Putting proposed ordinances to the test
The City Council is considering several ordinances, that range from pointless to effective and even to good, described…
Transparency: Actions speak louder than words
By Daniel Bevarly Open, accessible and accountable government, with freedom to public information without interference from governing bodies…
Around Town – Sept. 11, 2019
Square dance class offered in Lebanon Lebanon Square Circlers is offering square dance lessons on Sunday evenings from…
Girls tie Elmira 0-0 in soccer tune-up before starting league
Sweet Home’s girls haven’t had much of a chance to warm up as they move into their league…
Local relationships still trump all else after dozen years in state legislature
Fair warning! In the first column I wrote for this newspaper, I said if you don’t find my…
Boys soccer: SH loses early lead, game after fluke mistake
After a great opening against Elmira, a fluke shot panicked the Huskies, steering them to a 5-1 loss…
Terrebonne man dies in motorcycle wreck east of Sweet Home
A Terrebonne motorcyclist was killed Thursday afternoon, Sept. 12, in a crash on Highway 20 east of Sweet…
Public Safety Log – Sept. 11, 2019
Sept. 9 12:14 p.m. – Andrew Benton Erickson, 49, arrested on Sweet Home warrant for failure to comply…
Nearly 1,100 participants turn out for Best in the West Triathlon Series
Rain and cooler temperatures provided nearly ideal conditions over the weekend for nearly 1,100 registrants in the ninth…
Huskies struggle against strong, experienced Marist visitors
An experienced Marist team struck fast and hard in Sweet Home’s football opener Friday night, Sept. 6, in…
Death Notices – Sept. 11, 2019
Betty Arlene Hanna, 87, of Corvallis, died Sept. 7, 2019. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. …
Huskies 4-0 after first week of volleyball, ranked No. 1 as league begins
Sweet Home’s volleyball team tuned up for its league season opener Tuesday evening, Sept. 10, against Woodburn, with…
Cross-country boys kick off season with fifth place at Ultimook
Sweet Home’s cross-country runners got their feet wet – very literally – Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Ultimook…
Loretta Kast
Loretta Margaret Kast, 83, formerly of Sweet Home and recently of Lexington, Neb., died Sept. 5, 2019 at…
Roberta Moore
Roberta June Moore, 64, of Sweet Home died Sept. 3, 2019. She was born May 14, 1955 in…
Dewey Parks
Dewey E. Parks, 84, of Sweet Home, died Sept. 6, 2019. He was born Feb. 18, 1935 in…
Stephanie Dianne Seits (Dalziel)
Stephanie Dianne Seits (Dalziel), 72, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, at her home in Lebanon. One-time proprietor of…
Around Town Sep. 4, 2019
Free plants advice at Farmers Market Having problems with your plants? Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardeners…
Public Safety Log Sep. 4, 2019
Aug. 31 12:02 p.m. – Caller reported a $12 SD card stolen from his trail camera on private…
SHFAD gives engine to E. Lincoln district
Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District recently donated a no-longer-needed engine to the East Lincoln County Fire District.…
Mary Irwin
Jan. 25, 1945 – Aug. 20, 2019 Mary Louise Irwin, 74, of Sweet Home died Aug. 20, 2019.…
James McFarland
Feb. 17, 1924 – Aug. 28, 2019 James “JC” Calvin McFarland, 95, of Sweet Home died Aug. 28,…
Jerry Ross
Sept. 8, 1945 – Aug. 23, 2019 Jerry Lawrence Ross, 73, of Sweet Home died Aug. 23, 2019.…