David Kragness
David Allen Kragness, 65, of Sweet Home, died Aug. 22, 2020. He was born July 31, 1955 in…
Clair Edward Allen
Clair Edward Allen, aka “Two Gun” and “Rowdy,” 85, of Lebanon, passed away on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020…
Last Concert at Marks Ridge
A large crowd turned out Friday night, Aug. 28, for the final concert of Marks Ridge Winery’s summer…
City Councilors discuss raising SDC fees for new construction
By Kelly Kenoyer Of The New Era City Council members last week discussed increasing the city’s System Development…
Public Safety — Sept. 2, 2020
August 24 1:39 p.m. – Rochelle Aleece Woods, 34, caught shoplifting at Bi-Mart, 1980 Main. Cited and released…
Senior Center chief calls it quits – sort of
Ken Bronson was honored by a drive-by procession of Senior Center and Rotary Club members, and others Friday…
SH returning to online school, but superintendent hoping for change
Following the Labor Day weekend, Sweet Home students will return to school Tuesday, Sept. 8, on-line, thanks to…
Police to focus on traffic this weekend
Sweet Home Police Department officers will be focusing on downtown traffic as the Labor Day weekend approaches and…
Conveniences mask frighteningly fragile society
We live in uncertain and unstable times. The conveniences of the 21st Century, where nearly anything we want…
Neil Meacham
Neil A. Meacham, 60, of Longview, Wash, passed away June 20, 2020 at his home. He was born…
Grange memories are good ones
Editor: Roberta McKern’s article (Aug. 26) about the Holley Grange brought back such nostalgic memories for me. Back…
Robert Lee Anderson
Robert Lee Anderson, 85, died Aug. 3, 2020. He was born in Vernonia, Ore. on Jan 1, 1935.…
Around Town Aug 26, 2020
Friday night music at Marks Ridge Marks Ridge Winery will host its final summer concert at 7 p.m.…
Local businessman cashes in on own Lottery ticket
Sweet Home businessman James Ashcraft always watches the lotto numbers roll in at his bar, Chewy’s Pub. So…
LBCC announces ‘Rebounding Plan’ for fall classes
Linn-Benton Community College has announced its plan for the fall quarter, which starts Sept. 28. The LBCC Board…
Public Safety August 26, 2020
August 16 12:58 a.m. – Two 13-year-old juveniles at 18th and Long were referred to Linn County Juvenile…
Old Holley Grange Hall memories hark back to another era
When the old Grange Hall in Holley burned down in 2013, it marked the last of an era…
Wildfire danger prompts governor to declare state of emergency
Gov. Kate Brown declared a state of emergency on Wednesday, Aug. 19, due to the imminent threat of…
Marchers support child safety Saturday
Local residents marched Saturday morning, Aug. 22, against child trafficking. Forty or so participants of all ages attended…
Sanctioning Antifa boosts lawlessness
Editor: Portland Tally Sheet: 85 consecutive nights of riot have been inflicted on the public, the police and…
Mark Hardin
Feb. 10, 1962 – April 7, 2020 (Recovered) Mark Joseph Hardin, 58, of Sweet Home passed away. He…
Larry Housen
Sept. 7, 1956 – Aug. 9, 2020 Larry Dean Housen, 63, of Sweet Home died Aug. 9, 2020…
James McCracken
Nov. 26, 1941 – Aug. 18, 2020 James McCracken, 78, of Crawfordsville, died Aug. 18, 2020. He was…
Kim Vandenberg
May 27, 1967 – Aug. 22, 2020 Kim Sharlene Vandenberg, 53, of Sweet Home died Aug. 22, 2020.…