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Budget challenges for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department have postponed a planned campground addition at Silver Falls State Park while also limiting some of the special events offered at the park. The OPRD is […]
Santiam Hospital & Clinics presents two community town halls this month to discuss a proposed merger with Salem Health. The two nonprofit hospital and medical systems announced plans to merge on Jan. 22. Santiam Hospital […]
Oregon officials have been looking at changes in the permit system for whitewater rafters. Currently, only craft of more than 10 feet must pay the permit fee, which is used to assist in statewide marine […]
Santiam Hospital & Clinics and Salem Health have announced an agreement to merge their operations. Maggie Hudson, president and CEO of Stayton-based Santiam Hospital, and Cheryl Wolfe, president and CEO of Salem Health, announced the […]
The Brown House in Stayton has set up a program of historical presentations to assist with national celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Eight historical societies from throughout eastern Marion County […]
After spending 15 years moving from one leased location to the next, Doris’s Place – a branch of the relief nursery, Family Building Blocks (FBB) – has a permanent and much larger home. “It was […]
When Cherie Girod was a sophomore at Willamette University, she lost two people who were close to her to domestic violence related homicide – a teacher and an aunt on her mother’s side. And so, […]
The application process is underway for those seeking scholarships from the Mike Long Youth Benefit Golf Tournament. The September event at Mallard Creek in Lebanon, the 24th to be held, raised $35,000 for grants and […]
It’s another brand, spanking new year. It’s a blank slate, a whole new ballgame, a time to turn the page. Pick your cliché. In reality, what a new calendar offers is limitless. Individually, everyone can […]
Six months ago we reached out and let our readers know Our Town needs your help to continue its work building community. The response has been heart-warming. To all those who have contributed to the […]