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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]