By Sheldon Traver Silverton resident Sarah DeSantis has personally seen what living in poverty means for many Silverton area residents. She started volunteering for Silverton Area Community Aid two years ago and was on the front lines of helping people get the food they needed. Last year she was appointed to its board of directors. On April 5, she will […]
By Sheldon Traver With the surge in community growth, South Water Street in Silverton has seen a significant increase in automotive, bike and pedestrian traffic during the past two decades. Those who have trudged through the mud or found themselves biking too close to cars will see major improvements in 2020 as the Oregon Department of Transportation makes needed changes. […]
Editor’s Note: When freelance writer Sheldon Traver heard how the May 20 tornado devastated Moore, Okla., he decided he had to help. Here is how the idea became a reality. By Sheldon Traver Monday, May 20 When I learned about the tornado in Moore, Okla., I sent a text to my friends Ryan and Angela McGraw to see if they […]
The Seniors of Silverton High School and John F. Kennedy High School (Mt. Angel) reach a memorable milestone.
Volunteers carried, sorted and stacked donations during the Oct. 17 food drive for
Silverton Area Community Aid.
There isn’t anything like it in Silverton. Coming in at more than 200,000 square feet, Silverton High School’s new Pine Street campus is the largest structure in the city. With technology integrated into classrooms, a new media center and theater, it is one of the most technologically advanced buildings in Silverton.
