NW Natural Gas announces rate increase
The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently approved an increase in natural gas rates for NW Natural customers…
Correction (Nov. 3, 2021)
A report of a wreck on the evening of Oct. 23 on Highway 228, which appeared in the…
Public Safety (Nov. 3, 2021)
Oct. 25 12:29 p.m. – Caller reported that someone dumped a refrigerator at the end of Sun Lane. …
Help for homeless youth
Kate Hemlock, an intern at Jackson Street Youth Services, sets up a table with hot meals, hot chocolate,…
Crawfordsville Market robbery suspect sought
Linn County Sheriff’s investigators are seeking a suspect who robbed the Crawfordsville Market Wednesday evening, Oct. 27. Owner…
Arson suspected in Wiley Creek fire
Law enforcement officials are looking into the cause of a fire that destroyed a shed early Monday, Oct.…
County gets Expo Center progress report
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Linn County in March 2020, the Linn County Board of Commissioners quickly determined…
Reading Spooky Stories at the Sweet Home Police Department (Nov. 2021)
In the first and second photos, Sweet Home Police Capt. Jason Ogden reads stories to kids (and their…
County Expo Center building gets new paint
Kris Barnes knows all about painting the Linn County Expo Center buildings. It’s not an easy task, freshening…
Woman arrested for animal neglect
A Monday, Oct. 25, investigation by Linn County Sheriff’s deputies resulted in the arrest of the homeowner after…
Doctors express concerns about kids’ eating habits during pandemic
As the pandemic continues, pediatricians at Kaiser Permanente Northwest are concerned about an increase in eating disorders among…
OHA offers guidance on boosters
The Oregon Health Authority has announced approval and guidance for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 boosters. These…
Fire causes estimated $50,000 damage to Lebanon Old Town Mall
A two-alarm fire at a downtown Lebanon retail shopping center caused an estimated $50,000 in damages Saturday, Nov.…
Sweet Home cross-country ends with big PR, but without state qualifiers
Nate Coleman ran the second-fastest 5K ever to finish off his high school career at the Oregon West…
Huskies down Junction City to open state volleyball playoffs
Sweet Home had little trouble getting rolling in the 4A state volleyball playoffs Saturday afternoon, downing 10th-seeded Junction…
Letter: Lack of concern not Christian spirit (Nov. 3, 2021)
Editor: I received a message from a friend who lives in Linn County. She told me that she…
Letter: Mask-wearing a sign of true friends (Nov. 3, 2021)
Editor: Friends don’t kill friends or strangers. Please wear a mask! Wes Marchbanks Sweet Home
John Asbury
John Cameron Asbury, 70, of Sweet Home, died Oct, 22, 2021. He was born June 14, 1951, in…
James Isaac
James Errol Isaac, 80, of Sweet Home died Oct. 13, 2021. He was born Oct. 19, 1940, in…
From Our Files (Nov. 3, 2021)
Nov. 4, 1971 Sweet Home enjoyed one of the quietest Halloween nights in a long time. Police reported…
Lola Isaac
Lola Louise Isaac, 78, of Sweet Home, died Oct. 11, 2021. She was born July 13, 1943 in…
Ed Jarrell
Ed Jarrell passed away on Oct. 27, 2021. He was 77 years old. Ed was born Nov. 1,…
Around Town (Oct. 27, 2021)
Thunder Mt. train rides available Fall family fun and train rides are being held from noon to 4…
Letter: Charter School appreciated too (Oct. 27, 2021)
Editor: I would like to say thank you and show my appreciation to the principal at the Sweet…
Death Notices (Oct. 27, 2021)
John C. Asbury, 70, of Sweet Home, died Oct. 22, 2021. A graveside service will be held at…