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 […]
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October’s Winning Story From The Siskiyou Writer’s Club. The winning story, written by Don Janssen
What’s Around the CornerByDon JanssenWhen my Dad was in his 80’s, I'd go and visit him and Mom in western Washington. During my stay with them Dad and I would take short trips to places we had been before. Usually, as we started a journey we'd sing an old song from the Depression years. Like […]
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 […]
OBITUARY of Miles John Isbell
Photo from Girdner Funeral ChapelAfter a two year battle with brain cancer, Miles John Isbell passed away at home on October 21, 2022 surrounded by family and friends. Throughout his battle “Miles The Brave'' inspired people around the world with his perseverance and strength to live each day to the fullest, give back to their […]
Unique School Hiring
By Shareen StraussPhoto from Castle Rock Elementary WebsiteCastle Rock Union Elementary School District sits on the border of Siskiyou and Shasta counties and is one of the last ten schools in the North State in its own district. Started in 1888, Castle Rock School is a small, rural school that is tucked away just under […]
Sandy Kinkey died unexpectedly on October 20, 2022 while surrounded by her loved ones.
Sandy Kinkey died unexpectedly on October 20, 2022 while surrounded by her loved ones. She was 78 years old. Sandy was born in Seattle, Washington and moved with her parents to San Jose. It ws there where she met and married the love of her life, William Kinkey. They had three children. They moved to […]
DESPITE FIRE HOTEL DUNSMUIR STANDS STRONG
By Shareen Strauss SNN Correspondent A fire broke out in the largest hotel in Dunsmuir last Sunday, October 16, causing evacuation and closure of the Hotel Dunsmuir, putting a huge damper on the public debut of the movie by the same name at the end of this month. Photo of Mark Juarez A […]
Mount Shasta Homecoming Parade 22'
Mount Shasta High School homecoming parade varsity football floatBy Shareen StraussMount Shasta High School has 260 students, of which 58 are seniors. Together, the students rallied and chose their class themes during the homecoming week of October 17 through 21st. According to the school staff, the students were really creative with each day's theme. Monday's […]
Red Scarf Society for The Performing Arts Presents Kinga & Alexander Saturday November 5th, 2022
The Red Scarf Society for the Performing Arts is delighted to welcome back virtuosoconcert violinist and recording artist, Kinga Augustyn to Yreka for a an evening performance at St. Marks Preservation Square, 304 Lane Street, Yreka.Saturday, November 5th, 7:00 PM. Kinga Augustyn will be sharing the stage with pianist Alexander Tutunov, professor of piano and […]
