Baker’s dozen calendar – Things we won’t see in 2020
I always look at a new year as a blank slate. Given the gift of another 8,784 hours – this is a leap year – what, exactly, do I plan to make of it? Well, […]
Second act: Community theatre rebrands, prepares for Christmas shows
Just in time for the holidays, Aumsville Community Theatre has a new name, a new matinee, and a new venue. ACT has now become Spotlight Community Theatre, a name that embodies what SCT stands […]
Mari-Linn at 70 – Hornets celebrate in style for school’s anniversary
Mari-Linn Elementary is celebrating 70 years of learning and “generations of joy” with a huge anniversary bash. The event will take place 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the school, which is the hub of the […]
Snow Peak: Stayton brewery makes the climb
A lot of research, development and a trip to a small Montana brewery inspired three local couples to open their own brewery in Stayton. “We decided then that we wanted to open a brewery in […]
For the archives: Brown House volunteers preserve local history treasures
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 […]
One more chance for Fall Leaf Clean-up
Stayton’s annual Fall Leaf Clean-up Days offers one more opportunity for homeowners and residents to drop off yard debris for free at the city Public Works Shops. Stayton residents are responsible for all leaves and […]
Council seat: Candidates invited
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 […]
The Lion returns: Roosevelt reprisor to perform
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 […]