Governor tightens COVID rules, case numbers for Sweet Home now available
Kelly Kenoyer The Oregon Health Authority is now publishing COVID-19 case numbers by zip code, meaning it is…
Former SHJH principal now heading online instruction effort
Kelly Kenoyer Colleen Henry, who has been principal at Sweet Home Junior High since 2013, now finds herself…
Can’t be at Jamboree this year? Indulge in the documentary
Kelly Kenoyer Although COVID cancelled Oregon Jamboree this summer, long-time fans can get a taste of the festival…
Honoring Zach, supporting Kennedy
Kelly Kenoyer The community of Sweet Home has responded with a multitude of fund-raisers and other expressions of…
Library’s summer programs look little different – but they’re happening
Kelly Kenoyer Summer’s just not the same when there’s a pandemic going on, but Sweet Home Public Library…
City councilors ponder options for spurring local economic development
Kelly Kenoyer Sweet Home has nearly half a million dollars to spend on economic development projects, so City…
COVID-19 adds twists to firefighting this summer
Kelly Kenoyer Coronavirus has put a bit of a damper on the routine and camaraderie that comes along…
Water bill breaks starting to cost
Kelly Kenoyer Sweet Home is giving residents a break on water bills during the pandemic, but the costs…
Runaway jet ski injures children
Kelly Kenoyer Two children were seriously injured by a wayward jet ski at Lewis Creek Park Monday afternoon,…
Becky Belcher chosen as Sportsman’s Holiday queen
Kelly Kenoyer There may not have been a real Sportsman’s Holiday festival this year, thanks to the coronavirus,…
New COVID rules don’t apply across board – yet don’t apply
Kelly Kenoyer Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday, July 13, that she is implementing two new mandates across the…
Brush fire burns half acre off Green River Road
Kelly Kenoyer Oregon Department of Forestry and Linn County Fire Department personnel responded to a brush fire Sunday…