Local News

Toys for Tots; School Board; EMAC; FURA

Toys for Tots The United States Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots campaign is celebrating 72 years of providing children with a toy during the holiday season.   Fire fighters with the Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, Siuslaw River Coast Guard members and Florence Police are teaming up with area business and […]

Ducks and Beavers Sweep Weekend Sports

Ducks and Beavers Sweep Weekend Sports The Oregon Ducks had an easy time on Saturday on the grid-iron as they hosted the Arizona Wildcats.  Oregon jumped out to a 21-6 lead in the first half and a pair of field goals would be all that the Wildcats would score.   Final […]

Siuslaw Bridge and Sealion

OAC Appoints local Harlan Springer; Soroptomists Grant Deadline; Fuel Efficient Vehicles Fees Change; Cold Weather Shelters Receive Grants

Oregon Arts Commission Appoints local Harlan Springer; Florence Public Arts Community Chair, Harlan Springer has been appointed to the Oregon Arts Commission.  A founding member and past president of the Florence Regional Arts Alliance was appointed by Oregon Governor Kate Brown earlier this autumn and will serve four years on […]