News for those who live, work and play in the Santiam Canyon

Moderna vaccine gets new name

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for people 18 years of age and older on Jan. 31.  The Moderna vaccine had previously received emergency use authorization. Once a vaccine receives […]

School Exclusion Day nears

School Exclusion Day is Feb. 16 for students who are not up to date on their immunizations. Exclusion orders should have been mailed to parents by local health departments with copies to schools and children’s […]

Calendar

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 […]

Time to get a head start on spring

By Diane HydeOSU Linn County Master Gardener Tired of winter yet? Get a head start on Spring with a few garden tasks between rain showers. Getting organized for outdoor activity improves the mental state, knowing […]