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Building momentum: Silverton Habitat project gets a federal boost

By James Day Efforts to put together an ambitious 18-home Habitat for Humanity project in Silverton are receiving a $1 million windfall from the federal government. The funds, part of a $1.5 trillion spending package signed by President Joe Biden last month, were secured by Oregon’s two U.S. senators, Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley. North Willamette Valley Habitat for Humanity […]

Witnesses to history: SHS students, staff attend Inauguration

Twenty-two Silverton High School students and three chaperones enjoyed a whirlwind visit to Washington D.C., leaving on Jan. 17 and returning Jan. 23. During their stay, they visited with Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, attended the Inaugeration of President Barak Obama and the parade, visited historical sights and created lifelong memories. The students who spent 16 months saving […]