Serving the communities of Mill City, Scio, Lyons, Mehama, Gates, Detroit, and Idanha
The Scio School District (SSD) Board is close to selecting an interim superintendent after former Superintendent Steve Martinelli resigned as of Nov. 2. During the board’s Nov. 21 regular meeting, Chair Nicole Buganski said they […]
The Whitewater Creek Trail, which has been closed since the 2020 Labor Day wildfires in the Santiam Canyon, has reopened. Willamette National Forest contractors have completed the required road repairs and hazard tree mitigation, and […]
A cougar has been sighted in the Mill City area and residents are advised to take extra precautions regarding pets, livestock and garbage. On Nov. 23, a post was shared to the Mill City, Oregon, […]
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for Volunteer Search and Rescue (SAR) Technicians. The search and rescue program is made of volunteers who are trained, motivated and willing to be called out […]
Toys for Joy is gearing up for this season’s holiday toy events and Christmas dinner programs. Signups are by appointment only with application materials on the fire district website, staytonfire.org. Families must live inside the […]
An international coalition led by Oregon State University scientists concludes in its annual report that the Earth’s worsening vital signs indicate a “critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis” and that “decisive action […]
The Oregon Department of Forestry is seeking nominations for the agency’s 2025 climate Smart forestry award. The deadline to submit a nomination is Dec. 31, 2024. The award recognizes landowners, land managers, researchers, operators, or […]
Families and farmers in Linn County had a delicious and nutritious new program to sink their teeth into this growing season. The Food for Health pilot program, developed by the Linn County Health Education and […]
In 2023 Denise Busch learned that, unless a new director took over the Stayton Christmas and Craft Bazaar, there would be no event that year. “I knew this was going to be the 50th year,” Busch […]
Ugly Sweater Bingo for a cause Dust off those unsightly sweaters and join the Scio Fire District for Ugly Sweater Bingo Dec. 8. Bring an unwrapped toy for ages 0-18 or a non-perisable food item […]
