Sports Camps Soccer and football camps are underway today at Siuslaw High School. The Junior Kickers Soccer Camp runs from 9 to noon for grades 2 through 8, and the Summer Football Camp hits the field from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for grades 1 through 8. Volleyball camp is set […]
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City Council Meeting; National Night Out
City Council Meeting At tonight’s Florence City Council meeting, officials will consider renewing a five-year contract with Axon Enterprises for the police department’s body-worn camera program. The updated $127,551 agreement includes full equipment replacement, continued technical support, and secure digital evidence storage through Axon’s Evidence.com platform. Since its launch in […]
Ems Lose Game 3; Beaver Watch List; Duck Practice
Ems Lose Game 3 The Eugene Emeralds fell to the Everett AquaSox 6-1, giving Everett a 2-1 series lead. Eugene struck first with an RBI single from Zander Darby in the second, but Everett responded with three straight innings of home runs, including two from Luis Suisbel. The AquaSox added […]
Council Meeting; First Friday Reedsport; Fire Restrictions
Council Meeting The Florence City Council meets Monday, August 4, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall with a full agenda that includes a Farmers Market proclamation and employee recognition. A public hearing will be held regarding the proposed annexation and zoning of 4787 Oceana Drive, located within the Florence Urban […]
OSU Practice; Ems Fight Off Late Rally
OSU Practice The Oregon State Beavers opened fall football practice Wednesday as preparations begin for the 2025 season. Fans can follow post-practice interviews with players and coaches on OSUBeavers.com and the team’s YouTube page. The Beavers will host seven home games at Reser Stadium this year, starting August 30th against […]
Black and White Recycling; Pedestrian Enforcement Operation; National Night Out; Lumber Sales
Black and White Recycling The City of Florence is holding its annual Black and White Recycling Event on Saturday, August 16th, offering residents a centralized drop-off for hard-to-dispose-of household items. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Siuslaw Middle School south parking lot. City residents can […]
Ems Drop Series Opener; Ducks on Watch List
Ems Drop Series Opener The Eugene Emeralds fell to the Everett AquaSox 7-4 in game one of their series. The Ems led 4-1 heading into the 8th, but Everett rallied with six unanswered runs in the final two innings for the comeback win. Zander Darby and Quinn McDaniel each homered […]
STEP Working on High School Hatchery; Tsunami Advisory; New Speed LImits
STEP Working on High School Hatchery STEP the Salmon, Trout enhancement Program announced that a partnership with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Siuslaw High School will produce a hatchery. Randy Brummett says the program is intended to educate students on the workings of a hatchery, while providing […]