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Some Businesses Succeed Despite Pandemic; Burn Ban Extended; COVID-19 Numbers Declining; Other Variants Being Observed

Some Businesses Succeed Despite Pandemic Florence businesses are reporting a better than normal September even in the midst of a pandemic that has caused many businesses to scramble for help and for supplies.  Jay Cable at the Bridgeport market and wine shop said that September surpassed even his September of […]

Lane County Recognizes Indigenous People’s Day; Hospitalization Surge for Lane County; LCSO Seeks Suspect; Kate Brown Updates Booster Info; Banner Artist Revealed

Lane County Recognizes Indigenous People’s Day The Lane County Board of Commissioners has declared the second Monday in October as indigenous people’s day.  Lane County board Chair Joe Berney says in spite of the information taught to us as children the continent was thriving with vibrant indigenous cultures long before […]

SVFR Fire Captain Retires; Boosters Roll Out; Lane County Reduction; Pet Blessing; Woman and Child Perish in Boating Accident

SVFR Fire Captain Retires An 18 year fire fighting veteran has decided to hang up her gear.  Captain Liz Iabichello was presented with a plaque documenting her many years of service as a volunteer and as an officer with Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue.  Fire and EMS Chief Michael Schick […]