Tom and Carolyn Lulay retired, but found it difficult to slow down. The Sublimity couple uses their free time to mentor students in the Regis High School Aspire Program as well as volunteering for other community projects. “We are proud of being involved in our church and community here in Stayton and Sublimity,” said Carolyn, [...]

        Seven deputies and sergeants have collectively served with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office for more than 200 years, beginning their careers in the 1970s. MCSO bids farewell to these retirees, who “retained the personal touch needed to build cooperative relationships and establish themselves in the community” throughout their careers, officials said. [...]

Two local men have a servant’s heart when it comes to helping those addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. Danial Ficek and Rick Bratton come from very different backgrounds, but both serve others at Union Gospel Mission in Salem. Danial, 37, is married with four children. He spent six years in the Marine Corps, and struggled [...]

Dr. Debbie Eisenhut spent months handing out food, providing medical care, and helping flood victims in Pakistan, a far cry from practicing medicine in Oregon. “Women and children needed a doctor there,” said Debbie, a surgeon who lives in Aumsville when she isn’t traveling to help others. “We had a busy clinic.” When Debbie left [...]