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Domestic Violence “severe” in Florence area;  City of Florence; Long-Term Services and Support Scorecard

Domestic Violence “severe” in Florence area The observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month began over the weekend in Florence when Siuslaw Outreach Services held a “silent march” through Old Town.  Most of the participants wore purple or purple ribbons as they silently walked from Veteran’s Memorial Park to the Boardwalk […]

Viking Volleyball Takes Tournament; Vikings Over Creswell; Mapleton Volleyball; Ducks and Beavers Score Wins

Viking Volleyball Takes Tournament Siuslaw Viking Volleyball made a clean sweep of their opponents on Saturday at the Junction City Tournament. up first for the Vikings was Gladstone, followed by Newport and then Junction City.  The Vikings did not give up a set for the entire tournament.  Over the 6 […]

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Wood Cutting Permits; Coastbusters Walk; Pulse Point; Vintage Trailer Rally; Rhody Logo Contest

Wood Cutting Permits The US Forest Service will soon be issuing permits for wood cutting in the Siuslaw National Forest.  Commercial and personal use permits will be offered beginning on Monday, October 2nd. At the Central Coast ranger station in Reedsport and in Waldport. Personal use permits will be offered […]

Sailor Volleyball; Schedule

Sailor Volleyball The Mapleton Sailors volleyball team had two matches against McKenzie last night and the sailors came out on top in both in straight sets 25-12,25-18, and 25-21 in the first match and 25-21, 25-15 and 25-13.  Stats for individual player were not readily available.  Junior Morgan Milbrett had […]

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Transportation System Plan; Eclipse At Oregon State Parks; Halloween Safety; Boosting the SNAP Program Needed

Domestic Violence Awareness Month As it has for several years in Florence, October will begin with a “silent march” in support of victims of domestic abuse.  Bob Teter, the Executive Director of Siuslaw Outreach Services, says the march is this Sunday at one PM. Marchers are asked to begin assembling […]

Planning Commission Passes Extension; Food Share Prepares; Three Buttes Fire; Gas Prices

Planning Commission Passes Extension Last night the Florence Planning Commission heard from Matt Braun of Braun Hospitality on the reasons for needing an extension of the design review for the planned Wyndham Microtel project on Quince Street.  Braun told the commission that interest rate hikes have affected the ability to […]