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 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 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 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 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 […]

Students Offered Counseling The death of a Siuslaw High School last weekend has prompted school officials to offer support for students and staff as they all try to process the loss.  Formal and informal grief and emotional support counseling has been offered.  A memorial service for Terrence Evans will be […]

Heart Month February is heart month and many in the country are living with a chronic condition that affects this vital organ. Heart failure is the term for a syndrome in which the heart can’t keep up with its workload. While it’s chronic, Anthony Mulholland with Oregon Health and Science […]

Pet Chipping and Vaccines Pet owners who want to get their furry family member microchipped, or vaccinated can get that done Saturday, February 18th at the Oregon Coast Humane Society.  Executive director Elizabeth Thompson says pet owners can buy most vaccines over the counter or online and give the shots […]