Santiam to play 9-man football next season
By James Day The Santiam High football team, as well as many of its regular opponents, will be playing a new brand of ball this fall. The Oregon School Activities Association has changed the format […]
Residents organize against industrial chicken farms
By Stephen Floyd Three large-scale poultry ranches have prompted concern from residents in rural Marion and Linn counties, who are advocating for stronger regulations on industrialized agriculture and broader government transparency. Farmers Against Foster Farms […]
The Groom Room offers mobile custom pet service
By James Day When Eric Granados retired from law enforcement he moved to Mill City, where his family had vacationed for decades, to think about his next move. At 49 he had plenty of time […]
Free trees, shrubs available for wildfire survivors
By Mary Owen For the second year, approximately 30,000 native trees and shrubs will be given away to Santiam Canyon residents of properties impacted by 2020’s Beachie Creek and Lionshead wildfires. “For the residents I’ve […]
Two arrested in Riverview Community Bank robbery
By Mary Owen Local police departments assisted in apprehending two Albany residents accused of robbing an Aumsville bank. Dustin Michael Halvorsen, 37, and Noelle Monique Lerma, 23, face a federal charge for their alleged role […]
Letter to the Editor: Thankful for SCSD superintendent
Successful, innovative and well-run institutions always have an exceptional person at the helm, one who not only tackles problems as they arise, but also guides, instructs and supports those with whom they work closely all […]
New Fire Engine gifted to IDRFD
The Idanha-Detroit Rural Fire District (IDRFD) was gifted a 1999 Pierce Lance Pumper from the Lebanon Fire District on Feb. 23. “We are glad to help our neighbors and partners,” said Lebanon Fire Chief Joseph […]
Historic Brown House needs funds to meet codes for events
By Mary Owen Within the next two years, the Santiam Heritage Foundation (SHF) must raise enough funds to meet building requirements set forth by the City of Stayton or stop holding events at the Historic […]
The Craft Shack & More seeks new crafters, artists
The Craft Shack & More is looking for crafters and artist of all types. “We are a brick and mortar store located in Mill City and have all handmade, hand crafted and repurposed items that […]
Bill supports those who lost manufactured homes to wildfire
A bill before the Oregon legislature would allow wildfire survivors who lost factory-built homes to relocate outside the disaster area, while removing other barriers to siting manufactured homes throughout the state. HB 4064 was passed […]
