News for those who live, work and play in the Santiam Canyon

Find a painted rock; win a prize from SOCC

Get snuggly warm  and venture out to find two rocks hidden daily in Mill City as part of Santiam Outreach Community Center’s Christmas happenings. SOCC, along with its Salem partner ROCC, will host the “12 […]

Civics education grants available

The Oregon State Capitol Foundation (OSCF) is now accepting applications for a third round of the Civics Education Initiative program. “The Civics Education Initiative aims to educate Oregonians about how our citizen democracy works, how […]

Lisa Brunson, with her husband Justin, was awarded the Santiam Service Integration Surfboard award at the June 29 end of year celebration. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Mill City woman receives SSI Surfboard award

A Mill City team member of the Santiam Service Integration is riding the waves of success! Capturing this year’s Surfboard Award is Lisa Brunson, resource coordinator for the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency/ARCHES Program based […]

Congratulations to the Class of 2023

Santiam Junior/Senior High School says good-bye this June to the largest class of seniors ever to graduate.  “We have 50 scholars who will be walking across the stage on June 9 allowing their families, friends […]

Spotlight Community Theatre

Spotlight hosts youth drama camp

Spotlight Commuity Theatre in Stayton will hold its first annual Beverly Wilson Memorial Summer Youth Drama Camp on July 31 – Aug. 4.  A morning session will be held for ages 7-12 and an afternoon […]