Warming Shelter As temperatures drop into the 30s, the Florence Warming Center is ready to provide support for those in need. Located at the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Heceta Beach Road and Highway 101, the center opens at 5 p.m. and offers dinner, sleeping mats, and linens, closing at […]
Other News
Siuslaw/Harrisburg; Wrestling; College Basketball
Siuslaw/Harrisburg Tonight’s Harrisburg Siuslaw battle on the hardwood will begin its broadcast with the girls game. Pregame for the contests will begin at 5:45 with a 6pm tipoff. Viking boys Coach Dylan Perry says Harrisburg will be a good contest for the boys. “They’re a solid team, they’ve got a […]
Public Hearing on Lotus Property; Time for New Well; Building’s History
Public Hearing on Lotus Property The Florence Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 5:30 PM on January 14, 2025, at City Hall, 250 Highway 101, to review proposed changes to the zoning and comprehensive plan for 1150 Bay Street, formerly the “Lotus” building, and adjacent properties. The application, […]
Our Town – January 2025
Florence Area Chamber of Commerce – Bettina Hannigan, President and CEO Western Lane Emergency Operations Group – Megan Messmer Peace Harbor Medical Center – CAO Jason Hawkins Oregon Office of Emergency Management – Althea Rizzo Tax Season is Here – Brittany Hornung – BR Hornung CPA
Sports
Mapleton Game Postponed The Mapleton Sailors boys and girls basketball teams were scheduled to host Alsea this evening from the Sailor dome, Mapleton athletic director Carri Dean says that game has been postponed and they plan to reschedule it in the future, but no specific date was given. Ducks and […]
Bond Shortage Possible?; Making Way for New Business; Day Care Woes
Bond Shortage Possible? The Siuslaw School Board recognized January as School Board Recognition Month at last night’s meeting, urging the community to honor the dedication of local board members in preparing students for the future. The board approved the appointment of Lisa Sedlacek to the Budget Committee and deferred several discussions […]
Sports
Viking Basketball Last night’s Siuslaw Viking girls basketball game got a slow start with the teams seemingly evenly matched, however the Boomers found their rhythm later in the matchup and taking control of the game with a final 41-22. Senior Macy McNeill led the viking’s scoring with 9. For the […]
Crash Claims Life of Florence Man; Gas Prices; Record Rains?; Commissioners Select Leadership
Crash Claims Life of Florence Man An accident on Highway 126 yesterday afternoon claimed the life of a well-known Florence man. Details on the crash have not yet been released by the Oregon State Police, but at about 4:40 PM, a red Ferrari driven by Victor Cianci left the roadway […]