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Investigation Ongoing Into Swisshome/Deadwood Shootings; COVID-19 Numbers Still Declining Steadily; OHA Reports Hospital Numbers Declining; City to Recognize President’s Day; Council Deadline Approaches

Investigation Ongoing Into Swisshome/Deadwood Shootings The Lane County Sheriff’s office continues to investigate the shooting that occurred in the Sweethome Deadwood area Tuesday  night that resulted in the death of 3 individuals.  Sgt. Tom Speldrich with the Lane County Sheriff’s department says they have located the lone suspect in the […]

Drazan Visits Florence; A.A.R.P. Grants; Sportsbook Grand Opening; More Cases Reported-Numbers Fall; Meyer to Assume Duties in Dunes City

Drazan Visits Florence Former Oregon house minority leader Christine Drazan was in Florence yesterday to drum up support for her candidacy for Governor.  There are currently 12 republicans seeking their party’s nomination in the May 17th primary.  Drazan says she holds firm to her republican ideals, but knows the necessity […]

Dunes City Mayor, Robert Forsythe Passes; School District Plans to Lift Mask Restrictions After Spring Break; Weekend COVID-19 Cases; OHA Numbers; Chamber Seminar; City Projects

Dunes City Mayor, Robert Forsythe Passes Former port manager and Mayor of Dunes City Robert Forsythe has passed away, Forsythe had recently been taken off life support after an illness.  He had been Mayor of Dunes City since 2017.  Prayers and condolences go out to his wife Cindy and to […]