Associated Oregon Loggers Condemns Conservation Plan
The forestry sector and rural communities in Oregon have been jolted by a recent decision made by the…
73rd Annual Sweet Home Rock and Mineral Show a Resounding Success
The 73rd Annual Sweet Home Rock and Mineral Show delighted attendees this past weekend, March 30-31, offering a…
Police Arrest Young Sweet Home Man on Sex Abuse Charges
Police arrested a Sweet Home man on a number of sex-related charges involving a girl under the age…
Community Garden at Strawberry Park Now Open for Reservations
The eagerly awaited moment has arrived for gardening enthusiasts in the community. According to the City of Sweet…
Igniting Ambitions: Young Women’s Fire Academy Now Open for Registration
The Young Women’s Fire Academy, based in Oregon, offers a transformative experience for aspiring firefighters and young women…
SHFAD Discovery of Electrified Rock: Unveiling the Power of Electricity
Following a brush fire in Cascadia, the Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District recovered a rock in the…
OHA Celebrates Funding Victory Against Chronic Wasting Disease
The Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) is celebrating a significant victory for Oregon’s wildlife following the approval of crucial…
Huskies Softball Have A Rough Start To Season
The Sweet Home Softball team faced several challenges at the Battle at the Beach Tournament in Newport, finishing…
Multiple Car Fires & Incidents Push SHFAD To Its Limits
Two separate incidents of car fires within the span of a week along with many other calls have…
SHPD Quickly Resolves Paintball Gun Incident, Suspect Apprehended
A swift resolution has been reached in response to the incident reported on March 24, at approximately 5:58…
SHFAD Reviews February Operations: Review and Budget Planning Highlights
At the March 19, Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District (SHFAD) board meeting, Fire Chief Nick Tyler presented…
Huskies Varsity Softball Shows Grit in Week Of Tough Battles
In a whirlwind of ups and downs, the Sweet Home Huskies Varsity Softball team, currently ranked #26 in …
Girls Softball Gear Up for Redemption
With the anticipation of a new season on the horizon, the Husky girls softball team readies itself for…
Second Brush Fire Sparks Dry Season Warning
Firefighters from the Sweet Home Fire District and the Oregon Department of Forestry were dispatched to a brush…
Logging Restrictions Approved Despite Protests
Amidst a backdrop of protests and heated debate, the Oregon Department of Forestry Board (ODF) made a divisive…
LifeFlight Training Bolsters Emergency Response Efforts
In a strategic collaboration aimed at fortifying emergency response capabilities, Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District (SHFAD) recently…
Legislature’s Short Session Ends Early – Sine Die
Oregon’s State Legislative short session ended on Thursday sine die ahead of its scheduled close on March 10.…
Chamber Hosts 80th Annual Awards Banquet
The Chamber of Commerce (COC) hosted their 80th Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday evening, handing out Chamber Awards…
Sweet Home Man Facing Charges in Florence
Phillip Thomas Swartz, 36, of Sweet Home, remains in Lane County Adult Corrections after an arrest on Feb.…
Gary Coomer Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Sexual Abuse
Gary Coomer, a resident of Sweet Home, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the sexual…
Convoy Celebrates Life Of Calvin “Cal” Emmert
On Saturday, trucks lined the streets of Sweet Home in remembrance of Calvin Ray Emmert, 86, of Sweet…
Measure 110 Close to Its End – Illicit Drugs to be Re-criminalized
In response to the nation’s deadliest overdose crisis, the Oregon Legislature on Friday passed a bill that reverses…
Sim Files Appeal in Valley View Logging Theft
After being sentenced for pleading guilty to the theft of more than $51,000 from a Sweet Home logging…
Sportsman’s Holiday Unveils Princess Court for 2024 Celebration
As anticipation builds for the upcoming Sweet Home Sportsman’s Holiday from July 11 to July 13, 2024, the…
Reptile Man Delights Oak Heights Elementary Students with Reptile Show
Richard “Rich” Ritchey also known as “The Oregon Reptile Man” came to see the children at Oak Heights…