Young Professionals Meet The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce is looking to broaden opportunities for young professionals in the community by offering a Young Professionals group. According to President and CEO Bettina Hannigan it is a chance to bring individuals together that would otherwise not be connected. The social gathering […]
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The Eugene Emeralds fall further behind the league leading Vancouver Canadians after a 9-4 loss last night at PK Park to the Canadians. Vancouver was down 2-1 in the top of the second inning but two Canadians hit solo home runs back to back followed by a series of hits […]
Pending Merger Will Impact Safeway Store; Boil Water Notice Rescinded; IRS Reports Scams; Play Premiere
Pending Merger Will Impact Safeway Store Florence is on the list of cities that will be part of a sell off after the completion of the merger between two giant grocery store companies. The combining of Kroger, parent company of Fred Meyer and Alberston’s that has Safeway as a brand […]
Vigil for Former Oregon Athlete; Ems Drop First in Series
Vigil for Former Oregon Athlete The University of Oregon is planning a candlelight vigil for former Oregon Football Player Khyree Jackson who died in an automobile crash in Maryland early Saturday morning. The vigil will take place at 8pm at Autzen Stadium. The public may enter through the south entrance […]
City Readies for Block Party; Rhody Realignment; Accident Causes Closure of 101; Gas Prices
City Readies for Block Party The city of Florence will once again be celebrating the community with the annual block Party. The free event will be held on Bay Street between Laurel Street and the Siuslaw River Bridge from 5 pm until 10 pm on Friday, July 26th. the street […]
Our Town – July – 2024
Humane Society Public Works Director, Mike Miller Crisis Response Team – Deputy Chief of Operations, WLFEA, Matt House Miss Teen Oregon, Ashlyn Hart Cyber Attack Drills – PeaceHealth/Peace Harbor Medical Center Texas 4000 Charity Bicycle Ride
Sports
Emeralds/Canadians The Eugene Emeralds begin a 6 game home stand against the league leading Vancouver Canadians. The Ems are currently in 3rd place at 8-7, 4 games behind Vancouver with a chance to make some headway in the standings. The Ems are on a 2 game win streak as is […]
Candidates For Council; Siuslaw Awards; Blood Needed; OCF Grant Cycle
Candidates For Council The November election will see two seats available on the Florence City Council as well as the Mayoral seat. Current Mayor Rob Ward has already indicated his intentions to see another term as mayor. There is currently no opposition for him. The two council seats are that […]