Rural fire districts need more volunteers
When Robert Gendhar graduated from high school in Hubbard, he thought he knew what he wanted to do with his life. “I wanted to be an agronomist,” he laughed. But then a few of his […]
Report on Detroit lake, fish due in 2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is steaming toward another report on how to achieve cooler water temperatures and better fish passage at Detroit Lake and other reservoirs in the Willamette River Basin. A new […]
Evans takes the helm as Gates mayor
Gates Councilor Ron Evans has been elected by his fellow council members to serve as the city’s mayor. Evans, who was elected and sworn in at the November meeting, replaces Brian Gander, who resigned Oct. […]
Marion County buys Gates land for future use
Marion County has purchased seven acres of undeveloped land in the city limits of Gates with an eye for future development potential rather than a specific project. On Nov. 29, the Board of County Commissioners […]
Judge sets April deadline limits in PacifiCorp lawsuit
An April deadline has been set for state regulators to determine whether or not PacifiCorp can change its contract with ratepayers to significantly limit lawsuits, including those for wildfires. The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) […]
Santiam hosts countywide wrestling tourney
Bragging rights for all of Linn County will be on the line Jan. 4, when Santiam High hosts the annual Linn County Wrestling Championship. Wrestling begins at 9:30 a.m., with Wolverines coach Kerry Crowston estimating […]
Scio SD sees mixed test scores
The Scio School District saw an increase in graduation rates and a decrease in regular attendance during the previous school year, while standardized test scores saw mixed results. The Oregon Department of Education published its […]
Mill City RFD will recycle Christmas trees
The Mill City Volunteer Firemen will recycle your Christmas tree on Jan. 6, 2024, with a donation of four cans of food for the local food bank. If you would like to have your tree […]
Calendar
WEEKLY EVENTS Monday Stayton Community Food Bank – 9 a.m. – noon, 1210 Wilco Road. Monday – Friday. 503-769-4088 Senior Meals – 11:30 a.m. Age 60 and older. Serves Stayton, Sublimity, Aumsville, Lyons, Mehama. Repeats […]
Linn County Sheriff’s Office Log: Dec. 19 – 24
Dec. 19 Theft, 7:40 a.m., SE Kingwood Avenue, Mill City. Deputy spoke with two individuals about a phone that was borrowed and had not been returned yet. Dog Complaint, 8:29 a.m., S First Avenue, Mill […]
