Sam Elstun News Today

The 95th annual Pioneer Day celebration is slated to return to Florence for a boot-scootin’ good time this weekend. The theme of this year’s Pioneer Day is “A Pioneer Gathering.” “It’s important to keep small-town traditions, we see them throughout the country just fading away,” said Pioneer Day Board Member Rich Burleson. “It’s important to […]

Pickleball is currently sweeping the nation as a popular recreational activity because of its appeal to multiple ages and relatively simple start-up costs. On Sept. 5, the City of Florence and several residents took it upon themselves to install two temporary pickleball courts at Veterans Park (formerly Husky Park) for the enjoyment of the larger […]