Local volunteers helping to give veterans true lift
Natalie Grove Mike Winterboer and George Dominy go about it a little differently, but they have a common…
Fall Car Care tips from NAPA Auto Parts of Sweet Home
Natalie Grove Advertising Writer NAPA, which stands for National Auto Parts Association, is all about parts. With over…
Customer service is goal for staff at SH’s Les Schwab Tires
Natalie Grove Advertising Writer Les Schwab’s Tires stands for quality customer service. Open since 1967, the Sweet Home…
Bus driver keeps things interesting for Senior Center riders
Natalie Grove “I love to drive – I always have,” says Russ Hurst. Hurst, 66, of Sweet Home,…
In retirement, local volunteer isn’t slowing down
Natalie Grove After 20 years of volunteering at the Oregon Jamboree, Paul Ingram is passing on the torch…
BBQ and Spirit Mountain stage artist Webb loves his country
Natalie Grove Performing country music has been a thrill ride for Austin Webb, one he appreciates every time…
Local photographer publishes Native American pow wow book
Natalie Grove Colorful traditional garb, beating drums, and swirling dancers leap from the cover of “Don” Gonzalez’ newly…
Local Scout goes from beginner to Eagle badge in three years
Natalie Grove Continuing a family tradition, Nicholas Tolman, 15, became an Eagle Scout Feb. 28 – three years…
Firefighter of the Year ‘tireless’ on the job as volunteer
Natalie Grove James Seward is a reluctant celebrity. The Firefighter of the Year for 2014 wasn’t even present…
High school Art Show mixes it up this year with variety of work
Natalie Grove The Art Show at Sweet Home High School meshes varied art forms, including food, drawing, sewing,…
SHFAD honors soon-to-be retirees
Natalie Grove Volunteer Firefighter James Seward was named both Firefighter of the Year and Rescue Tech of the…
Crochet artist a prolific contributor to local charity
Natalie Grove For this past Christmas, Elizabeth Davis, 75, hand crocheted more than a hundred toys for the…
Local woman honored for work with hospice patients
Natalie Grove For two decades Renita Sanchez of Sweet Home has criss-crossed Linn County, serving patients and their…
Ex-director’s return to Singing Christmas Tree, in sense, realization of dream
Natalie Grove After a six-year hiatus, founder Paul Rowton returns this year to direct Sweet Home’s Singing Christmas…
Shakespearian actors coach, perform for SHHS students
Natalie Grove Actors from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland visited Sweet Home High School last week, giving…