Words to the wise, er, graduates
In accordance with our nearly annual tradition of offering send-off advice to our local high school graduates, we…
Seniors irked by prolonged closure
Editor: We are indebted to a small group of Sweet Home seniors whose resourcefulness, determination and ingenuity led…
Roses catapulted to all corners
Editor: Just had to comment on the great news coming to us from The New Era the past…
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…
Tami Drouillard
Sept. 12, 1959 – May 25, 2021 Tami Lynn Drouillard, 61, of Sweet Home, died May 25 after…
Marie Marguerite Hoft
Sept. 7, 1924 – May 24, 2021 Marie Marguerite Hoft, better known as Margaret, has passed on at…
Around Town June 2, 2021
Farewell event for Delena Gilman A farewell event for Delena Gilman, a longtime leader at the Sweet Home…
Lois Johnson
Jan. 21, 1944 – May 26, 2021 Lois Jean Johnson, 77, of Sweet Home, died May 26, 2021.…
Free fishing this weekend for Oregonians, but Sunnyside Pond may not be a good destination
Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, June 5-6, but Sunnyside…
Sheriff’s Office investigating gunfire incident on North River
Sheriff’s deputies shut down North River Drive Tuesday evening, June 1, for about 45 minutes while they dealt…
Chamber accepting nominations for DSA honors
Nominations for Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce’s Distinguished Service Awards are being accepted through Friday, June 25. Awards…
Public Safety Log June 2, 2021
May 23 7:59 a.m. – Caller reports a male is there that has been trespassed, 1525 Main St.…
State’s problem not COVID; it’s control
By Dennis Linthicum The COVID emergency is over and has been over for months, now. Today, the real…
Tristan Calkins, Jessy Hart named track MVPs
Tristan Calkins and Jessy Hart were named the Most Valuable Runners for the Sweet Home track and field…
Ex-customer misses White’s
Editor: Just want to say I live in the UK and I have been using White’s metal detectors…
Irene Jewel Kennedy
Nov. 5, 1935 – May 22, 2021 Irene Jewel Kennedy, 85, of Sweet Home passed away May 22,…
Helen ‘Juanita’ Henry
Oct. 20, 1931 – May 31, 2021 Helen “Juanita” Henry, 89, of Sweet Home passed away May 31,…
Lila Jane Allmon
Dec. 16, 1927 – May 18, 2021 Lila Jane Allmon, 93, of Sweet Home, passed away May 18,…
