Tool library purchases second storage unit
Thanks to a grant from the Salem Foundation, the Santiam Canyon Tool Library was able to purchase a second Conex box. “Our first Conex box filled up quickly and we were storing equipment off site […]
Camp for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth ready for summer of fun
Youngsters come first at Camp Taloali. “Our passion is kids are No. 1,” said Janet Johanson, who serves on the camp’s board of directors. “As always, we are here for our campers, and also here […]
Santiam Medical Clinic aims to help patients with more than healthcare
At the start of this year, Santiam Hospital initiated a new program to help Mill City patients navigate their healthcare options. Community Health Worker Josie Crocker serves at the Santiam Medical Clinic as a liaison […]
Upward Bound offers multitude of summer camp sessions
Upward Bound Camp is busy getting ready for summer fun! “We are offering eight weeks of summer camp,” said Diane Turnbull, director of the Gates camp that has provided Christian-based recreational and educational camp experiences […]
Meet the Lambies returns
A springtime favorite at Wolston Farms is back after a two-year hiatus. A part of the farm’s annual open house, Meet the Lambies Day offers folks lots of little lambs to pet, hold and cuddle […]
Suzy’s Taqueria is back in Detroit
“We’re coming home baby. Hot ‘n ready. Going up the mountain!” Yes, Suzy’s Taqueria’s second food truck is now open for business, and is back at 100 Detroit Ave. in Detroit, with a reminder to […]
Free trees, shrubs available for wildfire survivors
By Mary Owen For the second year, approximately 30,000 native trees and shrubs will be given away to Santiam Canyon residents of properties impacted by 2020’s Beachie Creek and Lionshead wildfires. “For the residents I’ve […]
Two arrested in Riverview Community Bank robbery
By Mary Owen Local police departments assisted in apprehending two Albany residents accused of robbing an Aumsville bank. Dustin Michael Halvorsen, 37, and Noelle Monique Lerma, 23, face a federal charge for their alleged role […]
Historic Brown House needs funds to meet codes for events
By Mary Owen Within the next two years, the Santiam Heritage Foundation (SHF) must raise enough funds to meet building requirements set forth by the City of Stayton or stop holding events at the Historic […]
