By Don Murtha Mount Angel resident Lillian Marshall, 91, understands how war can leave a country in ruins and the efforts it takes to rebuild it. Marshall served as a secretary in the U.S. Army after World War II in Berlin, Germany. “I was so appalled by the ruins throughout the city that all I wanted to do was turn […]
Editor’s note: Our Town reporter Don Murtha interviewed the seven candidates competing on the Nov. 6 ballot for three seats on the Silverton City Council. This contains more information than the Oct. 15 print edition. By Don Murtha Ron Butcher If elected, Ron Butcher said he would address citizens’ concerns including establishing a balanced budget, keeping the swimming pool open and […]
The challenges facing Silverton are many: downtown development and urban renewal, business recruitment, park planning, sewer and water issues, and setting budget priorities in a fiscally challenging environment.
After a career of 28 years with the U.S. Foreign Service, Mary Rose Brandt of Silverton said she believes the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya was the work of outsiders.
When the family auto starts needing too many repairs and those repairs eat into the household budget, it’s time to replace the “old clunker.” The same, firefighters say, is true for old fire engines.
Jeff Charilloz, a veteran of 17 years with the Mount Angel Police Department, has been appointed by the City Council as the city’s first police officer to have the rank of sergeant.
The Silverton Christian School on Eureka Avenue will soon be enlarged by four new classrooms in a 3,584 square-foot addition to the existing space.
Visitors to Mount Angel’s Oktoberfest this year will notice a familiar gathering spot has received a makeover. On Aug. 31, city officials, volunteers and contributors attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at Mount Angel’s new Saalfeld Park. The site was the home of the late Henrietta Saalfeld, whose family donated the property to the City of Mount Angel to be used as a relaxing place for residents and visitors.
Both familiar and new faces are vying for election to the Mount Angel City Council. The ballot for the Nov. 6 election will have five candidates. City councilor Andrew Otte is running unopposed for mayor. Current Mayor Rick Schiedler has chosen not to seek reelection.
There’s a secret Silverton and Mount Angel residents know.
Taking on the big boys can be tough, but when you take first place at a competition you have an advantage.
The top five students at John F. Kennedy High School share many talents, goals, dreams and achievements.
St Joseph’s Shelter of Mount Angel has undertaken a complete renovation of one dormitory to house migrant and farm worker families in 10 new apartment units.
Henrietta Saalfeld, “Hank” as she was known in Mount Angel, might be pleased to see what is being done with the house she donated to the city. It is being dressed up for use as a city park. Saalfeld passed away July 30, 2010.
Counselors, school supplies, coaches, food service, maintenance, athletics and band are part of a long list of reductions and cuts on the proposed Mount Angel School District 2012-13 budget to meet a $792,737 shortfall.
Music lovers – especially those who enjoy big bands – should mark their calendar for Saturday, April 21 when music will fill the as the Marion County Citizens Band hosts the third annual Mid-Valley Community Band Festival.
If you could donate $20 to Kennedy High School’s athletic program and all you had to do is drive a new car, would you do it? That’s the deal.
Bill Predeek is a humble man. He will tell you that although he is president of the Mount Angel Historical Society and one of its founders, many others have made it what it is and he could not have done it alone. He will name others who deserve the credit.
A guest is coming and you have no space in your home – only a small room with a desk. Hiddenbed of Oregon, a business started by the Cobb family of Mount Angel, has the solution to that and many other space problems.
Sausage, strudel, pretzel, beverages, dancing, non-stop music and a lot of fun will make Mount Angel’s fourth annual Wurstfest come alive.
Dodie Brockamp is ready to “jump right in” to her new job as director of the Silverton Senior Center after long and varied career working with people.
To enjoy authentic German baked goods, you would think you would have to travel to Germany.
Twyla Blatchford went to Germany to learn the secrets of German baking studying under master bakers in the Black Forest.
If John F. Kennedy High School students want a clue of their new principal’s goals for their school, all they need to do is look at his license plate.
Every Wednesday evening is like a Christmas family gathering at dinner for a cross-section of the people of Silverton when they come to eat at the Silverton First Christian Church.
By the time Ken Fessler is finished with them, they are ready for a warm, sunny place. Fessler is the owner of Fessler Nursery, 12666 Monitor McKee Road, N.E., where he grows annuals and perennials for springtime gardens and
