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Child safety: Training on what makes a ‘safe’ adult helps

By Melissa Wagoner Stranger danger, the idea that unknown people can pose a threat, is an important topic for parents but it can also be a difficult one to broach. Many parents worry about instilling ...

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Multiple charges follow ‘crime spree’

A Stayton man is facing numerous charges following an alleged crime spree that included the theft of a cash register from a convenience store and an assault on a police officer. Bradley Lewis Bethell,… Access […]

Election 2022: Ceja, Valentine, Kingsbury set as mayors

Here is a look at local towns in which the races were generally uncontested:  Aumsville: Councilor Angelica Ceja is taking over as mayor. Incumbent Derek Clevenger chose not to seek re-election to ano… Access the […]

Hospital expansion under way

It was years in the making, but Nov. 19 before a crowd of more than 200, ground was officially broken for Santiam Memorial Hospital’s four-story, 50,600 square foot patient tower expansion. The $30 million project is expected to be completed by July 2012.