Public Safety Log Oct. 14, 2020
October 3 12:46 a.m. – Frank Archie Thompson, 46, cited and released on a Sweet Home warrant for…
Driver named in jetski crash that killed boy
Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon has named the driver of the jet ski that struck two small children,…
Nine candidates in race for four Sweet Home City Council seats
Nine candidates, listed below, are on the ballot for four open seats on Sweet Home’s City Council. Four,…
State Senate District 9 Candidates weigh in on issues
Fred Girod, 69 Political Party: Republican Home/Years in District 9: Lyons/nearly all his life. His home in the…
Sweet Home City Council candidates state their views
Why do you want to be a Sweet Home City Council member? James Goble: I would like to…
Levies, measures on ballot deal with law enforcement, drugs, more
Sweet Home voters will see four state initiatives and three local levy renewal requests on their ballots in…
Four candidates in running for County Commission Seat 3
Scott Bruslind, 61 Residence/Family: Resident of Linn County since 1993; lived in Albany 1993-97, Lacomb 1997-Present. Wife Linda…
County Commission Seat 3 candidates state their views
Why do you want to be a Linn County Commissioner? Scott Bruslind: Linda and I met Will Tucker…
Three candidates aim for House of Representatives seat
Jami Cate, 33 Political Party: Republican Home/Years in District 17: Lebanon/33. Education: Oregon State University (B.S. In crop…
House District 17 candidates respond to questions
Describe your view of the proper role of government under the U.S. and Oregon constitutions and how you,…
Hubert Shipp
April 2, 1925 – Oct. 9, 2020 Hubert A. Shipp, 95, of Sweet Home died Oct. 9, 2020.…
Phillip Shupp
Nov. 5, 1945 – Sept. 29, 2020 Phillip Forrest Shupp, 74, of Cascadia, died peacefully on Sept. 29,…
Robert Thorson Jr.
April 5, 1947 – Sept. 29, 2020 Robert Warren Thorson Jr., 73, of Sweet Home died Sept. 29,…
COVID requires united efforts
Editor: COVID-19. When does the responsibility begin? This is a question I have been struggling with for some…
SH gets first softball win in 17 months, 11-6
It had been 17 months since the last time Sweet Home’s softball team took the field at home,…
14-3 baseball score aside, Husky JV’ers ‘glad to be out there’ against Harrisburg
The first baseball game played Thursday, Oct. 8, on the Huskies’ varsity diamond in nearly a year and…
Levies necessary for critical services
Editor: I feel compelled to clarify some points made by Marilyn Schlim in last week’s letter to the…
Around Town Oct. 7, 2020
Fall activities for kids at B&G Club Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Santiam is offering a…
Thanks to wide range of people
Editor: As I have job that takes me out of town now, I’ve missed the City Council meetings…
Public Safety Log Oct. 7, 2020
September 25 1:24 a.m. – Michael Branton Jr., 44, cited for driving while suspended and driving uninsured. 1:32…
Les Schwab chain sold to California investors
Les Schwab Tire Centers announced last week it is being purchased by an investment firm based in California.…
Petition aims to restore restroom
A petition drive has been launched in Cascadia to secure funding for a restroom at the Short Covered…
Barbara Hight
July 20, 1961- Aug. 17, 2020 Barbara Jo Hight, 59, of Sweet Home, died Aug. 17, 2020. She…
