Author: George Henry

High Rates of COVID-19; Mask Mandate In Effect Friday; Athletic Cancellations; Vaccinated Players Can Practice; Surplus Sale: Reedsport

High Rates of COVID-19 Today was to be the day that the City of Florence celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Florence Events Center but an outdoor mask mandate from the state along with advisories about large gatherings from Lane County coupled with 78 new cases of the coronavirus in […]

Mid-day COVID-19 Update: Lane County

Mid-day COVID-19 Update: Lane County 6 more cases of COVID-19 were reported by Lane County Public health this morning bringing the all time total of cases to 432 and more importantly 78 new cases over the past two weeks.  Cases are predominately among the unvaccinated with an approximate 96%.  Lane […]

Florence Events Center Celebration Cancelled; OHA Reports High COVID-19 Numbers; Beds Filling Up

Florence Events Center Celebration Cancelled The Florence Events Center 25th anniversary celebration is the latest event to fall prey to the skyrocketing numbers of COVID-19.  Assistant City Manager Megan Messmer released the notice of cancellation yesterday.  Tomorrow night’s event marked the 25 years the center has been open to the […]

COVID-19 Numbers Update

COVID-19 Numbers Update As of this morning Lane County Public health has reported 34 total cases of COVID-19 since Friday.  Coronavirus cases continue to mount as the total surpasses the 400 mark with 426 known cases now in the area.  The positive test cases are spread out through the community […]

19 New COVID Cases for Florence; Grim Milestone; City Council Meeting; FEC Celebrates 25 Years; LCPH to Make Recommendations to Commissioners

19 New COVID Cases for Florence 19 cases of COVID-19 were reported for the Florence area in the latest numbers out on Friday from Lane County Public Health.  That is a two day total of 29 cases with weekend numbers yet to be tallied.  The growing number of cases in […]