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Peace Harbor to Work with Lane County on Vaccines Peace Harbor hospital in Florence will now act as a vaccination liaison for Lane County Public Health. According to the hospital’s operations Director Cheri Payne the hospitals allocated doses for the coronavirus will be distributed to those on the LaneCounty.org registration […]
OCHS Names New Director The Oregon Coast Humane Society has announced a new executive Director 14 months after hiring their previous director. Elizabeth Thompson had previously managed Goodwill stores in the Eugene/Springfield area for the past 8 years and has extensive experience working with Lane County Animal Services in Eugene […]
4 More COVID-19 Cases for Florence Over the weekend there were 4 new coronavirus cases added to the Florence area. While case numbers continue to be on the overall decline in the county, locally there still seem to be some negative effects of COVID-19. It is not known if the […]
Lane County Focuses On Rural Vaccinations Lane County Public Health continues to focus on rural areas for the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Jason Davis with LCPH says this week 300 doses have been delivered to three outlets in Florence. Fred Meyer, Bi-Mart and Peace Harbor will receive 100 doses […]
Shake Alert System Goes Into Effect Tomorrow is the day that the new Shake Alert Earthquake early warning system goes on line. Apple users will be able to load an app on their phone that will tell them when an earthquake will hit. Android users can sign up for notifications. […]
Lane Could Move to Moderate Risk Level Lane County continues to experience low numbers of new coronavirus cases as counties around the state prepare for new risk levels. Yesterday’s count of 15 new cases means the likelihood of Lane falling to the Moderate level of risk by week’s end. A […]
Emergency Cold Weather Shelter to Open Weather conditions over the next several nights will once again necessitate the need for opening the Florence cold weather shelter. Greg wood announced yesterday that the facility on highway 101 across from the Sand ranch will be open and taking in individuals beginning at […]
Trent Turns the Helm Over at Boys and Girls Club After a couple years back at the helm, Chuck Trent says it’s time to step back and bring in a new CEO to head the Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County. Trent says after a thorough search they […]
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