News for those who live, work and play in North Santiam Canyon
Spotlight Community Theatre is putting on a live radio-style performance of A Blondie Christmas the first weekend in December. Showings are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and […]
It felt like a big pep rally before an important ball game. People just kept showing up in the Stayton High gym. Faculty members and administrators. Community members and boosters. When the school bell rang […]
Stayton author Patricia Betters has just released a trilogy of her writings, including Oink, A Love Story, Oink and the Willow House, and her newest book Oink’s Friend, Jack. The three books, collectively known as […]
Santiam Hospital & Clinics in Stayton has added a robot surgical tool to its health care toolkit. The hospital has purchased, received and is currently installing a da Vinci Xi surgical system. The machine is […]
Each step along the journey of parenthood holds its own challenges, according to Holly Pomme – a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a certification in Perinatal Mental Health. “People don’t always understand the significance of how everything […]
Another piece of the impressive facilities upgrades at Stayton High in recent years will begin taking shape soon. A groundbreaking ceremony has been set for Wednesday, Nov. 8, at noon to note the beginning of […]
When Linda Banister read an advertisement for the national organization known as Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) – an organization founded in 1890 to “promote historic preservation, education and patriotism” – she was intrigued […]
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) […]
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 […]
By Mary Owen Spotlight Community Theatre has put out a call for community members to “come play with us.” “We are building a family from the community using expression and art,” board members wrote. “We […]