Early morning fire destroys part of shop
An early morning fire destroyed a portion of a shop Tuesday, March 8, on Rowell Hill. Sweet Home…
State appoints first-ever prosecutor to specialize in poaching cases
Poachers beware: There is a new force in the courts. An anti-poaching special prosecutor. Jay D. Hall, hired…
Girls celebrate basketball wins; Brooke Burke named MVP
After its first playoff appearance and 10-win season in 30 years, the Sweet Home girls basketball team had…
Club swimmers finish well
In the first photo, Sweet Home Swim Club members, from left, Khloe Sautel, Breeza Rodriquez and Kirsten Sautel,…
From Our Files (March 16, 2022)
March 16, 1972 The District 55 School Board approved the hiring of a diversified occupations director and a…
Rev. Anton P. Stoll Johnson
Rev. Anton P. Stoll Johnson moved on from this world into eternal life on March 2, 2022, in…
Jay Bryan Kimball
Jay Bryan Kimball, 79, of Lebanon (formerly Sweet Home), passed away March 4, 2022, at Willamette Manor Assisted…
L. Adelle Harris
L. Adelle Harris, 82, of Foster, died March 8, 2022. She was born Dec. 26, 1939, in Powell…
Commentary: Day at newspaper can go to the dogs fast
Running a small community newspaper can be a little crazy at times, in fact many times. This is…
Lack of flag flying etiquette sad (March 16, 2022)
Editor: Every day as I leave my home I am faced with a neighbor’s torn American flag flying…
Three join Linn Fair lineup
Organizers have announced a musical lineup for the 2022 Linn County Fair featuring two mid-valley favorites, Sara Evans…
County hears 2021 Red Cross data
American Red Cross volunteers assisted 76 people in 31 households affected by home fires last year, Carol Smedberg…
Rep. Jamie Cate to run for re-election in District 11
State Rep. Jami Cate (R, Lebanon) announced Friday, after the close of the Legislature’s Short Session, that she…
Around Town (March 9, 2022)
Meals on Wheels weekly menu Meals on Wheels offers take-out lunch at the Sweet Home Community Center to…
Public Safety (March 9, 2022)
Feb. 28 11:56 a.m. – Caller reported a hit-and-run in 1000 block Turbyne Rd. According to Sheriff’s Office,…
Fire Defense Board outlines burn guidelines
In response to Oregon’s burn season, the Linn County Fire Defense Board has asked residents to become familiar…
Improvements under way at county parks, campsites
In spite of triple-digit weather at times last summer, the Linn County Parks & Recreation Department had a…
In-person graduation ceremonies return to OSU
Oregon State University’s campuses in Corvallis and Bend will hold in-person commencement ceremonies this year, the university has…
Quick action stops shop fire
Quick thinking and prompt action prevented a potentially damaging structure fire Thursday night, March 3, at the McLain…
Want change? Start with your vote
Oregonians’ COVID experience will likely weigh heavily as we head into this year’s elections. And it should weigh…
From Our Files (March 9, 2022)
March 9, 1972 City Manager Mike Gleason got an earful of complaints about flooding waters in the area…
Gertrude Irene (Emmert) Reeser
Former Sweet Home resident Gertrude Irene Reeserpassed away peacefully at home in Yuma, Ariz., on Sept. 30, 2021.…
Death Notices (March 9, 2022)
Jay Bryan Kimball, 79, of Lebanon, died March 4, 2022. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.…
Darold Bolin
Darold Eber Bolin, 87, died Dec. 12, 2020 at the Samaritan Evergreen Hospice in Eugene, following a battle…
Joseph Patrick Steinbacher
Joseph (Joe) Patrick Steinbacher, 62, a former Sweet Home resident, died Feb. 12, 2022, at Community Hospice Center,…