Florence Oregon News

New Restrictions for Oregon – Florence Businesses Respond to Covid – and Coinage Situation

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 […]

Travel Adds Covid 19 Cases In Lane County – Dave Beck to Retire – Long Term Care Facilities Allows Outdoor Visits

Despite a rise in Lane County’s Covid 19 cases numbers are leveling down Lane county reached 406 total cases of Covid 19 over the weekend, but Lane County Public Health Information officer Jason Davis had a positive outlook for the county during yesterday’s Covid 19 Information  conference. 202  “they really […]

Covid 19 numbers Climb – City Meets in Worksession and Regular Meeting – School District Alters Food Routes – Oregon Real ID’s

Covid 19 cases continue to climb in Lane County and in Oregon. Numbers from the Oregon Health climbed over the weekend with 353 new cases reported Saturday morning and 436 new cases Sunday morning bring the state total cases to 14,579.  Lane County reported 20 new cases by Saturday morning […]

Lane Shows Leveling, State Posts Record Cases; Power of Florence; Yard Debris Collection; Reworking Short Term Rental Rules for Dunes City

Lane Shows Leveling, State Posts Record Cases 12 more COVID-19 cases have been recognized in Lane County.  Yesterday’s report brings the total number of cases to 336 with a report of one more hospitalization.  No new cases have been reported to the 97439 zip code and currently Lane County Public […]

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 […]