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New Protections For Coastal Areas Oregon has added new protections to unique areas along the southern coast teeming with life. Protections are already in place along the coast for the Snowy Plover who nests along several points on Florence’s coast. The state Land Conservation and Development Commission has added the […]
Mapleton Superintendent Search The search for a new superintendent of schools in Mapleton is making progress and officials there hope to have somebody on board to replace retiring Jodi O’Mara before the end of this school year. School Board Chair Mary Ellen Mansfield says they have completed preliminary interviews of […]
Monies For Animal Crossings Oregon state lawmakers have crossed the political divide, coming together to ask for funding of wildlife crossings from Congress’s infrastructure law. In the 2022 session, the Oregon Legislature approved seven-million dollars for structures that improve wildlife’s ability to make it across roads. State Representative Ken Helm, […]
COVID-19 Testing There is a COVID-19 testing facility set up today at the Florence Events Center. Assistant City Manager Megan Messmer on Monday said people are still showing up for testing even as Florence has had no reported cases in 10 days. Today’s testing event will be from 10 until […]
Commissioner Contends Lack of Integrity Current Lane County commissioner Jay Bozievich is steadfast in his accusation that Lane County Budget Committee Member and current candidate for Lane County commissioner Dawn Lesley lied when asked about voting to raise commissioners salaries. When asked at a recent forum in Mapleton whether or […]
1 Dead – 1 Missing U.S.Coast Guard was called to a mayday request early Saturday morning. the fishing vessel the White Swan III was taking on water according to the boat’s master 68 year old Mike Morgan. The boat was approximately 35 miles off the coast of Florence. U.S. Coast […]
Community Foundation Doles Out Grants Western Lane Community Foundation released the recipients for its 2021/2022 grant cycle. WLCF President Sandy Kuhlman announced that 21 non-profit organizations will receive more than $64,500 in grants. Several organizations received grants of $5000 including Nurturely a perinatal program in Eugene that supports infants and […]
Search Ends in Success It was a harrowing situation for one family on the Oregon dunes yesterday afternoon. A call went out at 4:55 pm for a missing person. Matt House with West Lane Fire and Ems said it was all hands on deck including the airship from the U.S. […]
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