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…
Young Huskies drop 2 friendlies
Sweet Home’s boys soccer team hosted Western Christian and Blanchet Catholic last week in friendly style soccer matches…
Leopoldo Garcia
Dec. 26, 1944 – Nov. 6, 2020 Leopoldo “Polo” Lichtenberger Garcia, 75, of Sweet Home, died Nov. 6,…
Linda Stevens
Sept. 27, 1955 – Nov. 8, 2020 Linda Kathleen Stevens, 65, of Sweet Home, died Nov. 8, 2020.…
William Webb
Aug. 1, 1956 – Nov. 13, 2020 William Webb, 64, of Sweet Home, died Nov. 13, 2020. He…
Coronavirus crunch time has arrived
Back in the days when we had didn’t have to do a risk assessment to hold or attend…
Around Town Nov. 11, 2020
Where’s Gemma? Clues, prizes await Registration for the Sweet Home Police Department’s annual Cascade K9 Jamboree will continue…
James C. Kalebaugh
Feb. 4, 1927 – Nov. 4, 2020 James Kalebaugh, 93, passed away peacefully Nov. 4, 2020 at his…
Public Safety Log Nov. 11, 2020
Nov. 2 12:25 p.m. – A woman flagged down an officer to report her children missed the bus…
Measure 108 passage means businesses, customers will be paying increased tobacco taxes
With the approval of Measure 108 by Oregon voters last week, the state Department of Revenue is moving…
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,…
Bertha Charles
Sept. 7, 1937 – Nov. 2, 2020 Bertha Marie Charles, 83, of Sweet Home, died Nov. 2, 2020.…
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…
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…
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…