Candidate Forum Candidates for Florence City Council, Florence Mayor and West Lane County Commissioner shared their views with the Florence community yesterday afternoon at the Florence Events Center.  The four city council candidates were asked about topics ranging from homelessness to  climate change.  The candidates were agreeable on many of […]

Gas Prices Continue to Rise Gas Prices continue to rise in Oregon with refineries still taxed and undergoing maintenance.  Oregon had another 31 cent increase with an average price of a gallon of regular gas sitting at $5.46 a gallon.  The Florence area has historically been below the state average […]

Caregiver Shortage It is a problem that all communities are dealing with, and with Florence retirement numbers increasing it is a concern for those working with the elderly. With the election a little over a month away, some say caregiving and long-term care are issues too big for candidates in […]

City Council Meeting The Florence City council will recognize Domestic Violence Awareness month as well as National Arts and Humanities month and fire prevention Week at the beginning of this evenings council meeting.  The proclamations will be followed by consideration for several grant resolutions including the request for approval for […]