Rrelationships important, Class of ’04 told
Alex Paul No matter how much money one makes, or how far they travel from Sweet Home, members…
Sportsman’s Holiday Princess Shaina Burnett
Alex Paul Princess Shaina Burnett, 18, enjoyed her high school graduation Friday evening and is looking forward to…
Friends, customers salute former
Alex Paul Although he was a chief of police for six years in Toppenish, Wash., it was Thomas…
Vandals killing trees at Sankey Park
Alex Paul Volunteers with the Sweet Home Tree Commission are asking for the public’s help in locating persons…
Youth pastor likes friendliness of Holley Christian church
Alex Paul Chad Christenson moved around a lot when he was a child, but says he’s found a…
4.0 grade points earn Emily Coulter,
Alex Paul Two students with perfect 4.0 grade point averages will lead the class of 2004 at its…
Silent Night event offers deaf a chance to socialize, learn
Alex Paul The performer’s hands move gracefully back and forth as the music begins playing in the background.…
Trees dropped to make way for new Foster Lake development
Alex Paul Tim Olsen’s careful work with a chainsaw carefully laid down the Douglas fir tree as his…
Intensive spring mat time pays off
Alex Paul Two months of intensive training and a rigid freestyle and Greco Roman schedule have resulted in…
Former Hawthorne student returns
Alex Paul A decade ago, John Thoma sat in classrooms at Hawthorne Elementary School. Friday, Corporal Thoma returned…
RSVP names Peggy Arnold volunteer of the year
Alex Paul Peggy Arnold has led a charmed life. Wife, mother and a volunteer who has given of…
SHHS graduate Helem Ramsdell unanimous choice to lead Sr. Center
Alex Paul A 1983 SHHS graduate has been named director of the Sweet Home Senior Center effective May…
Blair Smith receives Keith Gabriel Humanitrian award
Alex Paul Blair Smith, a 31-year member of the Sweet Home Volunteer Fire Department and assistant chief, received…
Firefighter of the Year is a bundle of energy
Alex Paul He’s a bundle of energy and excitement and last week, 21-year-old Devon Bowen was named Firefighter…
S.H. asked to become prepared for disasters, emergencies
Alex Paul Linn County can be prepared for emergency disasters, Anne Stein told representatives of local organizations Thursday…
Three charged with identity theft
Alex Paul Three Sweet Home residents were charged April 15 with identity theft after another resident reported more…
Extreme Makeover gives paralyzed
Alex Paul Tears flowed Easter Sunday as the Lon Zitek family saw their newly remodeled home, designed specifically…
Excavation of Riverbend campground
Alex Paul Terry Watkins, working with Linn County Parks crew members, were making quick work last week punching…
Riggle charged with two counts of Theft II
Alex Paul Mike Riggle, former director of the Sweet Home Senior Center, was charged Monday with two counts…
Community volunteer Sue Olson
Alex Paul She’s a familiar face among community volunteers and Sue Olson has added another civic chore to…
Three charged, jailed after arson at old mill
Alex Paul Three Sweet Home teenagers have been charged with arson II and burglary II in connection with…
Senior Center director released from his duties
Alex Paul Michael Riggle, director of the Sweet Home Senior Center since May 2003, was released from his…
Hixson Fellowship recipient enjoys
Alex Paul Ben Dahlenburg said he was both “totally unprepared and pleasantly surprised” during the recent Chamber of…
Management can ease negative
Alex Paul Aggressive forest management–including pruning, thinning, mowing and selective harvesting–could greatly improve the health and decrease chances…
Husky mat coach remembers road trips and
Alex Paul Husky wrestling coach Steve Thorpe smiles and cocks his head when asked to describe legendary OSU…