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Council Rejects Homeless Shelter Proposal Last night the Florence City Council deliberated on the proposal of a 365 day a year homeless shelter which could provide alternatives for individuals that currently sleep on public property within the city of Florence. Councilors were mixed on their reasons for and against it. […]
Sailor Volleyball The Mapleton Sailor Volleyball team had their first league game on Friday and their first league win. The defeated Mannahouse Academy of Eugene in straight sets 25-13, 25-8, 25-10. The team attended the C.S. Lewis Invitational on Saturday but lost all three matches. Siuslaw Volleyball Also on Saturday […]
School District Looks for School Levy Extension Voters in the Siuslaw School District will be asked to renew a “local option” tax levy in the November General Election. The Siuslaw School Board approved the referral of the measure to voters last week. Siuslaw Superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak says, if approved, it […]
Ems Blank Hops The Eugene Emeralds bats exploded last night in Hillsboro as the Ems managed 18 hits and brought 14 runs across the plate while holding the Hillsboro Hops to 6 hits and no runs. Several Ems players had multiple hits on the night and still left 8 men […]
City to Recognize Chamber The City of Florence will recognize the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce with a proclamation on October 18. A proclamation will be given in association with Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day. The proclamation will embrace the partnership the city and the chamber have in […]
Shelter Deliberation Monday It is a hot button for the community that could be decided on Monday. The Florence City Council will be deliberating on Monday evening at the Florence Events Center on the proposed homeless shelter. Money has been designated by the state to fund, at least temporarily the […]
Ems Even Series The Eugene Emeralds evened up the series after a 3-2 victory over the Hillsboro Hops. It was a scoreless first two frames for both ballclubs and the Emeralds were able to get the scoring started in the top of the 3rd inning. Grant McCray drew a two-out […]
Council Work Session The Florence City Council will hear two different presentations Thursday morning during their regularly scheduled work session. The first will be from Holly Mar-Conte, the Child Care Sector Strategist for OnWard Eugene. Mar-Conte will update the council on the status of child care in the Florence area […]
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