by Deborah Lobey | Apr 16, 2026 | Oral History - Stories, Posts
Among the many cultural gifts brought by early migration to America was music – including hymns, psalms and folk songs. Research shows what became known as barbershop harmony, likely originated from the influences of the African-American culture during the...
by Deborah Lobey | Mar 29, 2026 | Posts
Circumstances were unusual as the story of the 1927 Florence bank robbery unfolded. It occurred at the Lane County State and Savings Bank which opened in 1909, providing welcomed services for the growing community of Florence. Among the bank’s officers, was its Vice...
by Deborah Lobey | Mar 6, 2026 | History, Posts
David Morse came to the Siuslaw area in about 1879 to homestead, as did many of our early pioneers who were driven by a sense of adventure. Originally from the East, Mr. Morse adapted to his new life, but soon yearned to expand his sources of food. He learned large...
by Deborah Lobey | Nov 19, 2025 | History, Posts
There are times when the task at hand can seem impossible to accomplish, but not so with a bit of help. It was many years ago when news of a ship from San Francisco had arrived in Acme (now known as Cushman) with a piano for the E. B, Miller family. Though long...
by Deborah Lobey | Nov 13, 2025 | Feature Story, Posts
We pause to acknowledge the recent passing of actress June Lockhart. Many may recall her visits to Florence as the Grand Marshal of the 1985 and 1986 Rhododendron Parades. A portion of one episode from the Lassie show had been filmed in Florence, and the town was...
