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.
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Complaint Investigation Shows No Violations; Coronavirus Cases; Grace Period Extended; Monuments Coming
Complaint Investigation Shows No Violations A complaint from several homeowners in the area of 126 near Tiernan, about 9 miles east of Florence regarding tainted water was investigated by the Oregon department of Forestry. In the complaint Diane Fritson, a resident in the area said a logging company had removed […]
COVID-19 Numbers Surge; LCC Outlines Fall Plan; Busy 4th For Florence PD; Election Deadline
COVID-19 Numbers Surge The Surge of Coronavirus continues across the state. Over the 4th of July weekend there were 604 new cases of COVID-19 and 6 new deaths reported. 22 of those cases were reported in Lane County bringing the total to 219 cases county wide. Cases are still very […]
4th of July Fireworks; Record High Cases, Again; Connector To Start Charging Again; Former Mayor, Xavier Passes
4th of July Fireworks The fourth of July weekend will look a little different for Florence. The annual fireworks show on the Siuslaw River is cancelled and undoubtedly people will be looking for ways to celebrate. Florence Police Chief Tom Turner reminds citizens what their responsibility is. ”A lot of […]
Governor Explains Mask Order; Gas Prices Hold Steady in Oregon; Accident Closes 101; Florence Man Sentenced to Life; State Sees Largest Spike Yet
Governor Explains Mask Order 11 am yesterday morning Governor Kate Brown outlined the new face mask requirements for the entire state of Oregon. Brown said that the Oregon Health Authority and OSHA are working on specific guidelines that will be shared with the public upon completion. The Governor also asked […]
Free COVID-19 Testing; New Cases-New Reporting Procedures; Governor Press Conference on COVID-19; Increased Enforcement Weekend; Food Share Receives Grant
Free COVID-19 Testing From 10 am through 1 am today Lane County Public Health will be conducting free COVID-19 testing in Florence. The event will be held at the Florence Food Share at 2190 Spruce Street. The testing is open and available to all of the public, but priority will […]
Masks to Be Required; More Details on Boating Tragedy; COVID-19 Numbers; Museum Delays Opening
Masks to Be Required Governor Kate Brown says that beginning tomorrow all Oregonians will be required to wear masks when indoors in public spaces. Brown outlined the specific spaces that are included in the extension of her original order that covered 7 counties experiencing severe outbreaks of the coronavirus. Basically […]
Boating Rescue; Man Touts Protesters; COVID-19 Cases; Fatal Crash North of Florence; Oregon AG Settles with Companies
Boating Rescue 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 […]
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