Breakthrough Cases COVID-19 breakthrough cases in vaccinated individuals for the month of July were 53.4% or 21,380. The Oregon Health Authority reported the numbers last night in its latest report. The numbers have been fairly steady over the past several months, but since the vaccine was first introduced the number […]
Author: George Henry
Emeralds Win; New QB Settling In
Emeralds Win The Eugene Emeralds maintain their lead in the Northwest league with a win last night against the Spokane Indians. They did it with a mix of singles and home runs and had a little help from the Indians when pitcher Anderson Pilar hit Emeralds shortstop Jimmy Glowenke with […]
Our Town: August 2022
Mapleton School Superintendent: Sue Wilson Hoagland CEO and President, Ron Moore Pat Sapp, Remodel of the Playhouse ODFW’s John Spangler – Chinook Season Cancelled Dr. Foster and Jason Hawkins -Living with COVID
Hannigan Receives Kudos; Kiwanis Flags; Commissioners Seek Public Testimony; PeaceHealth Ranks #1; COVID-19 Cases
Hannigan Receives Kudos Florence Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bettina Hannigan’s leadership is being lauded by the chamber’s board of Directors. Hannigan has recently returned from Washington DC where she officially graduated from a year long virtual course dealing with childhood education and development through k-12 and higher […]
Cole Back on Court; ms Fall to Indians
Cole Back on Court After taking a year off from coaching Ashley Cole is set to lead the Siuslaw Volleyball squad again this year. Under the tutelage of one-year coach Keri Blake last season, the Vikings were 15-9 overall and made it to the quarterfinal round of the OSAA 4A […]
School Prepared for Monkeypox; Youth Returned to Camp Florence; Gas Prices; Bridge Work; Book Sale
School Prepared for Monkeypox As families are preparing to send their children back to school next month the news of another unexpected health risk is a cause of concern. Siuslaw Schools Superintendent Andy Grzeskowiak says Monkeypox is on his mind. But, he added, they’re already preparing for it. “All of […]
Emeralds Blast Indians
Emeralds Blast Indians The Eugene Emeralds showed no mercy to the Spokane Indians last night in Spokane. The barrage began in the second inning with a Najee Gaskins bases loaded double followed by another double by Vaun Brown. A third double drove in Brown. 5 runs scored in the top […]
Officials Needed; Runners to be Competitive
Officials Needed The leader of the group that provides officials for Oregon high school sports says there is an urgent need for more. Jack Folliard, the Executive Director of the Oregon Athletics Officials Association says becoming a high school official is a great way to stay involved in athletics as […]




