News from the Siuslaw Community
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Head Start of Lane County-Recruiting and Enrollment Event
Join us as we celebrate our New Location at 1051 Greenwood in Florence Oregon. Staff from Head Start of Lane County will be on site to connect with the community to answer any questions about our recruitment and enrollment of families process. We will have a computer...
SIUSLAW VISION WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Siuslaw Vision is happy to introduce our new Executive Director - Will Acosta! Originally from Floresville, Texas, Will studied Music Education at Texas State University, where he developed a passion for community engagement and collaboration. Before joining Siuslaw...
Free Pressure Gauge Testing by Lane County Extension Master Food Preservers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lane County Extension and Siuslaw Public Library Partner to Offer Free Pressure Canner Gauge Testing FLORENCE, Ore. – The Oregon State University Extension Service – Lane County is partnering with the Siuslaw Public Library to offer a free...
Free ‘Fix-It Booth’ Repair Services Return to Cottage Grove, Florence & Oakridge
Cottage Grove, Florence & Oakridge, OR—It’s summer, which means it’s repair season again. Lane County residents with broken or damaged household items can once again take advantage of free repair services this summer and early fall through the Fix-It Booth...
Head Start of Lane County-Now Hiring in Florence
We are hiring for the following positions: Early Head Start Head Teacher (2 Openings) Early Head Start Associate Teacher (1 Opening) Head Start Classroom Aide (2 Openings) Submit your applications here:...
Fourth of July 250 for 250 Photo Project
Help celebrate and document our country's 250th anniversary. On Saturday, the 4th, the "250 for 250 Project" aims to photograph at least 250, capturing this moment in time. It will be a visual record of the people in our community, visitors, long-time residents, and...
Starting this Friday (7/3), Mapleton Community School to Host Upriver Farmers Market Featuring Fresh Local Produce, Local Vendors, and Student Learning
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mapleton Community School to Host Upriver Farmers Market Featuring Fresh Local Produce, Local Vendors, and Student Learning Mapleton, OR — 06/28/26 — Mapleton Community School invites students, families, staff, and community members to attend...
Oregon Pacific Bank Advances Leadership Transition
Amber White to Become CEO July 1 as Ron Green Prepares for September Retirement Completing a planned leadership succession first announced in January 2026 Oregon Pacific Bancorp (ORPB), the holding company for Oregon Pacific Bank, today announced that President Amber...
Highway 36 Between Deadwood & Mapleton: Take your next ride on the LTD Rural
Highway 36 Between Deadwood & Mapleton - Take your next ride on the LTD Rural Shuttle Get from Deadwood to Mapleton, Grocery Outlet in Florence, and Peace Harbor Medical Center. You may also use the Rural Shuttle Pilot to travel to destinations inside the OR 36...
Community shows support for early learning through “Spring into Action” Supply Drive
For Immediate Release – May 21, 2026 Community shows support for early learning through “Spring into Action” Supply Drive The Siuslaw region stepped up this spring during the “Spring into Action” Supply Drive benefitting our local early learning programs: Wildflower...