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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday a statewide two-week “freeze” that includes limiting restaurants and bars to takeout only and shuttering gyms, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities. The freeze, which will be in effect from November 18th through December 2nd, aims to limit group activities and reduce the spread of […]
The Covid 19 era Grows but who is affected? Last weekend Lane County suffered 40 new cases of Covid 19 bringing the county’s total yesterday to 419, of those 15 cases have been found in Florence. Several area businesses, in an abundance of caution, had to close for deep cleaning […]
Oregon lowers venue size and operation times Businesses and community gathering places across Oregon will face tighter restrictions starting Friday as state leaders and public health officials attempt to regain control over the spread of coronavirus. Indoor venues such as gyms, movie theaters and churches must limit occupancy to 100 […]
Covid 19 closes Florence Business Dutch Bros popular Florence location closed for deep cleaning after two employees tested positive for Covid 19. Both employee’s test results came back on Tuesday prompting business owners to follow CDC protocols and close down the 21st and Highway 101 location, while Dutch Bros Incorporated […]
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 Officer Jason Davis said the […]
Lane County Public Health announced the results from last week’s free COVID-19 testing in Florence and reported that 187 tests were conducted. There was one positive test result, but Lane County Public Health’s Jason Davis said that person was from Lincoln County and came to Florence for the free test.
This morning around 3:15 the U.S. Coast Guard, Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue and Western Lane Ambulance were called to the South Jetty after reports of a capsized boat came in. Upon arrival the scene was cluttered with debris and two people were recovered with assistance of the U.S. Coast […]
This morning around 3:15 the U.S. Coast Guard, Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue and Western Lane Ambulance were called to the South Jetty after reports of a capsized boat came in. Upon arrival the scene was cluttered with debris and two people were recovered with assistance of the U.S. Coast […]
