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One is the Ems Magic Number The Eugene Emeralds shut out the Everett AquaSox 4-0 Thursday night for their 10th shutout of the season and a 3-0 series lead. Eugene now sits 25 games above .500 in the second half with a 41-16 record and just nine games to play. […]
Increased Patrols The Florence Police Department, along with Lane County Sheriff’s deputies and Oregon State Police, are increasing patrols over the Labor Day weekend. Officers will be watching closely for drivers and passengers not using seatbelts or child restraints, while also enforcing speeding and distracted driving laws. The campaign is […]
Ems Trounce Aquasox The Eugene Emeralds took down the Everett AquaSox 10-4 last night, their second straight win over the Frogs. With the victory, Eugene improved to 40-16 in the second half and lowered their magic number to just two — meaning they could clinch the Northwest League second-half title […]
Workshop For Business Business leaders on the Central Coast will soon have a chance to learn how to strengthen their bottom line during uncertain economic times. A free workshop, Access to Capital: Financing for Resilient Businesses, is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17th, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Florence […]
Vikings Get Ranked The Siuslaw Vikings are starting the football season with statewide recognition. The team is ranked No. 5 in the OSAAtoday preseason coaches’ poll, with defending champion Burns at No. 1. The Vikings’ Week 2 opponent and home opener, North Valley, is ranked No. 7 — the same […]
Florence is RV Destination Spot America’s RV boom is rolling strong, and two Oregon Coast towns are now on the national radar. Florence and Brookings have both been named top RV destinations for 2025 by StorageCafe, which ranked cities on campground quality, amenities, and livability. Florence stands out with 17 […]
Ducks Ready The seventh-ranked Oregon Ducks kick off their 2025 season Saturday at Autzen Stadium against Montana State. The Ducks are coming off a 13-1 record in their first Big Ten season, where they won the conference title and reached the College Football Playoff as the No. 1 seed. Montana […]
Extension Granted for Hotel Build Matt Braun of Braun Hospitality says the Quince street hotel project by Wyndham is down to its last bureaucratic stamp. He told members of the Florence urban renewal agency last night that the process has been muddled with a lot of paperwork including what he […]
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