Scio News

COTTAGE GROVE - Steve Moore ran the bottom of Cottage Grove Speedway into the lead Sunday night and wasn't going to leave it for anything.

Fans of Mid-Valley hip hop will not want to miss Bubbi Swatta's free show tonight as he performs songs from his debut album, "This is BS." The CD also boasts feature performances from local artists, including Matty, The Kid Espi and Einstein.

Teens are invited to "Paint Creations," a summer reading program activity at Stayton Public Library.

Stayton cafe turns 1, adds breakfast menu Gardner House Cafe in Stayton is adding a full breakfast menu and is celebrating its first-year anniversary.

Mary Ann Tunnell, 63, of Sweet Home, died May 30, 2009. She was born Feb. 10, 1946 in Lebanon to John M. and Irene Kroker, Sr.

A bill that puts the brakes on online public charter schools narrowly won approval in the House on Tuesday.

Online charter school supporters say they will file a state ethics complaint against the Oregon Department of Education's staff attorney.

A rash of burglaries has been reported this week at rural homes in Linn County. Sheriff's deputies are considering whether burglaries in Stayton, Scio and Tangent are connected.

Cyndy C. Carmichael of Scio, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Portland State University, has made the school's Dean's List, Portland State University officials announced recently.

The Oregon School Activities Association redistricting committee is working on draft modifications to league alignments in preparation for a new term in 2010, and some Stayton-area schools have been keeping a close eye.

Santiam Memorial Hospital is hosting the 20th annual Fun Run and Health Walk on Saturday at the hospital, 1401 N. Tenth Ave., Stayton.

The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating a failed movie stunt in which an actor was badly burned as he leaped from a window during a choreographed explosion, Scio Fire Chief Rich LaBelle said today.

Bobbie Anderson of Junction City has run her Border Collie, Tater, once already Friday.

Something went wrong during an independent film shoot near Lebanon, leaving one man badly burned.

A cool spring has delayed rhododendron blossoms this year at Bear Creek Nursery in Scio, but when there are flowers, owners Dale and Thuy Chrestenson expect strong retail sales for their specialty product.

The third-graders of Centennial Elementary School in Scio are looking to the stars.

If you're a third or fourth grader, on field trip to a special Ag Fest day sponsored by McDonald's, there is a lot to scream about.

A House bill that would require Oregon's state universities to interview a minority candidate when hiring a head football coach is going to be expanded.

Oregon's high-school dropout rate has fallen to an all-time low, and a significantly higher percentage of students are graduating on time.

At her new family-run restaurant, Sharon's Kountry Cafe, Sharon Barton wants to offer people in her hometown food just like her mother made.