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

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 […]

‘Pygmalion’ comes to the small stage

George Shaw’s “Pygmalion” comes alive at Spotlight Community Theatre this month. On opening night, patrons can expect to receive star treatment, as they walk the red carpet, have paparazzi taking photos, and enjoy posing with […]