Canine cop: Drug-detecting dog joins Stayton PD

May 2013 Posted in News | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Stayton Police have recently added a four-footed member to their team. The department has ordered a drug detection canine from Pacific Coast K-9 in Custer, Wash., and the next step is to start training the dog this month. “Having a ...

Plans for Pioneer Park: $300,000 grant sought

April 2013 Posted in Community, News | Comments Off

By Mary Owen A two-year project to improve Pioneer Park will move forward if the city of Stayton’s recent grant request is approved. “The Parks and Recreation board will apply for a Recreation Trails Program grant from the Oregon Parks and Recreation ...

An ounce of prevention: Teach children how to be safe

February 2013 Posted in News | Comments Off

By Mary Owen On the heels of a letter to Sublimity residents inserted with January’s water bill, an incident occurred at Sublimity School that tested Deputy Sheriff Chris Bangs’ timely advice. On Jan. 11, Officer Bangs was called to Sublimity School to ...

Morley guilty: Judge orders restitution, jail time, community service

February 2013 Posted in News | Comments Off

By Mary Owen After pleading guilty to four counts of theft and one count of aggravated theft, former Stayton Booster Club treasurer Dick Morley was sentenced on Jan. 16 to 30 days in jail and 24 months of probation. Judge Thomas Hart ...

School security: National news, local threats lead to review of precautions

December 2012 Posted in News, School | Comments Off

By Mary Owen In the wake of the Connecticut school shootings, a rumor circulated around Stayton High School that a student or students were going to harm others on Dec. 21. “The threats were in the form of rumors on Facebook that ...

School bond passes: District looks for construction management

December 2012 Posted in News, School | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Now that Stayton residents have passed the almost $23 million construction bond Nov. 6, the North Santiam School District’s first action will be to sell it on the bond market, according to Andy Gardner, NSSD superintendent. Gardner said the ...

Three candidates: Stayton mayoral candidates share their goals

October 2012 Posted in News | Comments Off

Stayton Candidates Forum Stayton mayoral and city council candidates will have an opportunity to present their views at the Stayton/Sublimity Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum Thursday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m. at the Stayton Public Library, 515 N. First Ave. The forum will be in a question-and-answer format, giving ...

Homework time: Voters get a chance to learn where candidates stand on city issues and goals

October 2012 Posted in News | Comments Off

Chamber hosts Sublimity Candidates Forum The Stayton/Sublimity Chamber of Commerce presents a Sublimity Candidates Forum Thursday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m. at Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson St. Voters are invited to submit questions prior to the event by emailing them to ...

Career ready: School district, NORPAC partner for certificate program

October 2012 Posted in News, School | Comments Off

By Mary Owen A new certification program will help give Stayton High School students the basic mechanics needed for entering the work force. During this school year, the North Santiam School District will work with NORPAC Foods to provide interested students with ...

Nine counts: Grand jury indicts Morley, arraignment set for Oct. 23

October 2012 Posted in News | Comments Off

By Mary Owen A Marion County Grand Jury returned a nine-count indictment on Sept. 10 against former Stayton High Booster Club treasurer Dick Morley. “We have put some safeguards in place and shored up policies and procedures,” said Jodi Hack, Booster Club ...
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