COME ON IN! PATAGONIA RESTAURANTS NOW HAVE INDOOR SEATING
By Hilde Kate Lysiak May 14, 2020 Patagonia restaurants are asking hungry residents to come in and take a seat. After the coronavirus caused eateries around the community to shut … Continue reading
PATAGONIA PREPS FOR REOPENING
By Hilde Kate Lysiak March 8, 2020 Businesses in Patagonia are gearing up for a grand reopening after the coronavirus shut down. “We will be opening back up on May … Continue reading
GUEST REPORTER FROM QINGDAO CHINA: LIFE SLOWLY CREEPING BACK TO NORMAL UNDER CORONAVIRUS
By Alexandrea He GUEST WRITER SPECIAL TO THE OSN Driving along the streets of Qingdao, a coastal city from the Shandong province, I see masks on the faces of every pedestrian. Months … Continue reading
PATAGONIA WAITING ON GOVERNOR FOR GUIDANCE ON REOPENING
By Hilde Kate Lysiak April 22, 2020 Patagonia is waiting on orders from the governor to reopen the town as other states have already begun moving to reopen their economies. … Continue reading
GLIMMER OF HOPE? CLOSED PATAGONIA BIZ REOPENING FOR TAKEOUT
By Hilde Kate Lysiak There is a spark of life in the Patagonia business community. The Crown Taqueria announced that it will be opening back up starting today for takeout … Continue reading
AZ Health Depart: 1-5 Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus in Patagonia
By Hilde Kate Lysiak 4/13/2020 There are between 1-5 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Patagonia’s 85624 zip code, according to data published on Sunday by the Arizona Department of … Continue reading
Coronavirus in Patagonia? Silence By Health Officials Leads to Rumors
By Hilde Kate Lysiak April 9th, 2020 The refusal by local health officials to reveal if there are any confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Patagonia has led to rumors … Continue reading
LOCAL GROCERS SEE BIZ BOOM DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
By Hilde Kate Lysiak April 7, 2020 The coronavirus is causing the small grocers of Patagonia to see an increase in business — and appreciation. Instead of traveling to heavy … Continue reading
UPDATE! OSN LIVE Interview with Quarantined Resident of Turin, Italy MORE GOOD NEWS! — SEE THE VIDEO
LIVE INTERVIEW with resident Silvia Raiteri from Turin, Italy about the ongoing crisis and what it means to America.
EXCLUSIVE Man Threatened With $2,500 Fine For Being at Park
By Hilde Kate Lysiak April 1, 2020 Entering Richardson Park can be a costly a mistake! After Arizona was placed under lockdown, town manager Ronald Robinson made the decision to … Continue reading
OSN Top Stories of the Month MARCH
Here are the OSN Top Stories of the month for March 2020~ 1 BIG FOOT SPOTTED IN PATAGONIA? 2. Patagonia Restaurant Closing For Two Weeks – Donating All Food to Local … Continue reading
Local Coffee Shop Shuts Doors – Claims Can’t Ensure Customer Safety.
By Hilde Kate Lysiak March 31, 2020 The Gathering Grounds says that the number of out of towners coming through the door have led them to shut down the popular … Continue reading
STAY AT HOME ORDER IN PLACE FOR ARIZONA TO BATTLE THE CORONAVIRUS
By Hilde Kate Lysiak 3/31/2020 Arizona has issued a stay at home order until at least April 30th, 2020. The stay at home order, requires Arizona citizens to only leave … Continue reading
Arizona Schools Shut Down for the Rest of the Year
By Hilde Kate Lysiak 3/29/2020 Gov. Doug Ducey has announced that Arizona schools will be closed for the rest of the year due to the coronavirus. Ducey released in a … Continue reading
OSN LIVE Interview with Quarantined Resident of Turin, Italy SAYS GOOD NEWS! — SEE THE VIDEO
LIVE INTERVIEW with resident Silvia Raiteri from Turin, Italy about the ongoing crisis and what it meant to America.
