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CrowdStrike Glitch Affects Hospitals Organizations worldwide were affected by the CrowdStrike update glitch by Microsoft from airlines to hotels, to gas stations and even hospital systems. PeaceHealth had to temporarily shut down some elective surgeries while they assessed the impact the update had affected their systems. According to information released […]
Two Arrested For Attempting to Steal Wire A suspicious power outage on Monday in the area of Siuslaw River Road and Richardson Upriver road caused employees with Blachly-Lane Electric to respond. Upon arrival at the site of the outage the employees notice a vehicle stuck in the mud and two […]
Council Passes Ordinance With Some Changes At last night’s city council meeting the council deliberated how the temporary housing ordinance would be implemented. Issues of noise and length of stay were part of the deliberation. Councilor Meyer asked about the effect Generators might have on the properties surrounding an area […]
Republican Ofice Opens Ahead of the November election the Lane County Republican party has announced the opening of their new office here in Florence. The Office will have their grand opening today to coincide with the Republican National Convention. Several members currently serving in positions in the state will be […]
Young Professionals Meet The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce is looking to broaden opportunities for young professionals in the community by offering a Young Professionals group. According to President and CEO Bettina Hannigan it is a chance to bring individuals together that would otherwise not be connected. The social gathering […]
Pending Merger Will Impact Safeway Store Florence is on the list of cities that will be part of a sell off after the completion of the merger between two giant grocery store companies. The combining of Kroger, parent company of Fred Meyer and Alberston’s that has Safeway as a brand […]
City Readies for Block Party The city of Florence will once again be celebrating the community with the annual block Party. The free event will be held on Bay Street between Laurel Street and the Siuslaw River Bridge from 5 pm until 10 pm on Friday, July 26th. the street […]
Candidates For Council The November election will see two seats available on the Florence City Council as well as the Mayoral seat. Current Mayor Rob Ward has already indicated his intentions to see another term as mayor. There is currently no opposition for him. The two council seats are that […]
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