Letter from a soldier: – Vietnam, 1969
Editor’s note: A reader sent us this letter, which appeared in the Aug. 7, 1969 edition of The…
Local Veterans Day events few, due to COVID-19
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple Veterans Day events have been canceled in the Mid-Valley. Breakfasts and dinners,…
Time for rural Oregon to make a good impact
As we near the end of a turbulent year, we’ve just experienced a critical juncture in our community,…
As emotional election ends … the sun continues to shine
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The sun is shining today and will rise tomorrow. For more years than we…
James C. Kalebaugh
Feb. 4, 1927 – Nov. 4, 2020 James Kalebaugh, 93, passed away peacefully Nov. 4, 2020 at his…
Bertha Charles
Sept. 7, 1937 – Nov. 2, 2020 Bertha Marie Charles, 83, of Sweet Home, died Nov. 2, 2020.…
Around Town Nov. 4, 2020
Search-for-Gemma scavenger hunt Registration for the Sweet Home Police Department’s annual Cascade K9 Jamboree will continue through Nov.…
After 70 years, curtain closes for White’s locally
Following an extended period of economic difficulties, White’s Electronics has been sold. Garrett Electronics, a Texas-based manufacturer of…
SHFAD, police, SHEM accepting applications for holiday gifts
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District and Sweet Home Police Department are accepting applications to their Christmas…
Public Safety Nov. 4, 2020
Oct. 26 7:04 a.m. – Caller reported hitting a deer, 3000 block of Main. Officer responded, report taken…
City leaf collection under way
Sweet Home Public Works has begun its seasonal leaf collection program for residents and businesses, which will continue…
Sweet Home PD Sgt. Wingo resigns
Sweet Home Police Sgt. Chris Wingo has resigned to take a position as a police officer at Woodburn…
Sanchez, Trask, Gourley and Richards lead City Council race; city levys look to be passing
Early results Tuesday night showed Angelita Sanchez, Dave Trask, Lisa Gourley and Dylan Richards leading in the nine-candidate…
Oregon restrictions send wrestlers out of state to compete
Sweet Home wrestlers have continued to compete this fall, despite state prohibitions against physical contact during practices and…
Door’s open to get kids back to school; can we do what it takes?
Linn County has an opportunity. Gov. Kate Brown’s announcement last Friday, Oct. 30, is making it a bit…
Where is our ‘North Star?’ A response to Gov. Brown’s plan
Skyler Bascom Last Friday, Oct. 30, Gov. Kate Brown announced in a press conference new metrics for opening…
Cheridith June Terwilliger
June 19, 1942 – Oct. 28, 2020 “Seventy-eight-year-old Cheridith June Terwilliger, aka Pudge (pictured left with her sister),…
Jack Little
May 25, 1938 – Oct. 29, 2020 Jack Garland Little, 82, of Sweet Home, died Oct. 29, 2020.…
Hospice to honor those who have passed in virtual event
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice will hold its annual Light Up a Life celebration as a virtual event that will…
Public Safety Log Oct. 28, 2020
Oct. 19 7:09 a.m. – Caller reported female has been screaming for the last hour, 300 block of…
Cascadia crash injures five
A single-car collision in Cascadia Sunday afternoon sent all five occupants to hospitals, one by Life Flight, authorities…
Halloween, harvest celebration events planned for SH, beyond
Here are some Halloween or harvest festival-type events that have been announced in the community: Family-friendly haunted house:…