The news of the passing earlier this week of former Oregon Governor and U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield was met with sadness on the part of many who knew him.  One of those, Florence resident Wilbur Ternyik, developed a close friendship with Hatfield. Wilbur Ternyik:  “I got tremendous help from him.  […]

Funeral services will be held this morning, 11 o’clock, at the Florence Events Center for Pfc. Brice Scott, the Eugene soldier who was shot and killed ten days ago in Afghanistan.  His body was returned to Florence, where his father was raised and his grandparents still live, earlier this week.  […]

It’s been a quiet fire season so far, but conditions are expected to change.  Oregon Department of Forestry spokesperson Phil Hunter says warmer weather is expected inland later this week and with it will come stepped up fire safety rules.  Effective Friday “regulated use closure” will be implemented on public […]

An 18-year old Florence man was arrested last week and faces several misdemeanor charges after the destruction of a public restroom toilet at Miller Park.  Police say there were called to the park late last Thursday afternoon to a report of an explosion.  Witnesses said Brandon Douglas Luna ignited a […]

Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) – A grand jury has indicted an Oregon man on aggravated murder and other charges in last month’s killing of his wife and four children. Jackson County Chief Deputy District Attorney Beth Heckert says the grand […]

The Eugene Emeralds spanked the Salem Keizer Volcanoes with their bats last night… putting up 13 hits in a 13-7 win to capture the two teams’ three game series.  Zach Kometani started the scoring for the Ems with a two-run home run in the second inning.  The win leaves Eugene, […]