News for those who live, work and play in North Santiam Canyon
A Brown House archiving project continues to preserve local history for future generations. “The project got started [earlier this year] when we had archivist Jennifer Gehringer from Willamette University volunteer to help us with the […]
Forming a special sewer district for the upper Santiam Canyon communities of Mill City, Gates, Detroit and Idanha is moving forward. “In 2015, Marion County put together a distressed communities event specifically focused on the […]
Aumsville is the first Marion County city to be StormReady, a certification from the National Weather Service. “Our flood planner at Marion County was working on the Community Rating System and mentioned that being a […]
The North Santiam School District Board has charged a Long Range Facility Master Planning Committee with a number of tasks designated to improve facilities over the next two decades. “I’m excited to get the process […]
Stayton’s Economic Development and Strategy Plan took a leap forward with a thumbs up from the city council. Adopted at the council’s Sept. 16 meeting, the report prepared by Bridge Economic Development and Mackenzie recommends […]
When 11-year-old Yves Dushime got a shiny red Hot Wheels car in a shoebox packed with Christmas goodies, he was awestruck! “The thing that he wanted most was a red car,” said Michelle Finn, with […]
The American Roots Music Festival is coming to Turner Memorial Tabernacle this month. “The festival celebrates genres of music that evolved from America’s unique blend of cultures and influences, music that has become part of […]
Feed My Starving Children will get a helping hand to turn hunger into hope from local volunteers in October. “It has been exciting to watch the community respond this year,” said Kelly Fields, Stayton High […]
Mayor Hank Porter has invited potential candidates to attend the Stayton City Council meeting tin October. “We want to let them see us in action,” Porter said. “Maybe somebody will get cold feet when they […]
President Teddy Roosevelt, performed by historical recreator Joe Wiegand, is coming to the Brown House Event Center this month. The Teddy Roosevelt Oregon Roadshow takes place from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9 […]