Campers snap up local spots
Thinking about spending a weekend at one of the local campgrounds this summer? Better move fast or you…
Sweetheart Run this Saturday
The Seventh Annual Sweetheart Run will be held starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Weddle Bridge…
Update: Linn County’s COVID risk level drops
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that 12 counties improved in risk level, with 10 including Linn County, improving…
Public Safety Log Feb. 10, 2021
Feb. 1 12:31 a.m. – Lisa Dawn Johnston, 46, cited and released on a Sweet Home warrant for…
SHJH remodel getting final touches as students return
Finishing touches are being put on the newly remodeled Sweet Home Junior High building, which includes a renovated…
Sweet Home football gets green light as governor revises stance on contact sports
As Sweet Home Athletic Director Nate Tyler put it in a tweet Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 10, “Sweet Home…
When government’s actions cost citizens, is compensation in order?
By Dr. Eric Fruits Oregon Department of Education recently announced relaxed guidelines for school reopenings. The new guidelines…
Congress sidelined by presidential pens
By Rich Lowry President Joe Biden has proved that, if nothing else, he has a pen and a…
Just ignore the political uproar
Editor: The simplest way to ease the turmoil over the “political uproar” is to ignore it. Most of…
James Dain
Aug. 23, 1936 – Feb. 5, 2021 James F. Dain, 84, of Sweet Home died Feb. 5, 2021.…
Around Town Feb. 3, 2021
OSU lecture series focus is disasters The annual Starker Lecture Series at Oregon State University will this year focus on…
Senior Center needs support
Editor: It is certainly unfortunate that the Sweet Home Center has had to close its doors to our…
Public Safety Log Feb. 3, 2021
Jan. 25 3:37 a.m. – Micaela Gabrielle Horning, 27, cited and released on a Douglas County warrant for…
It’s time to mend political fences
Editor: In 2016 I, along with many were shocked and disappointed when Trump won, especially after the Access…
Measure 109 not ‘just another drug ballot measure’
Skyler Bascom In the November 2020 election, Oregonians voted in favor of passing Ballot Measure 109. This permits…
Shirley Lynn Kenyon
Nov. 15, 1948 – Dec. 21, 2020 Shirley Lynn Kenyon, 72, of Brownsville, passed away on Dec. 21,…
Frank Gates
July 11, 1926 – Jan. 25, 2021 Frank Gates, 94, of Molalla, formerly of Sweet Home, died Jan.…
Eddie Smith
Jan. 1, 1940 – Jan. 22, 2021 Eddie Smith, age 81, passed away Jan. 22, 2021 in Prairie…
Tree sale set for Feb. 6
By Bonnie Marshall LCSWA director The Linn County Small Woodlands Association will host its 26th annual seedling sale…
Public Safety Log Jan. 27, 2021
Jan. 18 10:39 a.m. – Caller requested assistance catching a loose chicken, 1100 block of Redwood. Officer responded,…
County employee arrested on embezzlement charges
The office manager for the Linn County Planning and Building Department was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 19, on suspicion…
OSU researchers find eDNA method trumps electrolysis in fish counts
By Molly Rosbach Oregon State University Writer Delivering a minor electric shock into a stream to reveal any…