Earl Kelso Sr.
Earl Lynn Kelso Sr., 76, of Sweet Home, died Nov. 26, 2022. He was born June 15, 1946,…
James Kragness
James Bradley “Jim-Bob” Kragness, 69, of Sweet Home, died Nov. 14, 2022, at Sacred Heart Medical Center at…
Thomas Jerry Potter
Thomas Jerry Potter, 89, passed away at home on Nov. 13, 2022, surrounded by family. Tom was born…
Corinthian Jimi ‘Jimaii’ Nordahl
Corinthian Jimi “Jimaii” Nordahl, 29, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Albany, passed away Nov. 15, 2022, in…
Around Town (Nov. 23, 2022)
Meals on Wheels weekly menu Meals on Wheels offers takeout lunch at the Sweet Home Community Center to…
Edward Jones
Edward “Wayne” Jones, 79, of Sweet Home, died Nov. 12, 2022. He was born Dec. 2, 1942, in…
Death Notices (Nov. 23, 2022)
Anna Jane Hensley, 93, of Salem, died Nov. 14, 2022. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.…
October ESPY Winners
Sweet Home School District’s ESPY honorees for the month of October include, in front from left: Cayson Morgan,…
Oregon State Police issues statement on Measure 114
The Oregon State Police agency is aware of questions regarding Ballot Measure 114. The Oregon Secretary of State’s…
Circuit Court (Nov. 23, 2022)
Warrants are out on the following individuals: Samuel Frank Ayers, Noah David Colgrove, Curtis Ray Daniel, Andrew James…
Public Safety (Nov. 23, 2022)
Nov. 14 1:19 a.m. – Alexis Nichole Armstrong cited for driving with a suspended license and driving uninsured,…
Redmond man dies in crash with Lebanon pumper truck
A Redmond man was killed Monday evening, Nov. 14, in a two-vehicle crash involving a Lebanon Fire Department…
Crash at Main, Pleasant Valley Road
On Monday, Nov. 14, a motor-vehicle crash occurred at Main Street and Pleasant Valley Road, reported at 3:46…
Respiratory virus joins seasonal lineup
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, the usual winter colds and flus all but disappeared as…
Suspected fentanyl found in I-5 traffic stop near Albany
An Oregon State Police trooper found 12 pounds of suspected fentanyl pills during a traffic stop Wednesday evening,…
Outdoors: Partnership between OSU, others speeding chronic wasting disease testing
By Molly Rosbach Oregon State University Writer Faster and more widespread testing for chronic wasting disease in deer…
Visit state parks for free the day after Thanksgiving
Oregonians get free access to state parks once again on the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 25. Popularly known…
Wrestling workout
Johnny DePas, left, and Anaken Garinger flip a large, heavy tire during what has become an annual event…
Ethan Delibertis, McKenzie Millers named top XC runners
Junior Ethan Delibertis and freshman McKenzie Miller were named the Outstanding Boy and Girl for the Sweet Home…
Letter: Reader supports no pay-to-play (Nov. 23, 2022)
Editor: I would like to give a big pat on the back to the Sweet Home School District…
From Our Files (Nov. 23, 2022)
Nov. 23, 1972 Sweet Home Junior High opened a new elective class for boys only: home economics. It’s…
Commentary: Thinking Thanksgiving (Nov. 23, 2022)
The 400th anniversary of what is generally considered the birth of our Thanksgiving holiday actually took place last…
Marion ‘Mac’ Hamilton McCuistian
Marion Hamilton McCuistian, 76, fondly known as Mac, went peacefully into the arms of our Lord on a…
Betty Lou Weidner
Betty Weidner, 79, of Sweet Home has gone home to heaven. She was born March 19, 1943, in…
Donna Raye (Francis) Thurman
Donna Raye (Francis) Thurman, 76, of Sweet Home, passed away Nov. 16, 2022, with her family at her…