Child Welfare-Oregon Oregon sits at 26th in a new ranking of states based on child well-being. The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released its annual KIDS COUNT data book, which measures states in four areas: economic well-being, education, health and family and community. Jenifer Wagley, head of Our Children Oregon, […]
Author: George Henry
Emeralds Baseball
Emeralds Baseball The Eugene Emeralds closed out their series with Spokane with a win on Sunday. The Indians had taken the two previous games from the Ems, 8-4 and 6-2. Last night the Ems pounced quickly to set the tone for the game with a three run homer in the […]
Breakthrough Cases; Wildfire Risk Map Rescinded; District to Benefit From Federal Monies
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 […]
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 […]




