By Shareen StraussVeterans Day came a little early to McCloud Elementary School. An assembly held at the school on November 9th, brought a number of McCloud veterans to tell their stories so the children could get a better and more personal understanding of what Veterans Day is all about.American Legion Auxiliary President Judy Sarti talks […]
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It's All About Teamwork!
By Sheryl WilkinsSRWC Community OutreachPictured from back row, left to right: Erich Yokel, Darrell Mitchell, Harrison Morrow, Shannon Wedgley, Linda Bailey, Jenn Rogge, Alexis Robertson and Charnna Gilmore.This delightful and smiling crew from the Scott River Watershed Council (SRWC) has much to be happy about. It has been a very productive year for this highly […]
Off-Season Courses For Volunteer Firefighters
By Shareen StraussVolunteer firefighters throughout south Siskiyou County and from Sierra Valley, are taking advantage of the end of this fire season to improve their firefighting skills and knowledge by taking fire academy classes offered at the College of the Siskiyous (COS).. Joshua McNulty with USFS Fire Department stationed in McCloud shows firefighters from McCloud […]
Roseburg Helping Fire Victims
By Shareen StraussRegardless of lawsuits in the wake of the destruction of the Weed community of Lincoln Heights from the Mill Fire, Roseburg Forest Products Corporate has stepped up to the plate in its promise to help the fire victims. Left picture:These are of what is left of the Planer Building and Shed 17 on the […]
Dave Bradford honored as Veterans’ Parade Grand Marshal
By Liz BowenIn October, Dave Bradford was selected to serve as grand marshal of the annual Etna Veterans’ Parade to be held Nov. 5, 2022.Unfortunately, the Etna Veterans’ Parade has been cancelled due to a time conflict with the Celebration of Life for local youth, Miles John Isbell, 11, who passed away after a two-year […]
Castle Rock School Harvest Festival on Halloween
By Shareen Strauss & Photos By Shareen StraussCastle Rock Elementary School in Castella held its Harvest Festival on Halloween. Costumed children, parents, staff, and volunteers from the Lakehead Lions Club joined in the afternoon of fun and games in the cafeteria where many games and spooky decorations made for a festive festival. The activities included […]
The town of McCloud was a spooky place to be on Halloween
By Shareen StraussThe town of McCloud was a spooky place to be on Halloween as it turned into a Haunted Village. The McCloud Community Recreation Council, along with Quentin Zahara who hosted the Haunted Treasure Hunt and the free movie called Hocus Pocus shown at the Scout Hall at the park in town, held nothing […]
Etna’s Trunk or Treat Festivities 22'
Witches, goblins and ghouls, oh my! They all crept out last night (Oct. 29) for Etna’s annual “Trunk or Treat” event. Sponsored by Etna’s Police Activity League (PAL), shop owners participated and vehicles lined up along Main Street to offer Halloween goodies and games for kids and their families to enjoy.Photos by Julie Russell (Korhummel)**click […]
Free Speech Issue Was Ignored in Daily News Article
~Opinion~Dear Yreka City Council While I understand Ms. Aumack’s feelings about the language that she overheard some young people spouting, I’m not sure that it is something that arose to the level of City Council action or expenditure. Photo from Facebook I recently experienced a situation of being yelled at by speeding teenagers using the […]
Mt. Shasta High School Parents Outraged Because of A Book
By Shareen StraussSNN Correspondent A very concerning issue has Mt. Shasta High School parents outraged because of a book that was chosen for the freshmen English class curriculum called 'The Absolute True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.' According to many of the parents, English teacher Jennifer Wildemen chose this book that contains inappropriate content for […]
