Public invited to comment on proposal to rescind Roadless Rule
The U.S. Forest Service is accepting input from the public on a proposal to rescind the national 2001…
Male dies from injuries sustained in apparent jail fall
A Scio man, who was found injured and unresponsive in his cell at Linn County Jail, died at…
Events: Sept. 9, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts…
Joan Allyn (Trout) Scofield
Joan Scofield Dec. 12, 1929 – Sept. 3, 2026 Joan Allyn (Trout) Scofield, 96, of Sweet Home, died…
Derek Christopher Hutchison
Derek Hutchison Jan. 11, 1972 – Aug. 15, 2026 Derek Christopher Hutchison, 54, of Albany, passed away Aug.…
Death Notices: Sept. 9, 2026
Norma Louise Conception, 75, of Lebanon, formerly of Keizer, passed away Sept. 3, 2026. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is…
Circuit Court: Sept. 9, 2026 issue
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
SH Municipal Court: Sept. 9, 2026 issue
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Police Logs: Sept. 9, 2026 issue
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
From Our Files: Sept. 9, 2026
Sept. 13, 1951 Sweet Home’s City Council for the second time refused to take action on applications…
Local candidate lists take shape for Nov. 3 election
The final filing period for the Nov. 3 local and general elections ended Monday, Aug. 31. Here are…
USFS hiring firefighters for 2027
The USDA Forest Service is hiring wildland firefighter positions on the Willamette National Forest for the 2027 season.…
Sweet Home swimmers finish summer season with lots of PR’s
Sweet Home Swim Club finished its summer league season recently and sent four swimmers to state long course…
Ellertson, Debban, Godard and Matlock Take Feature Wins at Willamette Speedway
Saturday night at Willamette Speedway was full of excitement, with four divisions racing and several drivers putting on…
Eighteen new teachers arrive in Sweet Home schools
Sweet Home School District is adding 18 new teachers this fall. Here is a list of some of the…
Lebanon schools welcome 21 new teachers
Lebanon Community School District is adding 21 new teachers this fall. Here is a list of some of the…
County Courthouse gets ADA-compliant entrance
The new ADA compliant entrance on the north side of the Linn County Courthouse is complete and open…
Sports Roundup: Sept. 2, 2026
East Linn County High School Sports Roundup Things kick off this week in earnest for local high…
Hunters join forces with optics maker Leupold
The Oregon Hunters Association last week announced a new initiative to protect Oregon hunters against recurring attacks by…
Sheriff’s Office taking sign-ups for Citizens Academy
Ever wondered what really sets a Sheriff’s Office apart from a Police Department? What happens behind the scenes…
William (Bill) Allen Rauch
William Rauch April 23, 1947 – Aug. 27, 2026 William (Bill) Allen Rauch, 79, passed peacefully late in…
Marilyn Lois Koontz
Marilyn Koontz Feb. 8, 1946 – Aug. 17, 2026 Marilyn Lois Koontz, 80, passed away peacefully on Aug.17,…
June C. Johnson
June Johnson Feb. 20,1965 – Aug. 11, 2026 June C. Johnson, 61, formerly of Lebanon, died Aug. 11,…
Michael “Scott” Melcher
Michael Scott Melcher Jan. 22, 1967 – Aug. 28, 2026 Michael “Scott” Melcher, 59, of Sweet Home, passed…