Holiday season offers many ways to brighten days
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 […]
Legal Matters
Man sentenced to 75 months for fatal DUII wreck A former Mill City man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree manslaughter and DUII for a fatal […]
Trett, Page, Smith, O’Donnell likely Detroit winners
Incumbents Jim Trett, Eric Page and Todd Smith look like they have been re-elected to the Detroit City Council. The most recent release of results from the Marion County Elections office shows Trett has 91 […]
Scio chicken farm gets state permit
State officials have signed off on a new permit that will allow a large chicken facility on Linn County property between Jefferson and Scio. The state Department of Agriculture and Department of Environmental Equality approved […]
Rifle discharges during student school drop off
A student drop off at Centennial Grade School in Scio turned into a frightening moment on Monday, Nov. 4. At 7:38 a.m. the Linn County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a call reporting a firearm […]
Scio resident helps save man, dog from house fire
A Scio man is receiving praise from the Brownsville community for his work saving a resident and a dog from a house fire Friday, Oct. 11. According to a report from the Brownsville Fire District, […]
Scio Hardware and Mercantile gives back to community
Mike and Melodee Scofield didn’t set out to own a hardware store in Scio. In fact, Mike spent 25 years as a police officer in Northern California before he and Melodee decided to relocate to […]
Gretzon pleads no contest in sex assault case
A Scio-area man was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison after accepting a plea deal related to allegations of rape and assault, avoiding a trial that could have led to more prison time. Kevin Lee […]
ZCBJ Hall gets $25K to assist with roof repairs
The Linn County Lamb and Wool Fair has received a new grant that will help the group move forward with a project to replace the roof at Scio’s ZCBJ Hall. The hall, which dates to […]
State proposes stricter CAFO rules for J-S Ranch
State regulators have proposed tightening pollution standards on a local chicken ranch through a reissued permit, while area activists say the permit would not comply with new laws. On Aug. 16, the Oregon Department of […]
