Student numbers up but athletics participation falls
Benny Westcott Over the last two months Sweet Home School District has gained 58 students, which is not…
City refinances debt to save $766,000, improve its bond rating
Benny Westcott The city was recently able to save hundreds of thousands of dollars after securing a favorable…
Citizens invited to weigh in on what they want for SH downtown
Benny Westcott Members of the public will have an opportunity to weigh in on what changes they would…
Police seek help from residents’ surveillance cameras to battle crime
Benny Westcott The Sweet Home Police Department is asking residents and business owners throughout Sweet Home to register…
Local leaders discuss options for homeless
Benny Westcott The Sweet Home Community Health Committee batted around different ideas for dealing with the issue of…
More seasoned boys squad looking for win(s) this season
Benny Westcott This year, the Sweet Home Boys Soccer program is looking to get in the win column.…
Girls soccer team has experience, but little time to shake off some rust
Benny Westcott In 2019, Sweet Home’s girls soccer squad played 14 games, finishing with a record of 2-9-3.…
Council puts LID on hold after protests
Benny Westcott Local citizens expressed resistance to a proposal that would include street, sidewalk, curb, gutter and storm…
Northern Mud Fest on hold for now
Benny Westcott As is the case with other regular local events, the annual Northern Farms Mud Fest’s 2021…
Parks get priority in council review of improvement plans
Benny Westcott As Sweet Home’s City Council members discussed the budget for this year’s capital improvement plan during…
New dog handler Brian Prather says Gemma is natural fit
Benny Westcott Gemma, an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois, has been a drug-sniffing dog for the Sweet Home Police Department…
Hearing on development fees silent
Benny Westcott Sweet Home’s City Council held a public hearing Feb. 9 on a proposed a new methodology…
COVID numbers continue to fall in county
Benny Westcott As the next wave of local students heads back to brick-and-mortar classrooms this week, Linn County’s…
Chief: Homeless camp to be closed in March as other options are considered
Benny Westcott The last day the homeless encampment at the Church of Nazarene will potentially be open is…
Law enforcement on lookout for suspects in catalytic converter thefts
Benny Westcott Catalytic converters are meant to protect people from airborne pollutants. But in 2021, Sweet Home residents…
School return sees boost in enrollment
Benny Westcott Sweet Home School District saw a jump in enrollment numbers at the beginning of this year,…