St. Louis Ponds open for 2022 season 
Marion County Parks will open St. Louis Ponds Park for the season on March 1. The gate will open at 6 a.m. each morning, and close at 7 p.m. until March 31, 2022. The park […]
Vehicle theft numbers up in Santiam Canyon
Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports an increase in stolen vehicles in the Santiam Canyon area. Deputies have arrested six people for these crimes this year alone. Suspects have been identified in other cases and […]
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WEEKLY EVENTS Monday Stayton Community Food Bank –9 a.m. – noon, 1210 Wilco Road. SCFB is the nearest operational food bank to the Santiam Canyon fires. Those who are in need are served regardless of […]
Making the most of the cold garden
This Spring is predicted to be colder than average, with the last frost in the lower levels of the Canyon to occur early in April, earlier than usual. The trend toward cooler temperatures after some […]
FBI: Don’t fall for ‘reference’ double-cross scams
In Oregon, the FBI has received several reports of reference scams recently through the its Internet Crime Complaint Center. This is simply a new twist using old-style techniques. Here’s how it works. You post something […]
Linn County Sheriff’s Office Log: Feb. 15 – 21
Feb. 15 Warrant, 1:26 p.m., Stayton-Scio Road, Stayton. Female, 51, of Stayton arrested on outstanding warrant. Traffic Hazard, 2:45 p.m., Myers Place, Scio. Caller reported a vehicle at the property. Vehicle had a flat tire […]
Detroit Dam area closure extended
By James Day The roadway across Detroit Dam and the parking lot and restroom atop the dam will remain closed through the end of March because of a continuing spillway gate rehabilitation project. The third […]
Looking for a family-friendly hobby? Try Geocaching
By Melissa Wagoner If you like puzzles, being outside and exploring places you’ve never been then the hobby of geocaching might just be for you. “I like to describe it as a world-wide treasure hunt,” […]
Well vouchers available for wildfire victims
By James Day The Oregon Health Authority is offering free well testing vouchers for Santiam Canyon property owners and others whose wells were affected by the 2020 wildfires. Applications are available now at https://go.usa.gov/xAycC/ and […]
Enjoy free fishing this weekend
Enjoy free fishing this weekend Make fishing part of your Presidents’ Day Weekend plans and bring a friend, too. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon Feb. 19-20. No fishing/shellfish licenses or […]
