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Public Service Fee Passes Council The Florence City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday night establishing a new Public Safety Fee to address a projected $1.49 million shortfall in public safety funding for the 2025–27 biennium. Florence Police Chief John Pitcher outlined the department’s structure and emphasized the need for […]
Boys Take 3A State Title in Track and Field The Siuslaw Vikings captured the 3A boys state track and field championship Friday at Hayward Field in dramatic fashion—winning the final event, the 4×400 relay, to edge out Burns by just one point, 89 to 88. The relay team of Raymundo […]
Council Meeting Packed With Items The Florence City Council meets this evening with a packed agenda that includes proclamations for Pride Month, Juneteenth, and Amateur Radio Week, along with employee recognitions and board appointments. Councilors will hold public hearings on the proposed 2025–27 city budget, a new Public Safety Fee, […]
Wilson Gets 3000 Championship Siuslaw senior Clayton Wilson has claimed the 3000 meter state championship at yesterday’s 3A championships in Eugene. Wilson completed the task in 8:37.42 Freshman Henry stone place 5th in the event. In prelim events junior Kale Jensen placed 3rd in the 300 meter hurdles. In the […]
City Tsunami Awareness Event The City of Florence and Lane County Emergency Management are teaming up with state and federal agencies to host a Tsunami 101 Community Roadshow on Monday, June 9th, at the Florence Events Center. The free event begins at 5:30 p.m. and will feature expert presentations from […]
Track and Field Championships Begin Today The OSAA 3A State Track and Field Championships kick off today at Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus, with Siuslaw High School well represented. Thirteen Viking boys and six girls are competing in a variety of events over the two-day meet. Returning […]
FURA Grants Limited Extension For Hotel Developer Matt Braun with Braun Hospitality says plans to bring a Wyndham Microtel to Quince Street in Florence are nearing a key milestone. Braun told the Florence Urban Renewal Agency this week that while final financing steps are still in progress, the project has […]
Mapleton Sailor Morgan Milbrett and the Elmira/Mapleton softball team Amity in the first round of the state playoffs scoring 14 runs and holding Amity to just 2! They advance to face Scio this evening at 5:00 p.m. in Scio. Mapleton Track and Field will have representation tomorrow at the State […]
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