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The Eugene Emeralds bounced back from the 3-2 defeat on Tuesday to light up the scoreboard against the Everett Aqua Sox. The scoring started after the Ems loaded the bases in the first inning and with two outs catcher Luke Shilger hit a grand slam home run for a 4 […]
Newport Nurses Informational Strike Nurses with an expired union contract in Oregon are holding an informational picket on Friday. Negotiations on a contract with Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport started in April, but the two sides have yet to reach a deal. The nurses are represented by the Oregon […]
The Eugene Emeralds are no longer tied for third in the Northwest League, that is because they are now in a two way tie for fourth place after losing their opening game against the Everett Aquasox last night in Washington. The Ems trailed 3-0 for most of the game. They […]
COVID Numbers Up Covid numbers are once again on the increase. The latest variant of the virus is more contagious than the last and despite the number of tests being administered, dr. Willie Foster with Peace Harbor Medical Center says the CDC is able to adequately track cases using several […]
City Plans The City of Florence is working on the next string of events following the success of the Friday Night Block Party last week. Assistant City Manager Megan Messmer says some staff have chosen to take time off this week, but others are working on what comes next. “so […]
Gym Revamping If you have been to an event at Glen Butler court over the past few years you might have thought it’s time for an update, and the school agreed. They just finished refinishing the floors and updating some of the signage and logos in the 50 year old […]
Klampe Wins Tournament Last Week’s OGA Junior golf summer series saw Senior Siulsaw student Ryan Klampe rise to the top of the leader board to take tournament. Klampe fired a 3 over par 75 to take the top spot. His day was not perfect and despite his 5 bogies and […]
Change for Traffic Pattern Date The city of Florence public Works has had to postpone the traffic pattern change at Rhododendron and 35th street due to the possibility of rain that is forecast for today. According to an update released by assistant City Manager Megan Messmer the striping of the […]
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