Linn County’s jobless numbers mirror those of rest of state
Kelly Kenoyer The state of Oregon lost a total of 25,500 jobs in December, largely in the leisure…
Despite COVID hurdles, SHHS notches record graduation in 2019-20
Kelly Kenoyer Sweet Home High School’s Class of 2020 graduation ceremonies were unique in many ways: Graduates finished…
Staffers practice at Hawthorne for students’ return
Kelly Kenoyer In the hustle and bustle of preparing to bring students back, teachers and staff at Hawthorne…
Chamber game puts focus on businesses
Kelly Kenoyer Supporting local businesses has the potential for a payoff thanks to a new campaign by the…
Council discusses homeless issues
Kelly Kenoyer City Council members heard an impassioned presentation about the state of homelessness in Sweet Home at…
Steelhead reopens after state adjusts restrictions opens door to limited gym usage
Kelly Kenoyer It’s once again permissible for patrons to exercise at Steelhead Fitness. On Tuesday, Jan. 26, Gov.…
County’s COVID vaccinations progressing, but supplies lacking
Kelly Kenoyer Samaritan Health has begun administering the COVID vaccine at the Linn County Fairgrounds, and has so…
Neighborhood contemplates forming district to solve street, water problems
Kelly Kenoyer Neighbors on Willow and Yucca streets are working to form a Local Improvement District with the…
Retired Librarian Rose Peda leaving legacy of love
Kelly Kenoyer Sometimes it’s best to start at the beginning. Once upon a time, in Cupertino, Calif., a…
Schools gear up for return of students
Kelly Kenoyer It’s been nearly a year, but the day has finally arrived for Sweet Home students to…
SHFAD storage bay takes shape
Kelly Kenoyer More than six months later than expected, construction has begun on the new Sweet Home Fire…
Commercial Exterior Improvement Program gets shot in arm from council
Kelly Kenoyer A fresh City Council, with two brand-new members, spent much of its meeting last week discussing…
Councilors approve $75,455 cost for plan to improve downtown
Kelly Kenoyer The City Council decided last week to move forward on a contract for a downtown streetscape…
Girl Scout’s rural library vision includes SH
Kelly Kenoyer When Jazmine Jordan came up with the idea of creating a rural lending library to earn…
COVID vaccinations slow, but still being given locally
Kelly Kenoyer The state of Oregon experienced vaccine whiplash last week after promises of additional vaccines from the…
Council gets new members as Richards, Sanchez are sworn in
Kelly Kenoyer A new group of city councilors have taken their seats. Incumbents Lisa Gourley and Dave Trask…
SH students to return to schools during February
Kelly Kenoyer The Sweet Home School District has announced plans to bring all students back to in-person learning…
Watershed director eases into job despite COVID
Kelly Kenoyer It can be tough to start a new job in the midst of a pandemic –…
Incoming SH city councilwoman in crowd at DC rally
Kelly Kenoyer At least one resident of Sweet Home attended the rally in D.C. on Wednesday, Jan. 6,…
Newly finished book commemorates year of U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
Kelly Kenoyer The production of the 2018 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree made a big impact in Sweet Home’s…
Vaccinations progressing slowly, so far
Kelly Kenoyer The COVID vaccine rollout is progressing slowly but surely across the state. So far, nine people…
SHPD introducing revamped Neighborhood Watch program
Kelly Kenoyer The Sweet Home Police Department is rolling out a revamped neighborhood watch program in an effort…
Residents step up for shuttered businesses
Kelly Kenoyer Two local fundraisers have raised thousands to support struggling small businesses which were forced to close…
Flood of support helps local family
Kelly Kenoyer When the cold starts creeping in and the rain won’t go away, sometimes the best gift…
Looking to contribute? Here’s a list of some local options
Kelly Kenoyer Donors have two days left before the Dec. 31 cutoff to get tax credit for charitable…