Serving the communities of Stayton, Sublimity, Aumsville, Lyons and Mehama
The proposed drawdown at Detroit Lake continues to draw comment and criticism. Here are recent developments in the saga, which involves a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to lower the level of the lake […]
The Stayton City Council has proposed a scaled-down version of a parks and pool levy for the May 19 ballot after a previous measure was rejected by voters in November. During their regular meeting Feb. […]
Two Republican candidates have come forward seeking to replace Ed Diehl in Oregon’s House District 17, which includes Stayton and the Santiam Canyon. Diehl, who was elected in 2022, will not seek re-election because he […]
Sex offender arrested for possession of child porn A local sex offender with a history of grooming teenage boys has been arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography. Robert Lee Allen Jr., 36, of Stayton, was […]
The Marion County Housing Authority (MCHA) has apologized for the months it took to correct low water pressure at Oak Park Village in Stayton. Tenants of the low-income senior apartments filed at least five complaints […]
The Brown House in Stayton has set up a program of historical presentations to assist with national celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Eight historical societies from throughout eastern Marion County […]
After spending 15 years moving from one leased location to the next, Doris’s Place – a branch of the relief nursery, Family Building Blocks (FBB) – has a permanent and much larger home. “It was […]
Charge for firearm threat A Stayton man is facing multiple charges after allegedly threatening a woman with a firearm during a domestic assault in November. David Allen Vasquez, 44, was charged Nov. 24 in Marion […]
Most people don’t spend much time thinking about what they will do in the event of an emergency. But Scott Cooper – a firefighter and paramedic for the past 40 years in the Stayton, Turner […]
The Cities of Stayton and Sublimity are getting into the holiday spirit during the first weekend of December. “Everybody is welcome to attend the tree lighting…” Howard Tsang, the Community Engagement Coordinator for the City […]