Author: George Henry

Spring Sports? Maybe!

The lack of surety surrounding the rest of the school year, will likely mean that spring sports will at the very least have a shortened season. OSAA announced that it will move back the suspension of meets in alignment with the governor’s executive order and plans to continue with the […]

Casino Shutters Doors; New Number: 75; Executive Order Details School Responsibility; PeaceHealth: No Visitation; Permits on Hold

Casino Shutters Doors The Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians announced yesterday that it would temporarily cease operations at Three Rivers Casino Resort, virtually shutting down the hotel, gaming and food service.  At around 4 pm yesterday there were about a dozen cars in the parking […]

Details Released on Fatal Accident

FLORENCE –  On 03/17/2020 at 3:27 pm Florence Police received several 911 calls reporting a vehicle vs pedestrian accident at the intersection of Hwy 101 and Hwy 126.  Upon arrival it was determined the pedestrian bike rider was deceased due to injuries from the accident.  Initial investigation revealed that the […]

Pritchard Honored; Lady Ducks Finish High on AP Poll

Pritchard Honored With all athletics closed down for the time being, focus is being turned to what has transpired in the recent past.  Yesterday the Oregon Ducks star point guard Payton Pritchard became the first Duck in the school’s history to be considered for the Citizen Naismith Trophy.  Prictchard is […]

Businesses React to COVID-19; Cyclist Killed at Intersection; Update Coronavirus Numbers; Free Internet; Gas Prices Steady Despite Record Lows; List Updated

Businesses React to COVID-19 Businesses all around Florence are gearing up to protect their workers and their clientele as concerns about the spread of COVID-19 ramps up across the state.  Oregon Pacific Bank is the first of the banks in Florence to close its lobby doors and is servicing their […]