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News for Monday, April 21, 2025

SOS buys neighboring building;  Mapleton School District discussing Charter status; Rhody carnival passes on sale   Siuslaw Outreach Services recently entered into a contract to purchase the empty Nazarene Church building, immediately next door to their current location on 12th Street.  A contractor is already working on necessary modifications and improvements.  […]

Chamber CEO Chosen for U.S. Chamber Master Class; Lane Transit District Audit Completed; CityCouncil; Egg Hunt

Chamber CEO Chosen for U.S. Chamber Master Class Bettina Hannigan, president and CEO of the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, has been selected by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to join an exclusive master class focused on childcare and workforce development. Hannigan joins 32 leaders from across the country […]

Sports for April 17, 2025

Beaver Baseball The Oregon State Beavers will face the Matadors of CSUN in Northridge California.  Their three game series begins this evening and will air on KCFM beginning at 5pm.  the Series continues tomorrow at 4pm and Saturday at 12:30. Duck Baseball The Oregon Ducks men’s baseball team will begin […]

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Charter School Board Meets; ODOT Offers High School Seniors Job Opportunities; Forestry Plan Finalized; Easter Events

Charter School Board Meets The Siuslaw Valley Charter School Board of Directors will meet Monday, April 21st at 3 p.m. at the school’s administration office on Laurel Street in Florence. The agenda includes policy discussions, curriculum updates, and an executive session on property matters. The board will also review a […]

Pump Prices Ease; Transit District Survey; Alcohol Awareness Month; Organization Looks for More Finances

Pump Prices Ease Pump prices are easing across much of the country, including in Oregon. The average price of regular in Florence is currently $3.73 a gallon. Nationally, the average fell seven cents to $3.17, while Oregon’s average dipped two cents to $3.98. Crude oil prices have plunged to around […]