Florence Oregon News

Schools Continue to See COVID Increases; 27 New Cases of COVID-19; Inn to Replace Restaurant with Market; Wine and Chowder Moving Forward

Schools Continue to See COVID Increases Siuslaw School District continues to have cases of COVID-19 in their schools.  Superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak sent out another letter yesterday to inform parents and staff of the latest cases which involve all three schools.  Grzeskowiak says the instances of COVID-19 is ongoing and increasing.  […]

COVID Still Rising in the Community; School Expansion Possible; Flu; Food Share Receives Grant

COVID Still Rising in the Community The Number of COVID-19 cases in Florence has risen165 in just the last two weeks according to LCPH.  No urgent warnings or major statements have been made regarding the increase.  Instead the county is focusing on vaccinating individuals in the area and urging that […]

School Reports COVID-19 Cases; 97439 Cases Mount; Wine and Chowder; OCHS-Betty White

School Reports COVID-19 Cases The Siuslaw School district has reported a pair of cases of COVID-19 among the student population.  Siuslaw Superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak sent out a letter to staff and families yesterday indicating that the school is taking proper steps to notify individuals that may have been exposed to […]

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Florence Reaches COVID Milestone; OHA Offers New Hotline for COVID-19; Winter Music Festival; COVID-19 Statewide

Florence Reaches COVID Milestone The Florence Area has catapulted past the 1,000 mark yesterday with a one day total of 29 cases reported of COVID-19 bringing the all-time total to 1,019.  One of the largest single day totals the area has seen.  Lane County Public Health reported the numbers.  While […]