Hops Top Ems The Hillsboro Hops outscored the Eugene Emeralds last night in game one of the 6 game series in Hillsboro. The Hops led the game through 7 innings with a 4-1 score. The Emeralds attempted to mount a comeback in the top of the eighth inning when Bryce […]
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Council Passes Camping Ordinance; Colleagues Mourn Teacher’s Passing; Funding For Crisis Response Team; Hot Temps On The Way
Council Passes Camping Ordinance The City Council of Florence last night looked at the effect of the recent ruling by the United States Supreme Court and how it affects the proposed city ordinance No. 5-2024 of title 1 Chapter 9 on homeless camping and emergency sheltering within the city. City […]
Bottom of the 9th Win for Ems; Olympic Trials
Bottom of the 9th Win for Ems The Eugene Emeralds finished up their series against the Tri City Dust Devils on Sunday with a win taking 5 of the 6 games. Last night’s win was the most competitive of the series with a tight game with the Dust Devils leading […]
National Postal Workers Day; Razor Clamming Remains Closed; Fireworks; Supreme Court Rules in Oregon Case
National Postal Workers Day Today is National Postal Workers Day, a celebration of the job they do to deliver the mail. Postal workers provide a vital service, especially during big election years like 2024 and in states like Oregon where elections are conducted completely by mail. Daniel Cortez is the […]
Ems Win Again; Olympic Trials Finish Sunday
Ems Win Again The Eugene Emeralds continue to pound out wins on the winless Tri-City Dust Devils. Last night at PK Park the Ems got the scoring going with a 3 run home run by Zach Morgan and scored 2 more in the bottom of the 8th. Then with bases […]
July 4th Activities; Drivers Needed; Miss Teen Oregon; Crisis Line
July 4th Activities Florence Habitat for Humanity is “all-in” for Independence Day activities. In addition to the annual porch parade, there will also be a bike parade. Janell Morgan says it’s open for motorized and non-motorized entries. “Everyone is welcome to enter. You just have to be decorated for the […]
Ems Win; Beaver Players Recognized
Ems Win The Eugene Emeralds scattered runs throughout the game last night against the Tri-City dust Devils. Beginning with a 3 run first inning and a three run blast in the 6th all toll the Ems put up 10 runs and held the dust devils to just 2 runs and […]
Mistaken Identity?; Porch Parade; Young Professional Group Announced; WLCF Scholarships
Mistaken Identity? A recent possible report of a highly invasive hornet in the Florence area appears to be a case of mistaken identity. That’s according to entomologist Josh Vlach with the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Vlach says they can’t be certain without a photo or an actual sample, but: “We […]