New COVID-19 Numbers The Oregon Health Authority released its latest numbers for COVID-19. The 97439 zip code numbers increased by 54 since the last reporting which was on the 14th of September. Changes in the reporting and gathering of information have changed drastically since the height of the pandemic. At […]
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Florence HIP Survey; Final Yard Debris Collection for the Year; LCC Breaks Ground on New Health Professions Building
Florence HIP Survey The City of Florence is still seeking input on it Housing Implementation Plan. City Manager Erin Reynolds says the information gathered will help the city to decide how to adequately meet housing needs in the future. And it is not just for residents of the Florence City […]
Smishing Scam; Photo Contest Reminder; Angler Education Program; Air Quality
Smishing Scam October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and one new scamming method people need to be on the lookout for is “smishing.” The word smishing comes from a combination of S-M-S – another name for text messaging – and phishing. Scammers use text messages to try and steal people’s personal […]
Planning Commission Meeting; Flu Update; Air Quality Issue; Fire Ban To End
Planning Commission Meeting The Florence Planning Commission is scheduled to meet tomorrow to consider approving a resolution on a building project to determine whether a proposed mix use building in the Old Town District could be built with a few allowances by the city. The request was submitted by Matt […]
Candidate Forum; COVID-19
Candidate Forum Candidates for Florence City Council, Florence Mayor and West Lane County Commissioner shared their views with the Florence community yesterday afternoon at the Florence Events Center. The four city council candidates were asked about topics ranging from homelessness to climate change. The candidates were agreeable on many of […]
Gas Prices Continue to Rise; Fire Season; Boys and Girls Club Gala; Vax Clinic
Gas Prices Continue to Rise Gas Prices continue to rise in Oregon with refineries still taxed and undergoing maintenance. Oregon had another 31 cent increase with an average price of a gallon of regular gas sitting at $5.46 a gallon. The Florence area has historically been below the state average […]
Caregiver Shortage; Cyclist Killed; Goin’ With The Flo
Caregiver Shortage It is a problem that all communities are dealing with, and with Florence retirement numbers increasing it is a concern for those working with the elderly. With the election a little over a month away, some say caregiving and long-term care are issues too big for candidates in […]
City Council Meeting; Candidate Forum; Clamming Prohibited
City Council Meeting The Florence City council will recognize Domestic Violence Awareness month as well as National Arts and Humanities month and fire prevention Week at the beginning of this evenings council meeting. The proclamations will be followed by consideration for several grant resolutions including the request for approval for […]