SVCS Says Time to Move Forward The Siuslaw Valley Charter School board yesterday released a statement addressing the letter of intent that has been at the center of discussion between them and the 97J school board. It says that though they believe they have adequately addressed the concerns of the […]
Author: George Henry
Athlete of the Week; Honorable Mention; Basketball Playoffs
Athlete of the Week The Sports Club, the Siuslaw News and Coast Radio Sports congratulate junior wrestler Abby Riggs as this week’s Athlete of the week. Abby qualified for the State Championships in Portland and this past weekend finished second in the 115 pound weight class in the special District […]
Heart Month; Human Remains Found; Wine and Chowder
Heart Month February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on potential cardiovascular risks. Health experts say women especially should consider their heart health. Heart disease is the number one killer of women – more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. However, O-H-S-U cardiologist Doctor Abigail Khan says […]
Mapleton Mountain West Champs; Vikings End Season; Sailor Girls Baskteball; Siuslaw Wrestling
Mapleton Mountain West Champs The Mapleton Sailors wrapped up the Mountain West League championship on Saturday defeating Triangle Lake 62-34. Senior Keevyn Walker led the team with 17 followed by freshman Roenin Barrows with 14. Keevyn Walker was named league MVP while junior Dom Stewart was awarded defensive player of […]
Charter School Organizers Frustrated; Health Fair; Business Changing Locations; Public Art Selections Made; PTA Talent Show
Charter School Organizers Frustrated The already two year process in establishing a Charter School in Florence can be summed up by board members of the Siuslaw Valley Charter School. Frustration. Kay King says time after time they feel as if they have met the requirements set forth by the 97J […]
School Board Readies for Contract Negotiations (edit for clarification); Missing Man; Blood Drive; Deadly Accident Near Waldport; Sneaker Waves
School Board Readies for Contract Negotiations Wednesday night’s school board meeting once again involved a lengthy discourse about the continuing discussions with the Siuslaw Valley Charter School’s intention to open a classical academy charter school in Florence. Two of the school board members openly opposed moving forward with a contract […]
Viking Game; Sailor Basketball
Viking Game 5 points separated the Siuslaw Vikings and the Sisters Outlaws in their last meeting with the Outlaws getting the win. The teams are split on the season with the Vikings taking their first meeting 62-50. Tomorrow night’s playoff game will be in hostile territory for the Vikings, who […]
PeaceHealth Promotes Network CMO; Click It or Ticket; Will Orcas Make Oregon Endangered List
PeaceHealth Promotes Network CMO PeaceHealth awarded its top spot in the Oregon Network to its interim director. It was announced yesterday that Dr. Jim McGovern, who has been interim Chief Executive director for the last eight months will take over as the PeaceHealth Oregon network Chief Medical Officer. The responsibilities […]