by Melissa | Oct 29, 2020 | Development, Florence, Government
Mayor candidates weigh in on jobs needed, regional collaboration opportunities by Richard Dyer |Florence Independent Candidates for Florence mayor differ in their approaches for economic development. One seeks to diversify into the trades, developing training programs...
by Melissa | Oct 23, 2020 | Florence, Government
Mayor candidates asked, ‘What about the rest of Florence?’ Florence Reminder & Blade Tribune Q. What is your view of the town’s current five-year Strategic Plan? Also, what is the most important part of Florence? Kyle Larsen: The strategic plan could...
by Melissa | Oct 23, 2020 | Florence, Government
Candidates discuss Florence’s strategic plan Florence Reminder & Blade Tribune Q. What is your view of the town’s current five-year Strategic Plan? Also, what is the most important part of Florence? Johnie F. Mendoza: When you say 5 year strategic plan, all...
by Melissa | Oct 17, 2020 | Development, Florence, Government
Florence General Plan amendment approved for sports-oriented, mixed-use property by Richard Dyer | Florence Independent A massive planned sports-oriented complex north of the town of Florence will be adjacent to the future North-South Corridor connecting U.S. Highway...
by Melissa | Oct 15, 2020 | Florence, Government
Florence complex closure tied to state’s dropping prison population Florence Reminder & Blade Tribune Total state prison population has declined by almost 4,000 inmates in the last year, making it easier for the state to close North Unit in Florence and...
by Melissa | Oct 13, 2020 | Florence
Florence cemetery tours aim to give a special look at town’s history by Melissa St. Aude | Florence Reminder & Blade Tribune Tales of cowboys, lawmen, mayors, musicians, Civil War vets and others fill the Florence town cemetery. And when H. Christine Reid...