Pandemic restrictions further eased

Vince Backen, owner of Libby Gym, is excited to reopen with the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. During the shutdown, he lowered the heat at his Mineral Avenue location to save money. (Derrick Perkins/The Western News)

Under a new directive, large gathering spaces like gyms, theaters and museums can reopen to the public. For some business owners in Lincoln County, it’s a welcoome return to normalcy. Others wonder whether they can stay in business