Around Town Dec. 2, 2020
Trees for Scholars Auction this week Sweet Home Alumni Foundation will hold its annual Trees for Scholars Christmas…
Public Safety Log Dec. 2, 2020
Nov. 23 12:12 a.m. – Caller reported traffic accident in 42300 block of North River Drive. Vehicle struck…
Quiet volunteer Bob Weidner has served in multiple ways
For decades, St. Helen Catholic Church has been providing Christmas meals to families in need during the holiday…
Medicare plan deadline is Monday
People with Medicare have until Dec. 7 to make changes to their health plans and prescription drug coverage…
Residents asked to share thoughts on local culture
The Linn County Cultural Coalition invites members of the public to take a brief online survey about local…
Threatened cuts raise questions
Editor: Regarding cuts to the library staff, I have the following questions: 1. If there is a decrease…
Other answers besides layoffs for library
The news that the city is considering laying off library staff raises eyebrows on a number of fronts.…
Edward Stilson III
Nov. 18, 1924 – Nov. 26, 2020 Edward “Ted” Stilson III, of Sweet Home, passed away peacefully on…
Anita Lorraine Clifton
Oct. 31, 1934 – Nov. 25, 2020 Anita Lorraine Clifton, 86, of Sweet Home passed away Wednesday, Nov.…
Gerald Matthews
Nov. 18, 1935 – Nov. 9, 2020 Gerald “Jerry” Lee Matthews, 84, of Sweet Home died Nov. 9,…
William Mealey
Feb. 2, 1937 – Nov. 25, 2020 William “Bill” Robert Mealey, 83, died peacefully at his home in…
Evelyn Maxine Evans
Nov. 10, 1935 – Nov. 15, 2020 Evelyn Maxine Evans, 85, of Lebanon, left this world for heaven…
Steven Leroy Pitts
April 29, 1956 – Nov. 14, 2020 Steven Leroy Pitts, 64, of Albany, passed away Saturday. He was…
Public Safety Nov. 25, 2020
Nov. 16 2:20 a.m. – Stacy Teixeira, 55, of Sweet Home, arrested on parole violation warrant and $7,500…
City seeking to fill Planning Commission vacancy
The City of Sweet Home is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. The seven-member Planning…
Ornament hunt returns to local Willamette National Forest trails
The Willamette Valley Visitors Association has launched its third annual ornament hunt on non-wilderness trails of the Willamette…
Samaritan announces new face mask requirements
Samaritan Health Services is requiring patients, visitors and all staff in any Samaritan facility to wear properly fitting…
Free fishing, clamming, crabbing this weekend in Oregon
Everyone, including nonresidents, can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27-28.…
USFS seeks public input – before Nov. 30 – on prioritizing maintenance projects
The USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region is seeking public feedback on a proposed list of deferred maintenance…
Culture in Linn County? Local funding organization seeks public input
The Linn County Cultural Coalition is inviting the public to take a brief online survey about local culture.…
Doctor: Be cautious even with family
Editor: It has been a challenging year full of unwelcome changes brought by the coronavirus pandemic. Most of…
In difficult times, thanksgiving can be healthy
2020 has been a tough year. That may be one of the few things Americans agree on, pretty…
Economic benefactors should be among those we’re thankful for
By Dr. Mark W. Hendrickson With all the attention commanded by the presidential campaign, election, and aftermath, plus…
Cassie Jeppsen
July 26, 1983 – Nov. 17, 2020 Cassie Lynn Jeppsen, 37, of Sweet Home died peacefully at home…