Author: Bob

State test results for Siuslaw Schools; UCC Strong, one year later; Backyard burn ban extended; Appreciating the U.S. Coast Guard in Florence; Volunteers sought for Dunes City; and USFS announces temporary road closures.

State test results deliver confusing message State test scores for Siuslaw students showed mixed results with some improvement, especially in the younger grades, in language arts and mathematics.  Superintendent of Schools Andy Grzeskowiak (griz-KO-ee-ack) said he pays attention to the scores, but since this is only the second year of […]

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  WNBA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Breanna Stewart wins WNBA rookie of the year award NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart is the WNBA rookie of the year. The league announced Thursday that Stewart received 38 of the 39 votes from a national media panel. San Antonio’s Moriah Jefferson got […]

Oktoberfest music; Annexation request advances; Viet Nam Memorial Wall; Paying for College; UCC Strong on anniversary; and Repaving to limit Dunes Access

Music is one focus of Oktoberfest If you are looking for an inexpensive day of fun in Florence, Nancy Pearson suggests the annual Oktoberfest at the Florence Events Center. Nancy Pearson – “It’s only seven dollars and there is no additional charge for the evening events that happen.  And, we’re […]

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  SEAHAWKS-WILSON Seahawks QB Russell Wilson to practice despite knee injury RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will practice Wednesday and all indications are he will be able to play Sunday against the New York Jets. Coach Pete Carroll said he needs to see how Wilson recovers […]