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Hospital Recruitments; Recycling Additions; Florence COVID Cases

Hospital Recruitments Hospitals all across the nation are feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  But rural hospitals in places like Florence have always had challenges in recruiting and maintain quality hospital staff, something that Peace Harbor Hospital has been actively looking to change. CAO of Peace Harbor, Jason Hawkins […]

Excellence Awards Presented; Memorial Day; 9th Street Paving; COVID-19

Excellence Awards Presented Several hundred achievement awards were handed out last night to deserving Siuslaw High School Students.  From the podium Principal Mike Harklerode praised the students for their accomplishments and the ability to rebound from a pandemic that delivered a lot of challenges for learning over the past several […]

City to Open Election Window; Evening of Excellence; COVID-19; Flu Numbers; Port Funding for Coos Bay

City to Open Election Window June 1st signifies the beginning the City of Florence election process for city council and Mayor.  Three positions are coming up in the November election and include seats currently held by Woody Woodbury and newly appointed Rob Ward as well as the Mayor’s seat currently […]

WLFEA Chief’s Contract Extended; 100 Years of Oregon Parks; COVID-19; Memorial Day; Fall Chinook Season Cancelled

WLFEA Chief’s Contract Extended A joint executive board meeting of Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue and Western Lane Ambulance met on Thursday to discuss the tenure of Chief Michael Schick and the impact he has had on the organization.  Immediately following that meeting the boards met in regular session and […]