News for those who live, work and play in the Santiam Canyon
The Marion County Parks Commission plans a January vote on a proposal to restore and update county parks damaged by the 2020 wildfires. County officials have been working with consultants Walker Macy and EcoNorthwest on […]
The city of Lyons will once again host its Deck the House holiday lighting contest. All residences in the Lyons city limits are eligible. The Mayor’s Choice Award winner will receive an ornament trophy, a […]
WEEKLY EVENTS Monday Stayton Community Food Bank – 9 a.m. – noon, 1210 Wilco Road. Those who are in need are served regardless of the location of their residence. Mon. – Fri. 503-769-4088 Santiam Canyon […]
Oregon’s Ballot Measure 110, which reduced some drug possession charges from felonies to misdemeanors and offered counseling as an alternative to jail time, also created unintended consequences when it comes to dealing with juveniles, Commissioners […]
Nov. 15 Fraud, 9:15 a.m., Highway 226, Scio. Deputy spoke with caller about an attempted fraud. Traffic Stop, 10:36 a.m., Highway 226, Scio. Driver warned for no front license plate. Dog Complaint, 10:53 a.m., Hungry […]
Mill City has a new record store. RPM Records, on Southwest Broadway Avenue, opened in early October. It features vinyl, cassettes, CDs, DVDs and one 8-track tape (an Elvis Presley compilation). But the intent is […]
State officials have established new timber harvesting rules covering more than 10 million acres of private, city, state, county and tribal forests in Oregon. The process, required by Senate Bill 1501, passed by the 2022 […]
The decision about removing basketball hoops from Scio city sidewalks was not a slam dunk, but for now, it’s a must-do. After attending the recent city council meeting to address the issue, Casey Tibbs, owner […]
Each year with generous donations from the community, the Scio, Crabtree, and Bilyeu Den volunteer firefighters are able to provide gifts for children and food for families that need a little help. Applications are available […]
The Oregon State Police is aware that the public has many questions regarding Ballot Measure 114. The Oregon Secretary of State’s office notified OSP that Ballot Measure 114 will go into effect at midnight Dec. […]
