School Cancelled Local Schools are responding to the executive order from Governor Kate Brown and closing schools until the end of the month. Brown’s initial executive order did not specifically target schools, but limits activities where a space of at least three feet between individuals cannot be maintained. A subsequent […]
Florence Oregon News
School Virus Plan; SFVR/WLAD Meeting; Business to Help Out; ReVision
School Virus Plan There are currently no known positive cases of coronavirus in Lane County, although a Eugene woman was tested yesterday and is awaiting results from the test, but here in Florence the Siuslaw School district is making plans in case of an outbreak here that may cause the […]
Crisis Training Scheduled; Tatum Leaving at Year’s End; ODOT Plans More Bridge Work; Gas Prices Steady Despite Oil Prices Plummeting
Crisis Training Scheduled The Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority is working on building their Crisis Response Team and offering free training for people that want to participate. Lori Severance is in charge of the team and she says it takes a person with a special set of qualities. “The […]
School Letter Addresses COVID-19; School Letter Addresses COVID-19; DUII Enforcement; Special Meeting On North Jetty Park
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; Flu Still Mighty; Revision Florence
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; Linnman Picked for Grand Marshall; Girls Scout Cookies Sales End
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; Meeting Cancelled; School Board Special Session; Coronavirus Affecting Gas Prices
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; Levy Money Used Appropriately; New Bond Measure?
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 […]