Time to ready for critical vote
Amid all the angst over COVID-19, attention may be a bit distracted from another very important event that…
Virus toll nears 100 in Oregon
The total number of positive COVID-19 tests statewide increased to 2,354 as of Monday morning, April 20, up…
LBCC offers online classes to public in community education program
Amidst the current COVID-19 health crisis, Linn-Benton Community College has moved all course offerings online for spring term.…
Public Safety Log April 29, 2020
April 26 9:41 a.m. – Cho Tam, 28, cited for speeding, 59 mph in a 35-mph zone, Main…
SH teen pleads guilty to sex charge
Austin Ryan Hunter St. Martin pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree sexual abuse March 12 in Linn County Circuit…
Police: Evidence of gunshots and more found in Tamarack Street house fire; victims named
Sweet Home police have identified four people found dead in a house fire at 1530 Tamarack St. Tuesday…
Faron Pugh
Dec. 27, 1935 – April 23, 2020 Faron “Red” Young Pugh, 84, of Sweet Home, died April 23,…
Norma Foster
Sept. 28, 1940 – April 22, 2020 Norma J. Foster, 79, of Sweet Home, died peacefully of cancer…
LBCC president backing Sprenger
Editor: When I moved to Albany over a decade ago, Sherrie Sprenger was one of the first people…
Johnson offers real-life experience
Editor: Linn residents will soon get a chance to cast votes for individuals seeking to serve in public…
Former Sheriff supports Johnson
Editor: I am Art Martinak, former Sheriff of Linn County, and I am supporting Kerry Johnson for Linn…
New City Hall was needed investment
Editor: I feel Mr. Scott Walker’s letter (April 22) was unfortunately stated as if the City Council and…
Coleman dedicated, experienced
Editor: It is with confidence I support Susan Coleman for state representative. I’ve known Susan for several years…
Around Town April 22, 2020
Blood drive at local church Wednesday Sweet Home Evangelical Church will host a blood drive from 2 to…
Phillip Palkki
Oct. 4, 1926 – April 3, 2020 Phillip Harold Palkki, 93, of Sweet Home, died at 6:50 p.m.…
Vinton Timely Mason
June 18, 1933 – April 12, 2020 Vinton Timely Mason, 86, passed away on April 12, 2020 in…
Daniel Fred Schroeder
Sept. 30, 1958 – April 10, 2020 Daniel Fred Schroeder, age 61, of Sweet Home, passed away on…
Adam Mitchell Spencer
May 8, 1982 – April 19, 2020 Adam Mitchell Spencer, 37, of Sweet Home, passed away Sunday, April…
Joe Jenkins
April 27, 1929 – April 14, 2020 Joe Jenkins, 90, of Sweet Home, peacefully passed away at 10:09…
Fairie ‘F. Lynn’ Lassley
Nov. 5, 1947 – April 1, 2020 Lynn Lassley, 72, or Albany passed away April 1, 2020 due…
Staying home truly does save lives
By Adam Brady, MD and Robert Turngren, MD Thank you for staying home to save lives. The good…
Time to reel in public spending
Editor: City of Sweet Home may have to look at layoffs, due to overspending, and find other ways…