Month: November 2016

Florence lights holiday lights; Eclectic mix of music at library; low income heating assistance; Roblan wins; Aquarium lights; and Florence Crab Crack

Rain and wind didn’t deter Santa Claus Periods of heavy rain and gusty winds swept through the area Saturday afternoon and evening.  But that didn’t deter the faithful from turning out to participate in Florence’s official beginning to the Christmas Season. The crowd was light as Santa Claus arrived via […]

Small Business Saturday stressed in Florence and Reedsport; Charter outage impacts Western Douglas 911 service; Shore Acres is lit; Low Income Heating Assistance; and Roblan wins Senate reelection

Florence merchants prepare for holidays The annual kickoff for the holiday shopping season is set for tomorrow in Florence… Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bettina Hannigan says it won’t be limited to just Old Town. Bettina Hannigan – “You know, we want to get people shopping all over town.  We […]