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School Letter Addresses COVID-19 A letter directed to students, family and staff at Siuslaw Schools went out yesterday to update what is being done regarding the potential for a coronavirus outbreak. The letter, sent out by Siuslaw School Superintendent, Andy Grzeskowiak, says that the district is working closely with local […]
Covid-19 State of Emergency Over the weekend Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency regarding the Coronavirus. Confirmed cases of the virus are at 14 in the state. Today lawmakers in the capital will consider a $5,000,000 package to fight the virus and provide more testing. Yesterday the Oregon […]
Treatment Plant Upgrades The wastewater plant at the City of Florence is currently undergoing upgrades to the odor control units. The plant has been operational since early 2000 and this will be the first time the units have been replaced. According to public works director Mike Miller a few changes […]
Peace Health Announces Voluntary Restrictions PeaceHealth Peace Harbor hospital is responding to the COVID-19 virus by asking that people voluntarily avoid the hospital if they are going there to visit a patient. Those in the hospital are already dealing with issues that could be worsened by contact with others that […]
Cases Confirmed by OHA The Oregon Health Authority is confirming the first case of COVID-19 in the state. On Friday a staff member of the Lake Oswego School district was believed to have the virus, but it took until yesterday to confirm it. There are 3 presumptive cases yet to […]
School Behavioral Health Services The emotional and behavioral health of our children in the community got a boost in January as centers opened up in both Mapleton Schools and Siuslaw Schools. The centers are operated by Peace Harbor Hospital in conjunction with the schools, Heather Bailey is the behavioral health […]
Construction Continues Crews continue this week on finishing up sidewalk and paving work along the ReVision Florence Corridor. Construction on curbs, sidewalks, gutter, landscape and irrigation will be the focus of the week with some changes in traffic patterns affecting the flow of traffic. The majority of the paving has […]
City Council Meeting Scheduled The Florence city Council will convene on Monday evening at 5:30 on the agenda is a proposal to approve a resolution that will allow the city of Florence’s public safety department to apply for a COPS Grant. COPS or Community Oriented Policing Service helps communities with […]
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