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By the time firefighters arrived the store was fully engulfed in flames. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Devastating loss – Silver Falls store burns down, owners hope to rebuild

By Stephen Floyd Iconic local business Silver Falls Country Store has burned down after suddenly catching fire during the early hours of Feb. 16. No one was injured, however, the building at 172 Silver Falls Drive was a total loss. Chief Brandon Hamilton with the Drakes Crossing Fire District said crews were called around 1:05 a.m. and when they arrived […]

Here is a look at the smoldering aftermath of an Aug. 1 grass fire that badly damaged a firewood processing facility off of Pine Street in Silverton. James Day

Silverton grass fire damages firewood facility

By James Day A two-alarm grass fire on Aug. 1 severely damaged a Silverton firewood processing facility off of Pine Street. The blaze, which consumed approximately five acres,  was caused by sparks from farm machinery, said Keith Veit, assistant chief of the Silverton Fire District. “A tractor was mowing wheat stubble in the field and it is believed that a […]