Marion County turns its attention to cleaning up debris as Santiam Canyon residents turn home. But the cleanup won’t be quick
A coffee mug rests in the ashes of a home owned by Ken Cartwright in Gates on Sunday, September 20. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter)
After meeting with federal officials Tuesday about efforts to clean up the fire-ravaged Santiam Canyon, Marion County Sam Brentano was left with a disturbing message: Don’t think in days and weeks. Instead, think in months and years.
During a press briefing Wednesday morning, Marion County officials described some of the initial difficulties…
