Complaints of Tainted Water A resident in Tiernan, a community just east of Florence says her and others in their area has had their water tainted by pesticides being sprayed in their area.  Diane Friston says she tried to reach out to the Oregon Department of Forestry, but had no […]

Cases Continue to Spike The Oregon Health Authority has reported 190 new cases in the state for a total of 6,937.  84 of the reported cases are from Multnomah County, but Lane County is also reporting 7 new cases bringing the Lane County Total to 106, 4 of those are […]

New Rules Amid Spike in Coronavirus Cases Coronavirus cases around the state continue to climb prompting Governor Kate Brown to begin requiring some communities with a dense populace to wear masks.  Beginning on Wednesday masks will be required indoors in places like grocery stores and shops in 7 counties including […]

Summer Safety This summer may look a little different in the COVID-19 world, but one thing that does remain constant is that safety should be at the forefront of everyone’s minds as crowds and traffic increase and outdoor activities become available.  Dr. Willy foster is the Emergency Department director at […]

Construction Projects Continue The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic shutdown has not stopped the City of Florence.  Beginning on Friday Cascade Civil Corporation will begin moving in construction equipment in and around the 26th and 27th street area as the company prepares to begin construction on the Safe Routes To […]

Jump in COVID-19 Cases Outbreaks of the coronavirus have climbed again for Oregon.  OHA is reporting 184 new cases of COVID-19 and 4 new deaths bringing the death total to 180.  The four new deaths all had underlying health conditions.  Two individuals were in their 70’s, one in their 80’s […]

Show of Support For Law Enforcement About 30 Florence residents and others were out supporting the local police as well as the Lane County Sheriff’s office and the Oregon State police in a show of solidarity in light of all the negative attention that has been on social media against […]

City Financials Still In Good Shape Despite the national fears of an economic recession due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Florence is looking forward to returning to more prosperous times.  the City Council got a review of the biennial budget on Monday night and according to Administrative services […]