News for those who live, work and play in North Santiam Canyon

Dates, deals, decisions

Fatal hit-and-run trial set A January trial has been set for an Aumsville man accused of killing a Salem woman in a DUII hit-and-run collision. Eric Raymond Webb, 49, is scheduled to stand trial Jan. […]

Stayton Fire District

Stayton Fire District gets $1 million in grants

The Stayton Fire District has received a pair of federal grants totaling more than $1 million that will help the district with firefighter recruiting and retention and equipment needs. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) […]

Farmers Against Foster Farms

Proposed chicken ranches listed for sale

Local activists are claiming a victory after the properties for two proposed industrial-scale chicken ranches were put up for sale. Real estate listings for Hiday Ranch, near Aumsville, and Evergreen Ranch, near Scio, were posted […]

Legal Matters

Vet takes deal in animal neglect case A Scio veterinarian will be allowed to continue his practice while on probation after accepting a plea deal in an animal neglect case. Brian James Dietrich, 43, owner […]