'It's nice seeing smiles again': La Grande businesses say goodbye to COVID-19 restrictions
LA GRANDE â June 30 marked the final day for state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions in Oregon, meaning no statewide mask requirements, limited indoor capacities, restrictions on social gatherings nor physical distancing. To some business owners in La Grande, the lifting of restrictions is a welcome change â despite the 35% vaccination rate in Union County. âI think the restrictions were a little over the top, but safety wise, you gotta do what you gotta do,â Frank Tucori, owner of The Barber Shop in Patâs Alley, said. âI have to say, itâs nice seeing smiles ag...