Stayton lights up town from library to tree
On Friday, Dec. 6 Stayton will light up like a “winter wonderland” thanks to the City of Stayton and Revitalize Downtown Stayton (RDS). “The light display at the library will be the start of the […]
Bringing artsy back – Walkway mural refreshes Farmers Market site
The renewed push for public art in Stayton has kicked off with a mural downtown – not on a building as one may expect, but as a colorful walkway at the site of the Stayton […]
Community Improvement Grants
The Stayton City Council has awarded $40,000 in grants for seven projects as part of the city’s renewed Community Improvement Grant program. A similar program began in 2019 but was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
State of Stayton – Key positions filled
The City of Stayton celebrated a year of accomplishments and expressed optimism for future projects during the first-ever State of the City Address last month. Delivered by Mayor Brian Quigley March 5 in a 15-minute […]
Stayton Ghost Tour and Chocolate Walk Oct. 27
Revitalize Downtown Stayton and Brown House Event Center will co-sponsor the 6th Annual Stayton Ghost Tour and Chocolate Walk on Friday, Oct. 27, 5:30 to 9 p.m. This will be an in-person event. After a […]
New festivities – A little holiday ho-ho-ho
The day after Thanksgiving is being given a new face in Stayton with the inaugural Stayton Holiday Festival, scheduled for Nov. 25 and 26 throughout downtown. Presented by Revitalize Downtown Stayton, this free event is […]
The Hobson-Gehlen – $200K grant to aid Stayton building’s restoration
Revitalize Downtown Stayton has received a $200,000 state grant which it will use to help restore the exterior of the Hobson-Gehlen building. The grant was one of 28 awards ranging from $23,000 to $200,000 issued […]
Only the beginning – Ten businesses opening in downtown Stayton
Vacant storefront windows wrapped in brown paper are leaving shoppers wondering what’s going on? Ten small businesses are relocating, reopening, expanding, or starting a new venture in historic downtown Stayton. What makes this neighborhood so […]
Ghosts on the town – Stayton talent makes movie magic for good cause
The annual Stayton Ghost Tour and Chocolate Walk has taken on an eerie twist this year. Because of COVID, the popular event has been turned into a movie, The Stayton Ghost Tour and Historic Walk, […]
Rising Star – Jordan Ohrt honored for dedication as Stayton’s advocate
Earning the title of 2020 Rising Star is Stayton City Councilor Jordan Ohrt. “I am kind of a ‘Jill of all trades’ as it were,” said Ohrt, a mom of two who also helps her […]