Patriotism starts with some basics
Editor: Our country was founded on hopes and dreams; and now it’s been shattered, or so it seems.…
Around Town June 30, 2021
Berry sale continues Sweet Home P.E.O., Chapter DD, is holding its annual berry sale through July 9. The…
Please move motor home
Editor: It is with concern and deep frustration that I write this letter. What does it take to…
Public Safety Log June 30, 2021
June 21 9:34 a.m. – Caller reported catalytic converter stolen off 1999 For F250 between 8 a.m. and…
Man arrested after shooting report
A Sweet Home man was arrested Friday after a reported altercation and shots fired at Foster Lake. Linn…
Year-round RV camping proposed at fairgrounds
Rich Kellum has been traveling by RV this summer, which prompted the former Albany city councilman to suggest…
Lyons couple earns forestry honor
Individual small ownerships don’t have a big impact on the sustainability of Oregon’s forests, but this year’s Linn…
Some Linn County private timberlands close to public entrance
Several private timberland owners and managers in Western Oregon have closed their land to public access as of…
Veterinary help in elk’s birth necessary, not fully appreciated
“Doc, I have a cow elk that has been walking around the pasture in labor for the last…
Rescuers fight way through briars to rescue couple
A man and woman on inflatables were rescued from Santiam River on Saturday evening. The couple was floating…
Girls win five events at state swimming; boys medal in relay
Sweet Home’s girls walked away with a second-place team trophy Saturday, June 26, as two Huskies won individual…
Mark Phoenix
Dec. 28, 1976 – June 23, 2021 Mark Andrew Phoenix, 44, of Sweet Home, died June 23, 2021,…
Oregon needs reliable power grid
By Rachel Dawson The race is on for a reliable power grid. A newly redeveloped model used by…
Public Safety Log June 23, 2021
June 15 12:33 p.m. – Caller reported theft of gas can. Value estimated at $30. 43000 block North…
Man who fled SH incident arrested in tree in Lebanon
A man who had gotten into trouble on North River Drive earlier in the day was arrested Tuesday…
Man dies after falling down cliff east of Sweet Home
A Eugene man was found dead at the bottom of a cliff east of Sweet Home Thursday, June…
Rent moratorium coming to end; help available
Renters must pay their July rent to avoid facing eviction, announced Gov. Kate Brown at a June 11…
Veterans leader Jim Willis remembered for contributions
Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker expressed sadness over the death of Jim Willis,…
Linn County Fair ready to go July 15-17
Giant elephant ears, fluffy colorful clouds of cotton candy, live music nightly, carnival rides from mild to wild…