Sometimes, you snap a picture and only later discover that it's a completely awesome shot.

Those who grow the food and feed our region were celebrated Jan. 29 at the Saif Corp.

As strong as the message was from the two top Republicans in the Oregon House about taxes and jobs, what was more significant Wednesday night was the medium.

A three-alarm fire that gutted the interior of a two-story building located on the Fairview Training Center complex Wednesday, continues to smolder this morning.

Tai chi classes are offered by Stayton Family Memorial Pool from 9 to 9:50 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Stayton Community Center, 400 W. Virginia St.

McMinnville-based Western Oregon Waste announced Monday the sale of a 28 percent stake to San Francisco-based Recology Inc., an employee-owned company known for innovative recycling, composting and organics programs widely available in the Bay Area.

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The railroad crossing on Wilco Road and Locust Street has some really bad road ruts at this crossing that are badly in need of road repair.

Teena Bowers of Aumsville struggled to find a new doctor who fit her needs - for 14 years, she's suffered from lower-back pain and has gone through three surgeries.

A 13-year-old girl who called for help after finding a woman and her dog trapped in Mill Creek was presented with a lifesaving award Jan.

Some were from the surrounding South Salem neighborhood, some from out of town and some were homeless.

In Aumsville, 2010 will be a year of finishing up long-term goals, city administrator Maryann Hills said.

A kitchen fire started in a Sublimity home Sunday while the homeowner used the oven's 'self cleaning' option, causing about $20,000 worth of damage.

There is nothing antiquated about yarncraft. That was clear early Saturday afternoon at the Coffee House Cafe in downtown Salem where four women shared thoughts, notes and laughs while plying at their respective projects as part of the Salem Crochet Clique.

Meet other parents of September 2010 kids and share parenting stories as your children grow.

The year 2009 will be remembered as a year of hard times. The pressures of the economic crisis continued to be felt on Main Street.

2. Pick up available same date. SUGGESTED DONATION: $4 for drop off, proceeds go to Boy Scout Troop 150 CONTACT: 391-9313 -HAYESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WHERE: 4545 Ward Drive NE HOURS: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan.

A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village. Aumsville Corn Festival. Aurora Colony Historical Society & Museum.

Rescue crews pulled a 37-year-old woman and her dog from Mill Creek on Saturday after a 13-year-old girl heard screams for help and notified authorities.

We have officially entered my favorite time of year: the holidays! 'Tis the season for carols, decorated trees, family and lots and lots of food.