Fire Claims Life A fire in the 1900 block of 23rd street on Saturday claimed the life of an 80 year old female.  Smoke was noticed coming from the residence and emergency personnel found victim deceased in the bedroom.  The name of the woman has not yet been released and […]

COVID-19 Numbers and Vaccination Clinic The list of all time cases of COVID-19 for the 97439 zip code increased by 3 in Lane County Public Health’s last report bringing the total number of cases to 731.  Cases continue to be on the decline in Lane County as the Delta variant […]

Week-Long Vax Clinic The Florence Events Center will be the site of a week-long clinic for COVID-19 vaccinations as well as testing for the coronavirus.  The clinic is organized by the Oregon Health Authority and will utilize the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s mobile vaccination unit.  The Clinic will run Monday […]

Levy Passes With just under 6200 votes cast the levy that will fund Western Lane Ambulance for the next 5 years has passed.  3510 votes supported ballot measure 20-322 with 2687 opposing it.  While it was a victory for Western Lane Ambulance the levy did not receive the same amount […]

Levy Reckoning Today is Election Day with just one item on the ballot.  Measure 20-322 is approved will continue the Levy for Western Lane Ambulance services.  There has been much debate over the past several months with local business owner Larry Farnsworth leading the charge to see the Levy defeated.  […]

Vax Clinic On Saturday Arc of Lane County with the assistance of Lane County Public Health held a vaccination clinic at Siuslaw Middle School.  Initially the event was scheduled from 1-3, but was expanded from noon until 4 pm.  There was still a line of individuals awaiting doses of the […]