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Florence, Oregon Siuslaw NewsWednesday, December 18, 2024
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Number 51 • 133 years
Seen from the Siuslaw River Bridge, the tree-lighting in Old Town Florence attracted a large crowd. Tony Reed photos
Clouds part for Old Town holiday By TONY REED Siuslaw News
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y all forecasts, Saturday, Dec. 7 wasn’t looking good for the Winter on the Waterfront in Florence. Rain and wind started in the morning and remained constant through the day. Forecasts were predicting it would continue, but let up, possibly after dark. See OLD TOWN, Page A8
District to rename Middle School Gym By TONY REED Siuslaw News
During a regular meeting Dec. 11, the Siuslaw School District Board of Directors unanimously approved naming a
district gym after a loved and respected teacher and coach who passed away less than a month ago. “I’m here to propose naming Siuslaw Middle School basketball court
after Ethan Dougherty, a dedicated educator, coach, father, friend, and husband who has made a significant impact on our school See GYM, Page A9
City moves $600k to slope project By TONY REED Siuslaw News
Local art, bowls and pottery were donated and sold to support the ongoing operations of Florence Food Share. Tony Reed photo
operations. He explained that local artisans created and donated bowls, art and other pottery items. “We then sell these items to make sure
The Florence City Council reallocated leftover COVID 19 money to a project designed to keep a section of riverbank from sliding and causing damage to US Coast Guard property and nearby homes. City Manager Erin Reynolds explained that the affected area is at the end of a City stormwater line that runs between
See BOWLS, Page A7
See SLOPE, Page A7
Empty Bowls highlights the need for local food assistance By TONY REED Siuslaw News
The Florence Event Center was alive with activity all weekend, from CROW’s Holly Jolly Follies and the
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FRAA Arts Festival, to the Empty Bowls fundraiser for Florence Food Share. Executive Director Colin Morgan explained that the event raises money for Florence Food Share’s ongoing
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Opinion — A3 Classifieds — B8-9
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An area just behind the US Coast Guard Siuslaw River dock has been quickly eroding and slipping during winter storms. Tony Reed photo.
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