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Local News – Former officer sues City – City Manager transition – Coast Village zoning – Night flying – Light up a Life

Lawsuit filed by Former City Employee The Florence City Council will start things off this evening with a closed executive session in consultation with legal counsel about a $450-thousand lawsuit filed by a former police officer.  Terry Walton was hired in 2007.  He alleges he was dismissed in August of […]

2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute,321 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Occupy Portland protesters are taking issue with a $662 billion defense spending bill. The Oregonian reports some 30 protesters assembled at Salmon Street Springs Fountain in opposition to the National Defense Authorization Act. Protesters […]

NW Sports from the AP

AP-NW–1st SportsMinute,382 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) – Ahmad Starks had 16 points and Oregon State pulled away in the second half for a 71-46 win yesterday over Montana. Jared Cunningham added 14 points, Roberto Nelson had 11 […]

1st Oregon News Minute from the AP

AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,304 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) – Lawyers for an Oregon businessman accused of murdering his girlfriend are set to begin making their case. The Roseburg News-Review reports that prosecutors in Pacific County, Wash., rested their case against 49-year-old Brian Brush […]

Local News – Empty Bowls; County Counsel; Sport Crabbing; Alzheimer’s Respite

Empty Bowls on tap… It’s been one of the most successful and best-attended holiday functions in the Florence area for the past 15 years… Empty Bowls. Desiree Johnson – “It’s free and it’s family friendly.  We’re going to have live music.  Friday night we’re going to be having refreshments and […]