News for those who live, work and play in North Santiam Canyon
City officials recognized the legacy of the late Hank Porter during the most recent meeting of the Stayton City Council, acknowledging Porter’s many decades in civic leadership. Porter died at age 81 on Dec. 26, […]
Stayton Mayor-elect Brian Quigley said he is determined to bridge gaps between City Hall and the local community when he takes office in January, building on gains recently made by the city manager’s office. Currently […]
Two city officials with long histories of public service are running for mayor in Stayton. Incumbent Mayor Hank Porter was unable to seek a third term due to new term limits. City Councilor Brian Quigley […]
After more than one-and-a-quarter centuries, The Stayton Mail is being discontinued as owner Gannett shifts its focus away from print media. A Gannett spokesperson confirmed Aug. 17 the weekly newspaper’s publication would be suspended indefinitely […]
The May 18 election could usher in a “do or die” situation for the Stayton recreation options and library facilities, if the two tax levies on the ballot pass or fail. “Both of these levies […]
The Stayton City Council voted Feb. 22 to adopt a city ordinance establishing a Public Arts Commission to approve any public art within the city of Stayton. “Having a public body responsible for works of […]
The Stayton City Council recently opted to split a proposed five-year local option tax levy to be placed on the May 18 election ballot. “The idea of a recreation levy separate from the library levy […]
After 38 years, Santiam Hospital President and CEO Terry Fletchall is retiring. “Over my tenure, I have been blessed to work with exceptional people who share a common cause,” Fletchall said in the Santiam Community […]
COVID-19 restrictions and lack of finances forced the Stayton Family Memorial Pool to close on Nov. 20. “We made a decision over the past few weeks because of some maintenance and use issues, we just […]
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 […]