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Heavy snowpack delayed good fishing
Good river conditions and adequate fish numbers have finally arrived on the North Santiam for the first time this year! This unusual lateness in prime time was caused by the very heavy snowpack and wet spring, ...
Beth Myers unlocks the mysteries of foul-tasting, strange-smelling, stain-producing or slime-growing drinking water.
Heavy snowpack delayed good fishing
Good river conditions and adequate fish numbers have finally arrived on the North Santiam for the first time this year! This unusual lateness in prime time was caused by the very heavy snowpack and wet spring, ...
ID convict jailed in Oregon sex case
A former Bonner County man accused of having sex with an underage girl here three years ago has been jailed in Oregon for his alleged involvement in a sex abuse case.
Free Mill City paddle planned for Sunday
A free whitewater paddle open to anyone and sponsored by Cascade Paddlers of Salem will be Sunday, an 8.5-mile float from Mill City to Mehama.
"The Mill City Bohemian Band was organized in this community in 1922 by local Czech residents who gained their musical training and experience in their native land in Europe.
Mill City business offers way to fight high gasoline prices
MILL CITY - When it comes to the high cost of gas, Mill City's Bill Downer doesn't mince words.
Garden-variety tour anything but
Kathy Campbell has been designing, planning and working on her home's garden for 13 years, but she still feels there's room for improvement.
Elkhorn project draws criticism
The fate of a multi-million-dollar destination resort nestled near the Opal Creek Wilderness area remains in the hands of the Marion County Board of Commissioners.
Oregon's smallest city a mile high gold rush town
The gravel roads leading to Greenhorn, Oregon's smallest, highest and most remote incorporated city, finally are clear of snowdrifts.
Albany Options School grads Albany Options School will honor its 15 graduates at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, in the school gym, 1005 Springhill Road N.E. The school provided this photo of the class.
Peer court reaches out to youths
A group of Stayton-area teens gathered last week to decide the proper punishment for one of their peers.
Class of 2008: Santiam High School
A line of graduates looks on as scholarships are announced Friday, May 30, 2008 at Santiam High School's graduation in Mill City.
Santiam High to send off 41 seniors
The 41 graduating seniors at Santiam High School will be honored in a commencement ceremony at 8 p.m. Friday in the school gym.
Moments of the Past: Having fun backfired
"By manipulating the spark and ignition, those old cars could be made to backfire like a cannon shot.
Lyons man killed in single-vehicle crash Sunday night
A 23-year-old Lyons man was killed Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash near Mill City on his way to work, officials said. via Statesman Journal
Book recounts struggles of Asian refugees
“These essays put our experiences in perspective.”
The 1970s, Tem Chea remembers, were a time of fear, running, and crowded refugee camps. via Boston.com
Mill City church fixes deteriorating building
“Even though our building was on the verge of collapse, the Catholic community in Mill City is vibrant and strong”
Members of Saint Catherine of Siena Mission Church in Mill City gathered for Mass Saturday evening in their newly renovated church. via Statesman Journal
Endorsements for local legislative offices
Most legislative candidates in the Mid-Valley are unopposed in their party primaries. via Statesman Journal
Dropout rate decreases in Stayton
“I don't feel good about that. But I have to make sure I don't lose 99 kids to save one. I know we can always improve and until we have zero drop-outs we will continue to do so.”
Fewer students dropped out from Stayton High School last year, according to a recent Oregon Department of Education report. via Statesman Journal