UPDATE: Crews strengthen lines around Bruler Fire perimeter; containment at 20%
The New Era Crews have completed alternate and contingency lines around the perimeter of the 195-acre Bruler Fire…
UPDATE: Progress continues on Bruler FIre
The New Era Crews have placed hose around the perimeter of the 195-acre Bruler Fire 30 miles northeast…
SUNDAY UPDATE: Bruler Fire containment grows to 44%
The New Era Crews have contained 44% of the 195-acre Bruler Fire 30 miles northeast of Sweet Home,…
MONDAY UPDATE: Bruler Fire containment at 47%
The New Era Bruler Fire containment at 47% Crews have contained 47% of the 195-acre Bruler Fire 30…
TUESDAY UPDATE: Bruler Fire containment at 53%; no growth reported
The New Era Crews have contained 53% of the 195-acre Bruler Fire 30 miles northeast of Sweet Home,…
Kolby Hunter Keenon
Nov. 14, 2002 – July 17, 2021 Kolby Hunter Keenon, 18, of Sweet Home passed away Saturday. He…
Judy Mae Kaczmarek
Sept. 21, 1949 – July 9, 2021 Judy Mae Kaczmarek, 71, of Sweet Home passed away July 9,…
After COVID shutdown, wrestlers flock to Santiam camp
Dozens of wrestlers covered mats on the floor of the Sweet Home High School Sweet Home hosted its…
Transit complicates Sr. Center opening
Editor: We recently received a phone call from a longtime member and volunteer of the Sweet Home Senior…
Gary D. Morris
Jan. 5, 1948 – July 4, 2021 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing…
Caroline Putney
July 27, 1932 – July 13, 2021 Caroline B. Putney, 88, of Sweet Home, died July 13, 2021.…
Assimilation or accommodation?
Editor: Assimilation or accommodation? A famous jazz pianist once sang, “I like you, but your feet are too…
Fire breaks out NE of SH
A fire burning on the Willamette National Forest about 30 miles northeast of Sweet Home was at about…
County remembers late Commissioner John Lindsey at tree planting
Former Linn County Commissioner John Lindsey was an outspoken advocate for his family, the citizens of Linn County…
School board to conduct special meeting Monday
The Sweet Home Board of Directors will hold a special board meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, July 19. …
Public Safety Log July 14, 2021
July 2 12:28 a.m. – Matthew Allen Pitts, 32, arrested on Sweet Home Municipal warrants for failure to…
Fire ban on for Willamette National Forest
Open fire restrictions are in effect across the Willamette National Forest. This spring was significantly drier than normal…
Albany flyers die in plane crash
Two Albany men died Friday night in the crash of an aircraft in Millersburg, the Linn County Sheriff’s…
Sportsman’s Holiday Weekend 2021
Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melody Reese said that she was “happy to see the community…
THURSDAY UPDATE: Weather continues favorable for Bruler firefighters
Crews have taken advantage of cooperative weather this week to battle the Bruler Fire, now estimated at 155…
Boys suspected in Airport brush fire
Two boys are suspected of causing a brush fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon, July 14, in the…
Friday Update: Crews take advantage of weather to attack Bruler Fire; ‘mop up’ spot fire
Crews continued taking advantage of the week’s mild weather to attack the Bruler Fire 20 miles east of…
Great time had by all, it appeared
If what we saw during Sportsman’s Holiday is any indication, Sweet Home is really ready to get past…