Weekly COVID Number at 28 The weekly total is in for Florence COVID-19 numbers and the number is 28. Since last Thursday there was an influx of COVID-19 that brought the all time total for the Florence Area to 1684 individuals with the coronavirus. It is unclear as to where […]
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Youth to Learn Police Procedure; COVID-19 Update; Gas Prices Continue to Surge; Bird Quarantine Lifted
Youth to Learn Police Procedure The youth of Florence will have an opportunity to see what a career in law enforcement would look like. The city of Florence is holding a Youth Police Academy for ages 13-17. Students will have the opportunity to learn how entities like the Florence Police […]
Graduation Broadcast; OHA Updates; Flag Day; Public Art
Graduation Broadcast What grew out of necessity during the previous 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic has now become a staple for the community. This Friday is the graduation ceremonies for the Siuslaw Vikings and in the previous 2 years they have been broadcast on the radio and supported with […]
Memorial Bike Ride; Impact of Chinook Season Cancellation; City Council Meeting Cancelled; COVID-19; Gas Prices Continue to Spike
Memorial Bike Ride Radio personality Dr. Scott Donaldson, host of I’m Just Sayin, was in town on Friday to begin a memorial trip from the Oregon coast to Baker City. Donaldson had promised his deceased son Seth that he would take him to Bend when he became and adult, but […]
Athlete of the Year
8 of the 10 finalists were present at Siuslaw High School Today for the presentation of the Athlete of the Year plaques to the two most outstanding athletes for the 2021/2022 season. the 10 finalists were Beau Erickson, Chad Hughes, Hunter Petterson, Camp Lacouture, and from Mapleton High School Joe […]
Siuslaw Awards; City Renews Block Party; Free Fishing; COVID Cases
Siuslaw Awards The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that it is receiving nominations for the 14th annual Siuslaw Awards. This year the event will be at Three Rivers Casino Resort and will recognize businesses and some individuals for their contributions to the business community and their overall commitment […]
Hospital Recruitments; Recycling Additions; Florence COVID Cases
Hospital Recruitments Hospitals all across the nation are feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. But rural hospitals in places like Florence have always had challenges in recruiting and maintain quality hospital staff, something that Peace Harbor Hospital has been actively looking to change. CAO of Peace Harbor, Jason Hawkins […]
Excellence Awards Presented; Memorial Day; 9th Street Paving; COVID-19
Excellence Awards Presented Several hundred achievement awards were handed out last night to deserving Siuslaw High School Students. From the podium Principal Mike Harklerode praised the students for their accomplishments and the ability to rebound from a pandemic that delivered a lot of challenges for learning over the past several […]