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Register to Vote Ballots for the November 8th general election will be mailed next Thursday. Lane County Clerk Dena Dawson is encouraging voters to ensure that they get theirs by making certain they are registered to vote. If you are not registered, or you have moved, you can register online […]
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 […]
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 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 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 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 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 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 […]
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