Ana Marie Morgan
Nov. 24, 1948-June 8, 2021 Ana Marie Morgan, 72, of Sweet Home and of Salem, died as the…
Burton Burnside Jr.
May 11, 1959 – June 9, 2021 Burton Dale Burnside Jr., 62, of Sweet Home, died June 9,…
Man trespassed on North River Drive, then later arrested after fleeing deputies, climbing a tree
A man who had gotten into trouble on North River Drive earlier in the day was arrested Tuesday…
Jamboree announces Ashley McBryde as Sunday headliner
The Oregon Jamboree announced over the weekend that Ashley McBryde will headline the Sunday, Aug. 1, performances at…
Commissioners give tentative green light to solar project
A proposed 12-acre solar power development on Eicher Road east of Albany will be allowed to proceed, pending…
Public Safety Log June 16, 2021
June 7 2:09 a.m. – Joshua Kealohanui Ben Leslie, 33, cited and released on a Lebanon Municipal Court…
Swimmers post wins over district foes as they focus on culminating events
Sweet Home’s swimmers hosted North Marion and Kennedy Saturday morning, June 12, in their final dual meet of…
Huskies’ wrestling win over Tillamook comes down to final match
As they focused on this week’s District 2 regional meet, Sweet Home’s wrestlers got a good test in…
Good news is part of a mixed bag
As is often the nature of this business of community journalism, there’s both good news and bad in…
Virgil Cramblett
Oct. 7, 1946 – June 11, 2021 Virgil LeRoy Cramblett, 74, of Sweet Home died June 11, 2021…
Thanks for help with swim lessons
Editor: I would like to give a big thank you to all who shared my dream of providing…
Bill in Oregon legislature poses threat to newspaper viability
By Brigitte Schmidt Gwyn and Laurie Hieb Newspapers and magazines go to every corner of this state. Notwithstanding…
Statism a threat to all Americans
Editor: Several decades ago, theologian and Presbyterian pastor RC Sproul asked Francis Schaeffer, “Dr. Schaeffer, what is your…
Hayley Pierce
May 27, 1994 – June 4, 2021 Hayley Carynn Pierce, 27, of Portland, died June 4, 2021. She…
Boys win 2 to stay in basketball race
Sweet Home boys basketball won a pair of tight contests last week, beating Stayton 52-50 at home and…
SHHS graduation a go this week – with conditions
Sweet Home High School’s graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, June 11 at 7 p.m. on Husky…
County sets July 14 as deadline to auction mill land
The Linn County Board of Commissioners will accept Requests for Proposals for the purchase of the former Willamette…
Write-in candidate winners named for Sweet Home School Board
Winners have been finalized for Sweet Home School Board seats on the ballot in the May 18 election,…
Public Safety Log June 9, 2021
May 27 7:53 a.m. – Caller reports her vehicle was broken into, 2440 Long St. Officer responded, report…
Standoff briefly closes North River
Sheriff’s deputies shut down North River Drive Tuesday evening, June 1, for about 45 minutes while they dealt…
Rescue on Foster
Sheriff’s Marine Patrol deputies rescued a mother and child Friday afternoon after their kayak overturned on Foster Lake…
Swimmers come away with wins, state pool experience, from Cottage Grove
Sweet Home got a taste of the big time, or at least as big a venue as the…
Huskies add county wrestling championship to duals win record
Sweet Home’s wrestlers celebrated Senior Night with three dual-meet wins Thursday, then went on to win the Linn…