21+ hour, 27+ min ago  (786+ words) The basepaths at Miller Park were alive over Father's Day weekend, as 27 youth all-star teams competed in the annual Clash at the Coast " the Gehlke Classic June 20-21." The local Florence all-stars battled across three divisions, including Rookies (under-8), Minors (under…...

21+ hour, 27+ min ago  (1711+ words) The Florence Police Department responded to the following calls from June 16 to June 22 At 12: 25 a. m. , officers arrested a second juvenile involved in an assault case from June 14. At 9: 40 a. m. , officers on patrol saw a subject in the 1500 block of 9th Street who was…...

21+ hour, 27+ min ago  (66+ words) Siuslaw News The Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble played a star spangled celebration entitled "Americans We" at the Florence Events Center and the Yachats Commons." Music will return to Florence Saturday, July 4 at 1 p. m. inside the Florence Elks Lodge." Donations are suggested…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (323+ words) East Woahink Lake Day Use Area was the site this year for Florence's annual Juneteenth celebration." Roughly 200 community members came together Friday, June 19th for the Federal Holiday that commemorates the day in 1865 when people in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (181+ words) Florence is preparing for another memorable Independence Day celebration, and everyone is invited. The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Florence, and Port of Siuslaw are teaming up to present Florence's annual Old-Fashioned Fourth of July festivities. Activities include…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (219+ words) Fireworks are an integral part of the Fourth of July. Oregon state laws allow certain fireworks to be bought and used but NO fireworks are allowed on county, state or federal lands such as parks, wilderness areas, forests or beaches....

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (311+ words) Each of us is on an epic journey. Like pilgrims and travelers throughout history, we move through seasons of joy and sorrow, certainty and doubt, seeking places we call home. Yet home is often more than a destination'it is a…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (251+ words) The Healthy Aging " Healthy Living Senior & Lifestyle Expo returns to Florence on Saturday, June 27, from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. at the Florence Events Center. This free community event is designed to connect people with valuable resources, services, and information that support healthy, independent,…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (190+ words) Siuslaw News Enjoy your Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks display over the Siuslaw River! Gather along the waterfront in Historic Old Town Florence and enjoy a dazzling show reflecting across the river as the night sky lights up with…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago  (404+ words) Florence Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Bettina Hannigan explains the value of tourism marketing to a full room at Florence Events Center. Several hundred guests gathered at the Florence Events Center for an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration…...