Candidate accepts Superintendent offer Siuslaw Middle School Principal Andy Grzeskowiak (grez-KO-wee-ack) has agreed to take the position of Superintendent of Siuslaw Schools. Board Chair Tammy Butler announced yesterday Grzeskowiak signed a contract late last week. But, she stressed, the position will not become official until the board votes on the […]
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Athlete of the Week announced
Senior gets not for defensive efforts Viking basketball standout Reese Siegel is Coast Radio Sports’ Athlete of the Week. The Viking senior was named to the All-Far West League Defensive team for his work on the court. He’ll also be playing in this week’s South Coast All Star game in […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 03/08/2016 09:21 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/300 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – A Linn County man facing federal charges that he threatened to kill an Albany police officer in a post on Facebook has pleaded guilty and is sentenced to 1½ years […]
NW Sports from the AP
AP-NW–SportsMinute/282 Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Welington Castillo homered and drove in five runs, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks over Seattle Mariners 10-8 yesterday. Castillo did all his damage in the game’s first four innings, getting three hits. […]
1st Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 03/08/2016 03:59 AM AP-OR–1st NewsMinute/283 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Backers of a ballot measure for a $15 minimum wage have pulled the plug on their campaign now that the governor has signed a bill that will increase the minimum […]
Oregon State Women sweep Pac-12 tournament
Scott Rueck and company awaiting NCAA Tournament assignment The Oregon State Women rolled to the Pac-12 basketball tournament title over the weekend. Capping the run with a 69-57 win over UCLA in Seattle. The win gave the Beavers both the regular season crown as well as the tournament championship. Men […]
Public arts on the agenda
City Council expected to take next step in public art The Florence City Council is being asked to finalize a year-long planning effort that will incorporate more public art in the community. City Manager Erin Reynolds said an ad hoc city arts committee has been developing plans and possible projects. […]
2nd Oregon News Minute from the AP
Date: 03/07/2016 09:19 AM AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/269 Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – The University of Oregon has paid its police chief $46,000 to leave the job with four months left on her yearly contract. The Oregonian reports Carolyn McDermed left days before […]