PATAGONIA POST OFFICE TAKES EXTRA MEASURES AMID CORONAVIRUS
By Hilde Kate Lysiak The post office is taking extra precautions due to the coronavirus. The post office at 100 N Taylor Ave, Patagonia, is making sure that it is … Continue reading
PICK UP YOUR COPY OF THE OSN CORONAVIRUS SPECIAL EDITION FREE AT THESE LOCAL PATAGONIA BUSINESSES
The Orange Street News Special Eight Page Coronavirus Edition has been distributed around Patagonia — Go to these great local businesses to pick up your free copy! Gathering Grounds, The … Continue reading
Patagonia Restaurants Still Cooking – Asking Public For Continued Support
By Hilde Kate Lysiak 3/24/2020 Restaurants in Patagonia may not be able to seat customers, but are still open and in need of support. The OSN went to local eateries … Continue reading
Patagonia Health Expert: Unless Severe Respiratory Problems, Residents with Symptoms Should "Stay Home, Drink Plenty of Fluids" READ FULL INTERVIEW
By Hilde Kate Lysiak 3/23/2020 The Orange Street News spoke with Patagonia Health Center Nurse Practitioner Timothy Penniston about a range of issues including the testing process, symptoms to look … Continue reading
CANCELLED CHURCH SERVICE TO BE HELD OVER AIRWAVES
By Hilde Kate Lysiak March 21, 2020 A local church is hosting its Sunday service over the radio to try to stop spreading the coronavirus. After the town of Patagonia … Continue reading
PATAGONIA SCHOOLS CANCELED UNTIL APRIL 10TH
By Hilde Kate Lysiak March 20, 2020 Gov. Doug Ducey and Superintendent Kathy Hoffman announced that Arizona public schools will be delayed until April 10th to try to stop the … Continue reading
Patagonia Church Suspends Service – Hopes to Open in Time for Easter Sunday
By Hilde Kate Lysiak March 20, 2020 A local church has suspended its meetings because of the coronavirus. After the town of Patagonia was announced to be in a state … Continue reading
OSN RELEASES SPECIAL EDITION CORONAVIRUS ISSUE
The Orange Street News has decided to release a special edition full eight page issue of coverage of the coronavirus. The OSN covers it from multiple angles, covering the local … Continue reading
Are YOU a Senior Citizen in Need of Supplies? Don’t Go Out! CONTACT OSN!
Earlier this morning Patagonia declared a state of emergency. While there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus as of this morning — now is the time to protect those … Continue reading
BREAKING: PATAGONIA IN STATE OF EMERGENCY!
By Hilde Kate Lysiak March 19, 2020 A State of Emergency has been declared for Patagonia. Businesses have not been forced to close, but are asked to take precautions. “It … Continue reading
Patagonia Restaurant Closing For Two Weeks – Donating All Food to Local Seniors
By Hilde Kate Lysiak March 18, 2020 A Patagonia restaurant is making the best out of a bad situation. James and Alexis Banks, the owners of Crown B Taqueria has … Continue reading
Patagonia Biz’s Hurting – Coffee Shop “Can’t shut down” – Other Restaurants Remain Open Despite Outbreak
By Hilde Kate Lysiak 3/18/20 Patagonia’s most popular coffee shop and restaurant is determined to keep the lights on as long as possible along with several other local restaurants –despite … Continue reading
Patagonia Business Prepare for Shut Down – Say Could be Devastating
By Hilde Kate Lysiak 3/17/20 Patagonia businesses are preparing for a shut down amid concerns over coronavirus that some say could cripple local business. Ten states, including California, New York, … Continue reading
Patagonia Business Already Feeling Symptoms of Coronavirus
By Hilde Kate Lysiak 2/15/20 Despite Patagonia having zero reported cases of the coronavirus, local businesses are starting to feel the symptoms. The Crown Taqueria, one of only four restaurants … Continue reading
PATAGONIA HEALTH CLINIC STILL WAITING FOR CORONAVIRUS TEST KITS
By Hilde Kate Lysiak 3/14/20 The Patagonia Health Center is still waiting for test kits. “We haven’t gotten them yet,” Health Center employee Fernando Latin told the Orange Street News … Continue reading
Patagonia School Preparing Students in the Case of Suspended Classes Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
By Hilde Kate Lysiak 3/13/20 Patagonia High School is considering extending Spring Break an extra week among other measures in response to the Coronavirus threat that has been sweeping the … Continue reading
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