Weather Conditions Florence area residents missed the worst of Wednesday night and Thursday’s freezing rain and snow.  But motorists are still advised to take a few precautions before hitting the highway. “Be sure that you’re always, before you head out, checking TripCheck dot com.  Looking at some of those cameras […]

ENT Office Opens PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical center has recently opened a satellite ear, nose and throat off in Florence at the Peace Harbor Campus.  Dr. Frank Chen is one of the physicians there and he say the response has been impressive with the offices booked out more than 3 […]

Florence Man Arrested Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a trespass and menacing report in the 5400 block of Bay Berry Drive in Florence on February 8th around 4 p.m. Authorities say 42-year-old Joshua Allen Cooper allegedly trespassed on a neighbor’s property with a rifle, threatened a homeowner, and later […]

Humane Society to Acquire Vet Clinic The sale won’t be final for a few more weeks, but the Oregon Coast Humane Society announced Friday they are in the process of buying Oceanside Veterinary Clinic at 1739 21st Street.   Elizabeth Thompson, the Executive Director of OCHS, said once the acquisition […]