Cleo Hopper
Dec. 9, 1938 – Nov. 18, 2020 Cleo Jeanette (Dysinger) Gali Hopper, 81, of Sweet Home, died Nov.…
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.…
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…
Parking lot story has two sides
Editor: In regards to the “Mollie’s Bakery Parking lot” (Nov. 11), we all should be appreciative of the…
Michael Reynolds
Sept. 15, 1944 – Nov. 16, 2020 Michael “Mickey” Joseph Reynolds, 76, of Sweet Home died Nov. 16,…
Steven Leroy Pitts
April 29, 1956 – Nov. 14, 2020 Steven Leroy Pitts, 64, of Albany, passed away Saturday. He was…
Cassie Jeppsen
July 26, 1983 – Nov. 17, 2020 Cassie Lynn Jeppsen, 37, of Sweet Home died peacefully at home…
Coach ‘excited’ by girls’ performance in soccer
Sweet Home’s girls soccer team hadn’t had a chance to play at home this year until Thursday, Nov.…
Sign-ups open for winter sports season
Registration for winter athletics at Sweet Home High School is now open. The “mini season,” which runs through…
Doctor: Be cautious even with family
Editor: It has been a challenging year full of unwelcome changes brought by the coronavirus pandemic. Most of…
Walter DeVault
Oct. 31, 1960 – Nov. 13, 2020 Walter “Chris” DeVault, 60, of Sweet Home, died Nov. 13, 2020.…
Ruth Bond
Sept. 17, 1931 – Dec. 30, 2019 Ruth Bond, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend, passed away peacefully…
Alice Gallogly
Dec. 17, 1930 – Nov. 3, 2020 Alice Grace (Rose) Gallogly, 89, of Sweet Home, died Nov. 3,…
Holiday lineup mixture of live, virtual and drive-thru events
– Community Kindness Event Deadlines: The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District and Sweet Home Police Department are…
Public Safety Log Nov. 18, 2020
Nov. 6 3:32 a.m. – Caller reported a male looking into vehicles at O&M Tires, 4420 Main. Officer…
Homan Hamedanizadeh
Sept. 7, 1979 – Nov. 12, 2020 Homan Hamedanizadeh, 41, of Sweet Home passed away Thursday. He was…