Frances Marie Hill
Feb. 6, 1923 – Jan. 18, 2020 Frances Marie Hill, 96, of Sweet Home, passed away Jan. 18,…
Two children injured when hit by jet ski at Foster Lake
Two children were injured Monday afternoon, July 20, at Lewis Creek Park on Foster Reservoir when a wayward…
New reporter looks forward to getting to know SH
Editor’s note: In this issue we welcome Kelly Kenoyer, who has joined our staff to replace former reporter…
Public Safety Log July 15, 2020
July 13 12:56 a.m. – Christopher Lance Turner, 24, arrested for second-degree assault, conspiracy and second-degree disorderly conduct.…
Community help needed for needy
Editor: In late 2018, a group of people from different churches, walks of life and ages were concerned…
Terry Walczyk
Jan. 13, 1953 – June 26, 2020 Terry Allen Walczyk, 67, of Sweet Home died June 26, 2020.…
Joshua Kyle Phares
Jan. 4, 1982 – July 5, 2020 Joshua Kyle Phares succumbed to a long illness and passed from…
Around Town July 8, 2020
Folk artist to play at Marks Ridge Lavinia Ross will play at Marks Ridge Winery during its summer…
County COVID-19 numbers edge up
As Oregon exceeded the 10,000 mark in total COVID-19 cases last week, Linn County has seen a slight…
School Board to meet virtually
The Sweet Home School Board will hold its monthly meeting virtually at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 13. “Due…
Linn-Benton Community College announces Sweet Home area graduates
Linn-Benton Community College has awarded 923 degrees and certificates to 818 students in its 52nd graduating class. Although…
DMV unveils new computer project to replace antiquated system
Oregon’s Department of Motor Vehicles has completed a multi-year project to replace its computer systems. The replacement is…
Public Safety Log July 8, 2020
July 5 12:06 a.m. – Caller reported neighbors lighting fireworks. Officer responded, contacted residents who were warned for…
2 arrested for east county burglaries
Linn County Sheriff’s detectives arrested two people Tuesday, June 30, in connection with several thefts, burglaries and property…
Outdoors: Deer getting aggressive in S. Oregon
A dog was killed by a doe in a yard in east Medford. An Ashland woman was attacked…
Carolyn Sue Barnes
March 15, 1951 – Sept. 21, 2019 Carolyn Sue Barnes, 68, passed away Sept. 21, 2019 at her…
Dorothy Morse
Aug. 18, 1943 – June 30, 2020 Dorothy “Dottie” Kuulei Morse, 76, of Sweet Home, died June 30,…
Around Town July 1, 2020
Concert on Friday at Marks Ridge Marks Ridge Winery will kick off its summer concert series Friday, July…
BLM not what it appears to be
Editor: Many people think “Black Lives Matter” is a slogan, an ideal, or a grassroots movement. Dig deeper:…
If Thomas Jefferson falls, so will we all
By Rich Lowry They’re coming for Thomas Jefferson. Protestors in Portland, Ore. used axes and ropes to topple…
