Fire prevention poster contest winners named
Alex Paul Winners were announced in the annual Smoky Bear fire prevention post contest and artworks transferred by…
Double duty: Amber Meyers edits
Alex Paul Busy, busy girl. It isn’t unusual for a high school senior to be yearbook editor, or…
New challenges good for retiring Steve Fletcher
Alex Paul It’s been a hectic year at Sweet Home High School due to the major reconstruction program.…
Scenic Byway opening celebrated here
Alex Paul Oregon’s newest scenic byway–Over the Rivers and Through the Woods–was celebrated Friday afternoon at the East…
Sportsman’s Holiday Princess Stephanie Kragness
Alex Paul Princess Stephanie Kragness knew when she was a little girl that someday, she wanted to be…
Sportsman’s Holiday Princess Shaina Burnett
Alex Paul Princess Shaina Burnett, 18, enjoyed her high school graduation Friday evening and is looking forward to…
Rrelationships important, Class of ’04 told
Alex Paul No matter how much money one makes, or how far they travel from Sweet Home, members…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Former Hawthorne student returns
Alex Paul A decade ago, John Thoma sat in classrooms at Hawthorne Elementary School. Friday, Corporal Thoma returned…
Intensive spring mat time pays off
Alex Paul Two months of intensive training and a rigid freestyle and Greco Roman schedule have resulted in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Three charged with identity theft
Alex Paul Three Sweet Home residents were charged April 15 with identity theft after another resident reported more…
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…
Excavation of Riverbend campground
Alex Paul Terry Watkins, working with Linn County Parks crew members, were making quick work last week punching…
Extreme Makeover gives paralyzed
Alex Paul Tears flowed Easter Sunday as the Lon Zitek family saw their newly remodeled home, designed specifically…
Community volunteer Sue Olson
Alex Paul She’s a familiar face among community volunteers and Sue Olson has added another civic chore to…
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…