Education Land to be Studied for Future Development The future of ten acres of undeveloped land behind Lane Community College’s Florence campus continues to generate community discussion. Some residents want to preserve the green space, while others see an opportunity to address Florence’s workforce housing shortage. City Manager Erin Reynolds […]

City Council Meeting The Florence City Council will consider accepting nearly six acres of property for the Siuslaw Estuary Trail during its meeting this evening. The transfer would come at no purchase cost, but would require the city to maintain the trail for at least twenty years. Councilors will also […]

Property Transfer Mulled The Florence City Council will consider accepting nearly six acres of property associated with the Siuslaw Estuary Trail during Monday’s meeting. The property was originally part of the former Siuslaw Middle School site, purchased by the Florence Urban Renewal Agency in 2018 and later divided for redevelopment. […]

SNAP Benefits For the Holidays With the holidays approaching, the Oregon Department of Human Services is encouraging residents who are not currently receiving SNAP food benefits to apply now to determine eligibility. Those who previously lost benefits may also qualify again. The agency says seasonal employment, including holiday retail and […]