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…
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…
Hixson Fellowship recipient enjoys
Alex Paul Ben Dahlenburg said he was both “totally unprepared and pleasantly surprised” during the recent Chamber of…
Neighbor’s suicide threat pushes Foster School into lockdown mode
Alex Paul ?Do we get hazard pay for this?? Brief smiles broke on the faces of those clustered…
Public invited to answer Linn county cultural survey
Alex Paul Cataloging the cultural diversity of Linn County and the State of Oregon is the basis of…
Decade of Tree Day programs offers forest info to thousands
Alex Paul Since 1994 several thousand Linn county youngsters have learned about the important of forests and forest…
Dairy Queen sold to Lincoln City family; Frentress family enjoys 31 years
Alex Paul No more crinkle cut fries! That was the bad news delivered last week by Tom Frentress,…
SHHS senior Ashley Horn chosen East Shrine Queen
Alex Paul Ashley Horn’s first steps were taken with therapeutic shoes paid for by the Shrine Hospital. In…
Chamber honors community’s volunteers
Alex Paul Mexican Fiesta was the theme for the 60th annual Chamber of Commerce awards banquet Saturday, as…
Nine honored by President’s Club as town’s Very Important Persons
Alex Paul Nine persons were honored with VIP awards Saturday during the 60th Chamber of Commerce awards banquet…
Historic Holley Grange to merge with LaComb
Alex Paul The historic Holley Grange, a presence in East Linn county since 1903, will merge with the…
College Now, LB/OSU dual enrollment
Alex Paul The dual enrollment program between Linn-Benton Community College and Oregon State University is considered a model…
LBCC president says new job a perfect fit
Alex Paul It takes only a few seconds to realize that Dr. Rita Cavin is excited about her…
Mt. Calvary Baptist welcomes new pastor
Alex Paul Aircraft mechanic, firefighter, medic, newspaper report… Doug DeMille has a broad range of jobs listed on…
Services held for Dave Cooper, former TNE
Alex Paul A newsman’s newsman who loved all aspects of the business who challenged and encouraged his children…
Record income for Linn County parks
Alex Paul A hot, dry summer sent recreationists to East Linn county parks this summer, director Brian Carroll…
Winter weather puts crimp on holiday cheer
Alex Paul Sam Lacontro was sitting in the living room of his family’s comfortable home at 4516 Long…
Rice Logging float earns lighted parade sweepstakes trophy
Alex Paul For the second year in a row, Rice Logging kicked heavy equipment off its lowboy trailer…
Is their a microenterprise business in your future?
Alex Paul Are there budding entrepreneurs in East Linn county who could get a small business up and…
Kunzman family donates holidaydisplays to Epps Lane fantasy land
Alex Paul Clarence and Rita Clever’s yard is always neat and trim but come December, the family’s Epps…
Dwight Blatchley’s quiet style will be missed by local contractors
Alex Paul He’s a quiet man who has made a positive impact in Sweet Home for the last…
Sweet Home grandmother prays for safe keeping of four grandsons fighting terrorism
Alex Paul Betty LaFond believes in the power of prayer. It is that belief that gets her through…
SHJH students learn about healthy choicesthrough
Alex Paul Students at Sweet Home Junior High are being encouraged to “Talk It Up” every Tuesday through…