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School Responds to Tik-Tok Post; DUII Enforcement; District Lines For 2023; More COVID for Florence

School Responds to Tik-Tok Post A Tik-Tok video threatening schools has caused concern for school districts around the nation.  The posting was originally to get students to skip school on the final day of classes but evolved into suggesting bomb threats and shooting threats.  The threats are not believed to […]

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Florence Police Arrest Two in Robbery; Crash Claimed Life of Mapleton Man; Sonic Boom to Blame; COVID-19 Cases

Florence Police Arrest Two in Robbery The Florence Police has made an arrest of two robbery suspects in connection with the December 9th armed robbery at the 7-11 store on 9th street and Highway 101.  Florence police discovered a trailer associated with the persons they believed were responsible off of […]

Police Investigate Robberies; COVID-19; Roadway Issues: Hwy 126; City Approves Tax Exemption; Cold Weather Shelters Open

Police Investigate Robberies The Florence Police department are looking to secure a warrant for the arrest of two individuals they believe to be involved in an armed robbery on Thursday December 9th.  at approximately 11:43 pm that evening police responded to the report of an armed robbery at the 7-11 […]

More OR-126 Delays

There has been another crash reported this morning for Highway 126 at Milepost 29, west of Walton.  the highway has once again closed and it is expected to remain closed for several hours as crews and emergency responders work.

Emergency Shelter to Open; Winter Weather Travel; New COVID Cases; Omicron Now in Oregon; Tree Pick Up

Emergency Shelter to Open The Florence Emergency Cold Weather Shelter will open this evening and tomorrow evening as well.  normally the shelter would open when temperatures are expected to drop below freezing.  Temperatures are expected to be in the mid 30’s tonight and lower 40’s tomorrow evening but inclimate weather […]