Florence Police aid State Troopers in ending high speed chase A high speed chase Easter Morning east of Florence ended with one suspect in custody. Florence police chief John Pitcher said Troopers, aided by Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies had been unable to stop the vehicle east of Mapleton on Highway […]
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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. […]
Summer Radio Auction
Coast Radio’s Summer Radio Auction WHEN: Friday, August 23rd starting at 9:15 a.m. WHERE: Both Stations – KCST 106.9 FM & 1250 AM KCFM 104.1 & 103.9 WHO CAN BID: Anyone Can Bid REGISTER EARLY: Make it easier on yourself! Prior to the auction, during regular business hours, call the radio station […]
WLFEA accepts new wildland engine; Siuslaw National Forest imposes Public Use Restrictions; Oregon Coast Humane Society fund raisers set; Lane County hoping to fill a pair of vacancies on the LC Planning Commission
Western Lane Fire and EMS takes delivery on new engine courtesy of the Oregon LegislatureThe Oregon Legislature approved a program in 2021 that provides new “wildland” fire engines to local departments across the state. One of those landed in Florence this week where it will make its home with Western […]
Our Town May 2024
Welcome to Our Town for May 2024 State Senator Dick Anderson recaps the regular legislative session that end in March with Bob Sneddon. Part I: File was too large! Here’s part II of Senator Anderson Georg Henry visited with retired chef Graham Ross and Vanessa Buss about a new culinary […]
Florence Home & Garden Show
2025 Florence Home & Garden Show 27th Annual Demonstrations – Landscape Designs – Vendor Exhibits – Tastings – Prizes & Giveaways Friday, February 28th: Noon – 6pm Saturday, March 1st: 10am – 6pm Admission: $2 Adults $1 Children (12 & under) Location: Florence Events Center 715 Quince St. Florence, OR 97439 For more information […]
Ems extend streak to 5. UO’s Lanning gets contract extension
Emeralds come out on top again. The Emeralds posted 9 hits in a 5-2 Northwest League win yesterday over Spokane in Eugene. The Ems went up two-nothing in the bottom of the first, added single runs in the 3rd, 4th and 5th, with the Indians putting up two in the […]
News for Friday, 7/28/31 – Siuslaw working on building transitional program for developmentally disabled. An air quality alert is in effect until Tuesday. Update on fires around the state.
97J working on transitional program for developmentally disabled students School board members heard from Mary Jo Vollmer during the public comments section at the beginning of Wednesday’s board meeting. She wanted to “re-open” a complaint she had filed earlier this year related to her son Luke. Vollmer’s son is only […]