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Concerns documented: Officials hammer Corps on Detroit drawdown

The proposed drawdown at Detroit Lake continues to draw comment and criticism. Here are recent developments in the saga, which involves a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to lower the level of the la...

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City of Stayton

Grants: Stayton awards $20K

The Stayton City Council has approved $20,000 in community improvement grants for the 2025-26 fiscal year, with projects ranging from art displays to CPR classes. The council awarded grants to seven r… Access the full […]

Wage hike – Freres ups the ante

Freres Lumber recently announced a 10 percent wage increase for all employees, both hourly and salaried. The increase bumps entry-level wages to a starting pay rate of $17.42 per hour. “To put it simp… Access […]

Warning Illegal fireworks, burning, carry fines

With the approach of the 4th of July holiday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is asking everyone to use extra caution while celebrating this year. The extreme heat and high temperatures in the area… Access […]