Colton News

A rash of resignations from Colton's Fire District Board has some community members concerned about the town's emergency services.

Looking for ways to get into the cold over the weekend? Get out and enjoy the weather with horse-drawn carriage rides, pet photos with Santa, holiday light displays, free hot cider at local tree farms and a chance to shred the evidence of years past.

Getting "Out and About" Doesn't Have to Be a "Budget Buster" The Molalla River Recreational Area has many attractions which are unique and provide an excellent opportunity to enjoy our beautiful country, it's natural resources, and get to know the community better.

Two Colton High School students were injured this evening when they were struck by a car while crossing Oregon 211 in Colton, Oregon State Police reported.

A Sandy-area man was arrested on DUII and assault charges after he struck two Colton high school students attempting to walk across Highway 211 in Colton.

Molalla police say a K-9 officer chased a car through Colton early Friday morning.

A Wilsonville resident reported seeing a mountain lion in his yard last week. A Wilsonville resident reported seeing a mountain lion in his front yard last week.

A number of Clackamas County elementary schools made double-digit gains in state test scores released this week.

Four young adults could be facing prison terms in connection with an armed robbery in Colton that netted cigarettes and a small amount of cash.

A fire of "undetermined" origin destroyed the Fir Valley Inn, 23788 Highway 211, taking more than 30 years of memories and one family's livelihood with it.

Katherine Dunn wrote "Geek Love" in 1989. It was a finalist for the National Book Award and is still in print.

The Fir Valley Inn, the lone spot to get dinner in the small town of Colton, was destroyed by fire late Tuesday.

Registration is now open for the 26th annual Best Dam Run 10K road race and walk along the Clackamas River in Estacada on Saturday, Sept.

NEW HEMPSTEAD - The final day at Merrill L. Colton Elementary School, which closed as a public school for good yesterday, began as usual, with its 300 or so fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade students arriving on time at 8 a.m. to be welcomed by smiling staff.

The Piedmont Boys of South Carolina will perform a mix of country, southern rock and bluegrass at the Molalla Arts & Music Festival.

Fire officials have asked the Oregon State Police to help investigate a suspicious vehicle fire that broke out early today.

MONMOUTH - A philosopher, a harmonizer and a heavy hitter each provided some final words for Western Oregon University's 2009 graduating class Saturday, the school's 152nd.

Fashion designer Alton Osborne in his work space at The Studio at Colton on Wednesday, June 11, 2009.