Local Marksman Captures His Eighth World Championship
Sweet Home resident Joe Cullison just returned home with his eighth “Ironman” World Championship title from the International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association…
LATEST NEWS
Vehicle Theft Leads to Multiple Arrests
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a suspicious vehicle at around 6:45 p.m on Wednesday, July 31. The caller reported that a white Nissan Altima had been parked…
SHOCASE Music Camp Hits a High Note
Continuing with the busy summer, the Sweet Home High School has seen a newer type of camp. This being the SHOCASE Music Camp. This opportunity was granted through the Linn County Cultural…
Local FFA Chapter Receives $100,000 AgWest Grant
The Sweet Home FFA (Future Farmers of America) Chapter recently received a $100,000 grant from AgWest during the 2024 Linn County 4-H Fair. This grant was brought to the attention of the…
Business Feature: Into The Brew
This year, Sweet Home has seen its growth continue with many new businesses opening, including Into the Brew, a family-owned coffee shop located at 1262 Main St. The name plays off the phrase…
Rollover Leads to Arrest
Sweet Home police arrested a male after responding to a report of a single vehicle rollover in the 4000 block of Long Street at 8:25 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30. Landon Gregory Godell, 18, was…
COUNTRY Financial® Partners with Oregon Jamboree, Supports High School Programs
COUNTRY Financial representatives Travis Luttmer and Adrienne Irwin were recognized during the Oregon Jamboree Kickoff Night on Thursday, Aug. 1, for their contributions to Sweet Home High…
Emoji Art Offers Opportunity For Friendships
Jen Castaneda wants children to make connections through friendly faces, and one creative way to assist in that endeavor was through a craft project she hosted at the Sweet Home Public…
Library Seeks Help for Paint Project
The staff at Sweet Home Public Library would like the public’s help to place books in their parking lot – paintings of books, that is. Library Director Megan Dazey and Programming Librarian…
Electrical Fire Damages Sweet Home Residence
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District responded to a structure fire call at approximately 7:38 a.m. Saturday, July 27. Authorities reported that the fire at 1215 49th Avenue likely…
SHEDG Seats New President, Sets Eyes on Rebranding
As staff at the annual Oregon Jamboree tighten down in preparation for this year’s musical event, Heather Search is settling in her new role as president of the umbrella organization. Search…
SPORTS
Championship Opportunity Takes Wrestlers to Japan
The Sweet Home Wrestling program saw athletes represent Oregon about 5,000 miles away, in Japan. Jayce Miller and Ashton Swanson are two of 13 athletes who qualified for the team, thanks to…
24th Annual Men’s Wrestling Camp Sees Record Attendance
Sweet Home High School saw a record number of athletes during the 24th annual Santiam Men’s Wrestling Camp that took place July 7-9. The second camp of the summer put on by head coach Steve…
Women’s Wrestling Camp Brings Statewide Programs
Along with various wrestling tournaments, the Sweet Home High School Wrestling program continues to stay busy in their off season. The most recent of their accomplishments was the Santiam…
SHHS Huskies Practice During Women’s Basketball Camp
As the off season for high school sports progresses, the Sweet Home High School girls basketball team continues to practice in order to gear up for their season. The girls were seen during…
OPINION
Local Republican Delegate Shares Experience at National Convention
Sweet Home resident Angelita Sanchez, after returning home from the Republican National Convention as an official at-large delegate, shares her experience at the historical event. On…
Making Our Roots: FFA Two Years in, Making Big Strides
By Anabelle Morris As the year comes to an end, let’s appreciate the successes of Sweet Home FFA (Future Farmers of America) this year. The Sweet Home chapter has done many things in the last…
FROM OUR FILES
From Our Files: Aug. 7, 2024
Aug. 8, 1974 Bob Waibel took first place in “The World’s First Loggers Pentathlon” held in Brownsville. Waibel, who coordinated the event, was timed at 1:35.5 minutes in the five events…
From Our Files: July 31, 2024
Aug. 1, 1974 Senator Mark Hatfield met with a small group of people at Mollie’s Bakery and told them the federal government’s failure to reforest its land is a “scandal.” It was…
