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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 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 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 […]
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
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 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 […]
The Eugene Emeralds redeemed themselves over the holiday weekend. On Thursday the Emeralds returned to PK Park to complete the 6 Game series. The Ems lost game one at home but got back a rhythm on Friday to take a 2-1 victory. On Saturday the Ems were scoreless through 6 […]
Heat Warning Remains The excessive heat warning remains in place for much of the area east of Florence. The National weather service says temperatures today in Mapleton will be at the 100 degree mark and will be in the mid 90s tomorrow, prompting the extension of the warning. Here along […]
