Siuslaw Elementary Principal Mike Harklerode says he expects about the same number of students this year as there were last year in grades K through five. Mike Harklerode – “Based on last year’s number we should be right around the 600 mark. We’ve had more students so far. A good […]
Florence Oregon News
Get ready for back to school…
A good night’s sleep and a backpack that’s not too heavy are two of the most important health-related things that parents can make sure of for their students as they get ready for another school year. For most families, fall means an earlier bedtime for kids. Denise Johnson with CareOregon […]
Florence average gas prices still lower
The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline continues to ease in many markets as the end of the summer travel season nears. The national average, as measured by Triple-A dropped a cent-and-a-half to $3.57 this past week, while Oregon’s average held steady at $3.73. Locally the average […]
Oregon News from the AP
AP-OR–1st NewsMinute,344 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press MADRAS, Ore. (AP) – Firefighters have contained a 1,000-acre wildfire that had threatened more than 20 homes in central Oregon. No homes were lost and no one was injured in the Elk Fire although one outbuilding was reported […]
Save money to raise money for wrestlers
Coach Neil Wartnik says he expects as many as 30 wrestlers will hit the mats for the Siuslaw Vikings later this winter. That means what he’s working on right now is kind of important. Neil Wartnik – “We’re a self funded program and we’re hoping through this fund raiser to, […]
Ems post first win in Everett
The Eugene Emeralds scored four runs in the third, then a Jace Peterson solo home run in the fourth inning broke a 4-4 tie, lifting the Ems to a 5-4 win over the Everett Aqua Sox last night. It was the first win of the year in Everett for the […]
Latest Oregon News from the AP
AP-OR–3rd NewsMinute,301 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press MADRAS, Ore. (AP) – More firefighters are battling a wildfire that has burned more than 900 acres in central Oregon. The Sandy Fire District says Clackamas County firefighters were dispatched about 3:00 this morning to the Elk Fire, […]
Ducks and Tigers kick off season in spotlight
So far it’s living up to its billing. The Cowboy Classic in Arlington, Texas September Third has been promoted as pitting a pair of top five teams. It will do just that as the Number Three Oregon Ducks face the Number Four LSU Tigers cementing the games as one of […]
