Author: George Henry

SBA Announces Loan Distribution; County Reduces 97439 COVID-19 Number; Chamber Hours; High Traffic Worries County Health Officials

SBA Announces Loan Distribution The shutdown of business and social events in March due to the coronavirus had a huge impact on employment and threatened the economic future of Florence.  Saving grace came through in the form of Payroll Protection Plans initiated by the federal government.  The PPP loan was […]

Emeralds Announce Baseball and Softball Camps

Although Minor League Baseball was cancelled the Eugene Emeralds are still finding a way to get back on the field.  Beginning in August the Ems are teaming up with local baseball and softball players and coaches to host a series of camps for youth players.  The camps will begin on […]

12 Positives Concerns Health Officials; New Reported Cases; Rods N Rhodys Car Show Cancelled; Gas Prices and Travel On the Rise

12 Positives Concerns Health Officials Yesterday the Office of Lane County Public Health publicized a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in the rural Lane County area, this included an increase of 6 cases in the 97439 zip code accounting for a total of 12 cases.  Lane County Public Health Information […]

Athlete Test Negative

Athlete Test Negative Test results are back on the student athlete that was experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend.  The announcement of the students ailment shut down practice for the week out of an abundance of precaution.  Siuslaw superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak said the tests were negative.  This does not mean […]