Revision Old Town? Florence is taking the first steps toward a major reimagining of Old Town, following approval of a state transportation planning grant. The Florence Urban Renewal Agency will examine traffic flow, parking, sidewalks, pedestrian access and possible utility improvements. Assistant City Manager Megan Messmer says the project will […]

Election Results Voters across Oregon and the Florence area have made their choices in Tuesday’s general election, with incumbents retaining several major offices and some new faces preparing to take office locally. While results remain unofficial, the latest returns show Democratic U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley winning another term, along with […]

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 […]