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Construction tax for schoolsgets green light
The city of Stayton could start collecting a construction excise tax as early as Aug.
Teens spark blaze at Turner house
Two teen boys lit a fire in a home Sunday that displaced the family of five who lived there.
Relay for Life event isn't about despair but hope
I went for a walk the other morning, and it broke my heart. As one of hundreds of participants in the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life, I had committed to walking a couple of hours to honor the ...
This year's SummerFest includes new events
Classic cars won't be the only eye-catching sight cruising the streets of downtown Stayton during the upcoming SummerFest celebration.
As participants of all ages took to the Regis High School Track on Friday night and walked the first lap for the Stayton area Relay For Life, Matthew Wilder's "Break My Stride" blared through speakers.
Judge withholds bail for officer accused of abuse
A Silverton police officer and former Stayton reserve officer who is accused of sexually abusing an underage girl and who was involved in the fatal shooting of an Irish citizen was denied bail Tuesday by a ...
Woman drops $1.5 millionlawsuit against Stayton
Stayton resident Dawn Tamburri has dropped a $1.5 million lawsuit filed two years ago against the city of Stayton, the city said in a July 14 news release.
Eileen M. Wright, 78, of Westlake, Ore., passed away in her home on July 3, 2008.
County fair kicks off in style
The tax assessor is not normally regarded as a keeper of lore, but Marion County's Richard Kreitzer realizes you need to wear several hats while operating a booth at the county fair.
Volunteers from local churches spruce up city
A group of eight local churches spent their weekend painting, pruning and generally sprucing up Stayton's city buildings, parks and schools.
No one was happy when the Fourth of July fireworks display was moved from longtime venue Stayton High School to the middle school this year, but the change couldn't be helped, and Friday's event didn't ...
Stayton turns out to celebrate Fourth of July
Sitting in comfy lawn chairs arranged in the front yard of her Stayton home, Gladys McAlister and her son, Harold, along with his sister-in-law Janet McAlister, had a front row seat to the Stayton Fourth of ...
After dispute about vacant seat, Stayton council will update charter
Stemming from a recent debate about the interpretation of the city's charter, the Stayton City Council plans to update the document - a task that has not been done for more than a decade.
EUGENE - Stayton's Jared Swehosky will always be remembered at Stayton High School as a runner.
Race benefits kidney foundation
Life-long Stayton resident Carey Nash has never thought of herself as an athlete, but she participated in the Old-Time 4th of July 10K Run and 3K Run/Walk for Hope anyway.
New cafe wants to grow into community center
The historic Gardner House Bed & Breakfast in Stayton now has more to offer than a cozy room and a warm meal.
Planning commission approves KFC/Taco Bell restaurant site plan
The City of Stayton is poised to get another fast food restaurant. The Stayton Planning Commission approved a site plan for a Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell restaurant at its Monday meeting.
City considers ways to pay for street repairs
Stayton city officials are compiling a plan to improve city streets. Interim public works manager Don Albert said the plan has been in the works since about 2004.
Man dies after shot by Silverton police officer
A Silverton police officer responding to a reported burglary shot and killed a man late Monday, according to the Marion County District Attorney's office.
Dream becomes reality pet-care center caters to small dogs
A pack of small dogs - led by a long-haired dachshund, a chubby French bulldog and a timid blue heeler - surround Angela Kenaston, licking her face and vying for her attention.