OSAA cancels high school sports for remainder of year
Per Gov. Kate Brown’s announcement last week that Oregon schools will be closed to in-person learning for the…
Peggy Bird-Rolph
March 23, 1962 – April 1, 2020 Peggy Diane Bird-Rolph, the belle of the ball, has left the…
Robert Wayne Sullivan
Feb. 17, 1939 – April 5, 2020 Robert Wayne Sullivan, 81, of Sweet Home, passed away April 5,…
Around Town April 8, 2020
LBCC offers help for local businesses To better support local businesses during the COVID-19 health crisis, Linn-Benton Community…
Sprenger always available, listening
Editor: I am writing in support of Sherrie Sprenger for Linn County Commissioner. It has been my pleasure…
OSAA board holds off on cancelling spring sports – for now
The OSAA Executive Board decided last week to continue suspension of spring activities, but not not cancel any…
Jamboree offers free daily concerts
The Oregon Jamboree is offering live “virtual jam sessions” every weekday this week, featuring various regional artists, including…
Public Safety Log April 8, 2020
April 6 5:05 a.m. – Patrick Charles Hash arrested on Sweet Home warrant for third-degree theft, Albany. April…
Free firewood through June 1 in Willamette National Forest
Personal firewood cutting will be free to the general public through June 1 on Willamette National Forest. No…
Updated: Human remains found off Gordon Road, east of SH
Linn County detectives and the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office have tentatively identified remains found near Gordon Road…
Update: Missing Junction City man found in Lebanon
The Junction City Police Department announced Wednesday morning that Larry Dean Housen, who had been reported missing from…
Another body found, this one on south Upper Calapooia
Linn County Sheriff’s officials are investigating the discovery of possible human remains on Monday, April 6. County Sheriff…
Fire destroys shop next to Oak Heights School
Fire destroyed a 30- by 40-foot shop next door to Oak Heights Elementary School Thursday afternoon, April 9.…
Coleman a tireless community servant
Editor: Please join me in voting for Susan Coleman in the upcoming election for State Representative for the…
Coronavirus’ toll may go beyond the physical
Skyler Bascom I work bi-vocationally as a pastor and as an educator. Before the COVID-19 mandates to “shelter…
Robert Matthew Waibel
Sept. 14, 1965 – March 26, 2020 Rob Waibel would cry tears of joy over an amazing cup…
Eugenia Ames
Nov. 4, 1939 – April 1, 2020 Eugenia “Jeanie” Alexandria Ames, 80, of Sweet Home, died April 1,…
Wilma Speck
June 14, 1935 – March 29, 2020 Wilma Speck, 84, of Sweet Home died March 29, 2020. She…
Sprenger best for County Commission
Editor: I would like to express how much we appreciate and think of Sherrie Sprenger. This lady has…
Testing, protection are paramount
Editor: We will not be successful at stopping COVID-19 without doing two things. Testing everyone and providing personal…
Marilee Conley
Aug. 7, 1951 – March 18, 2020 Marilee Mickel Conley, 68, of Creswell, Ore., passed away at home…