today with initial contests for our 3A Vikings girls and boys beginning at 9am with championship rounds concluding this evening. Wrestling was delayed by the winter storm that passed through the region. Duck/Beaver Rivalry The Oregon Ducks […]
Weather Woes; Lane County Drug Challenges; LCC Eugene Lockdown
Weather Woes Winter weather along the coast and inland is making travel a little tricky this morning as roads are covered in places. Overnight snow showers dropped as much as 3 inches in some areas around Florence though much of the area saw a dusting to an inch of the […]
Fake Shooter Reported- Douglas County; Gas Prices; Winter Weather
Fake Shooter Reported- Douglas County Law Enforcement agencies throughout the country received a high number of calls reporting armed gunmen in schools yesterday. The closest ones to home so far have been in the Roseburg area. Florence says Police Chief John Pitcher said local law enforcement has been aware of […]
Wine and Chowder Success; President’s Day; Flu Cases Dwindle; Rhododendron Poster; TSP Open House
Wine and Chowder Success The 12th annual Wine Chowder and Glass Float Trail over the weekend brought in people from all over the world according to chamber president and CEO Bettina Hannigan. Hannigan says people from as far away as Japan visited over the weekend as well as from around […]
Additional Charges for Sex Abuser; Financial Assistance; Music; Oregon Health Plan Coverage Updates
Additional Charges for Sex Abuser A Veneta man who was recently arrested and charged with trying to have sex with an underaged girl has had additional charges added after Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives learned of other unlawful actions including sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12. 45 […]
OPB Selects New Branch Manager; State of the City; Florence Home and Garden Show
OPB Selects New Branch Manager Oregon Pacific Bank has announced the replacement for retiring Florence Branch Manager Lori Gates. In a press release yesterday, Kim Erickson, Senior Vice President and Florence Team Leader said Al Rojas would be taking the position. Rojas most recent responsibilities were as Operations Supervisor for […]
Cold Start; 12th Annual Wine, Chowder and Glass Float Trail; Gas Prices; Free Fishing Weekend
Cold Start Several entities east of Florence are getting a late start today due to weather conditions. Some Eugene schools are starting late as well as some medical facilities. Willamette Valley cancer institute and Research Center is on schedule. Road conditions are good along 126 according to Tripcheck. Temperatures dipped […]