Cherri Joan Washburne
There was an abundant joy and rejoicing in Heaven on Sept. 22, 2021, when Cherri Joan Washburne, 60,…
A scary-good time in town
In the first photo, trick-or-treaters head east on Main Street after filling up with candy from Sunshine Espresso…
School district parent-teacher conferences to be remote
The Sweet Home School District announced Tuesday that all parent-teacher conferences this week will be held via Zoom…
Restoring life to a weathered shelter
The sound of hammers filled the air on a recent cool summer day at Clear Lake Resort as…
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.…
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: 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
From Our Files (Nov. 3, 2021)
Nov. 4, 1971 Sweet Home enjoyed one of the quietest Halloween nights in a long time. Police reported…
Ed Jarrell
Ed Jarrell passed away on Oct. 27, 2021. He was 77 years old. Ed was born Nov. 1,…
Roy Dean Rowe
Roy Dean Rowe, 70, passed away on Oct. 1, 2021 in his home in Hillsboro. A memorial service…
James Isaac
James Errol Isaac, 80, of Sweet Home died Oct. 13, 2021. He was born Oct. 19, 1940, in…
John Asbury
John Cameron Asbury, 70, of Sweet Home, died Oct, 22, 2021. He was born June 14, 1951, in…
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…