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Hospital Seeing Fewer Positive COVID Cases Peace Harbor Hospital is reporting that they are seeing fewer COVID-19 cases at the hospital. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Heather McArthur says it may be an actual decrease in cases or that people are finding alternative means of testing. “There has been a question […]
School Reports More COVID-19 Cases The Siuslaw School district is reporting that some students at Siuslaw elementary school have tested positive for COVID-19. A letter drafted by school superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak to parents and staff at the school state that any individuals that have come in contact with the students […]
Businesses Give Staff a Break What it comes down to is a shortage of people that are available to work. Staffing issues, overtime and overworking available staff are some of the reasons that your favorite restaurant may be closed. That and COVID-19 positive test results. Restaurants like the Beachcomber, Ixtapa, […]
Elementary School Reveals COVID-19 Diagnosis Just two days into the new school year the Siuslaw School District is reporting that a person in Siuslaw Elementary School has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak sent out a letter to staff and families last night giving what details were available. The […]
Positive Feedback From School Board Meeting The overall consensus from the community and members of the Siuslaw School board was that the meeting last night at Hans Peterson Field was productive and positive. About 50 community members showed up representing several issues. There was support for the mask wearing mandate […]
COVID-19 Update Coronavirus numbers for the Labor Day Weekend continue to remind us of the effect that COVID-19 is having. The Oregon Health Authority has reported 5,821 cases over the three day period and 54 new deaths. Hospitalizations have decreased slightly but considering the number of deaths reported they are […]
COVID-19 Negative Effect on Business The rising number of COVID-19 cases has taken its toll on some local businesses. Due to potential exposure to the virus the Little Brown Hen decided to close for the week to deep clean their building and to get testing for their employees. The Beachcomber […]
City Work Continues With School prepared to start this week the City of Florence has announced that it will begin the second part of the Safe Routes to School grant program that will enhance the intersections around the Schools on Oak Street. According to City Manager Erin Reynolds there should […]
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