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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 […]
On a spring Saturday 21 years ago a group of us sat around the kitchen table and talked about what was important to putting out a good newspaper – and what was important to us, […]
Multiple local district boards have open positions for the May 20 election. Prospective candidates have until March 20 to file. Candidates must meet residency requirements and be registered to vote within the district boundaries. All […]
The Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 79th annual Chamber & Community Awards. This year’s theme, “Boldly Different, Brilliant Together,” celebrates the businesses in our communities that together create the rich tapestry […]
Longtime Stayton Parks and Recreation Board member and Planning Commission member Richard Lewis has stepped down from both boards after a decade-and-a-half of service. On Dec. 30, the Planning Commission canceled its regular meeting and […]
The Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce is joining with presenting sponsor Umpqua Bank to “celebrate the unique and outstanding contributions of local businesses, non-profits and individuals who seek to enhance our region.” But they need […]
On Oct. 14 contractors broke ground on Doris’s New Place – the Santiam Canyon home of Family Building Blocks. “We are very excited,” Family Building Blocks Executive Director Patrice Altenhofen said. “We need to be […]
Cari Sessums had only owned the Covered Bridge Café in Stayton for one month when two of her employees, Judi Skinner and Sue Masse, approached her with a request. “Judy and Sue came to me […]
Long, sweltering summer days affect everyone, but they can especially affect pets who do not have the ability to turn on an air conditioner, get a cool drink or don shoes to protect their feet […]
Santiam Hospital & Clinics celebrated the achievements of its Service Integration program on June 14, on the north lawn of the hospital. A crowd of about 75 was on hand, including Linn County Commissioner Will […]