News for those who live, work and play in the Santiam Canyon
Santiam Hospital has launched a $5 million fundraising campaign to expand emergency room service at the Stayton-based hospital. Hospital officials say the plan will double the facility’s emergency room capacity from seven rooms to 14, […]
It’s Christmas in the Canyon! Several events are brightening the holidays for local residents and visitors alike, starting with Santiam Hearts to Arts hosting of blues and ragtime guitarist Mary Flower at 7 p.m. Saturday, […]
A proposed tiny-home village in Mill City for wildfire survivors must meet normal development standards rather than emergency measures currently in place at the site in question, according to city officials. City Clerk Stacie Cook […]
The attempt by the city of Detroit to update its charter apparently has failed. Ballot Measure 24-466, which if approved would have replaced the previous charter, was failing by 53 votes to 49 in the […]
Donald Lee Nelson, 93, died Nov 7, 2022. He was born Jan. 31, 1929, on the eve of the Great Depression, to Herman and Mattie Merle (Tipps) Nelson. He grew up in Burbank, California, during […]
During this season of thankfulness, it’s important to recognize those who serve on local school boards. Rozanna Eckstein, from Scio, was a member of Willamette Connections Academy’s charter school board and a dedicated learning coach. […]
Small cities around the state are receiving $6.1 million in funding after the Small City Allotment Advisory Committee approved the latest round of recommendations in the 2023 Small City Allotment program. The cities of Detroit […]
Presumptive winners have emerged in the Scio City Council race after a close election that at one time saw three candidates separated by only three votes. According to election results published by the Linn County […]
Brian Gander is on the verge of taking over as mayor of Gates. Gander, once the Nov. 8 election results are certified on Dec. 5, will be sworn in as mayor at the City Council’s […]
Many holiday travelers will flock to the roads this weekend for Thanksgiving, and wet, snowy weather could gobble up your plans if you aren’t prepared. Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) crews are working through the […]
