Florence police will be conducting three crosswalk enforcement operations over the coming weeks. The first is scheduled to happen Wednesday between nine AM and noon on Highway 101 at 17th street. Sergeant Harry Johnson says video surveillance will be set up at the crosswalk while an officer in plain clothes […]
Florence Oregon News
Ems deplete bullpen in loss
The Emeralds bullpen was so depleted they had to use their starting first-baseman, Zach Kometani, to throw in the eighth inning yesterday afternoon in an 8-2 loss to the Aqua Sox in Everett. Eugene used five pitchers in the loss, on top of the six pitchers they used at home […]
Running back bolts…
Running Back Lache Seastrunk has been granted an unconditional release to transfer from the University of Oregon. Head Coach Chip Kelly confirmed the move Saturday afternoon. The Temple, Texas native and highly decorated prep standout, redshirted as a true freshman last season and was battling for a reserve role in […]
Northwest Sports from the AP
AP-NW–1st NewsMinute,326 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska news from The Associated Press RENTON, Wash. (AP) – Seattle Seahawks left tackle Russell Okung has returned to practice in limited fashion with coach Pete Carroll saying Okung is one or two weeks away. Okung was in a helmet and […]
Oregon News from the AP
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press ROGUE RIVER, Ore. (AP) – An Oregon Department of Forestry spokesman says a fast-moving wildfire has raced across 300 acres of grass and brush in southern Oregon near Rogue River, threatening at least 40 homes and briefly closing northbound lanes […]
Ems come from behind
An eighth inning RBI single off the bat of Justin Miller lifted the Eugene Emeralds to a 5-4 win over the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes last night. The Ems trailed going into the seventh and tied it up when Kyle Gaedele scored on a wild pitch. The two teams meet tonight and […]
Regulated Use Closure
Tighter fire restrictions will take effect beginning tomorrow in many areas of western Oregon and the Coast Range. Stringent measures, called a “regulated use closure” are already in effect in portions of southern and southwestern Oregon. Smoking is prohibited while traveling, except inside vehicles on improved roads. Open fires are […]
Planners considering veterinary clinic
The Florence Planning Commission will review the design of a proposed veterinary clinic next week. Dr. John Bachmann is requesting a conditional use permit and design review for the clinic to be located in an existing building at 3120 Highway 101. The building between Thornton’s Café and the State Department […]
