News for those who live, work and play in the Santiam Canyon
Detroit mayor Jim Trett has been named the 2023 Small City Leadership Award winner by the Oregon Mayors Association. Trett received the honor at the association’s summer conference Aug. 10-12 at Hood River. Also honored […]
Out along the North Santiam River, about halfway, in river miles, between Stayton and Mehama/Lyons, lies a little oasis of paradise. Eagles and ospreys soar above the sparkling river. Salmon rush through the water while […]
Santiam Service Integration coordinator Kim Dwyer was honored as one of 17 Community Award winners selected for “Making a Difference” in the lives of the people they serve. Maps Community Foundation awarded $17,000 on Aug, […]
A Mill City couple has opened their farm to sell fresh produce, host local artisans and engage musicians, “unleashing a vibrant experience” to the Santiam Canyon and beyond. Nina and Bradley Matson, owners of Matson […]
The Linn County Historical Museum will be will host its annual Hands on History event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, at Library Park adjacent to the museum on Park Avenue […]
ALBANY — Representatives from the two-county Rural Economic Alliance (REAL) provided Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker with an update on their goals and progress Aug. 22 at the Linn County […]
On Saturday, Aug. 26 or Wednesday, Aug. 30 you can learnto grow food year-round at Santiam Community Gardens, 846 5th St., Lyons with Master Gardener Diane Hyde. Saturday’s session is 9 a.m. until noon. Wednesday’s repeat […]
WEEKLY EVENTS Monday Pressure Canner Gauge Testing – 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Santiam Community Gardens, 846 Fifth St., Lyons. Master Food Preserver will compare your gauge to a calibrated gauge from OSU Extension Service. […]
This summer’s record heat also produces challenges for those trying to beat the heat by splashing around in the water. Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are cautioning water users to be […]
Aug. 15 Civil Dispute, 9:35 a.m., Birch Street, Lyons. Couple arguing over car keys. No crimes. Parties agreed to stay separated. Welfare Check, 9:51 p.m., Main Street, Lyons. All was well. Aug. 16 Bike Traffic, […]
