Girls’ first day at state golf tournament not stellar, but it’s historic
Sweet Home’s golfers made history this year by becoming the first Husky girls team to make the state…
Huskies finish second in baseball race with losses to Newport
The Huskies baseball team snagged a sixth-inning lead to win its second game May 8 at home against…
Jeff Howard
Aug. 27, 1960 – April 30, 2019 Jeff Howard, 58, passed away at his home in Kennewick, Wash.…
John Hay Jr.
Dec. 7, 1953 – May 6, 2019 John Neil Hay Jr., 65, of Sweet Home, died May 6,…
Terry Carper
July 19, 1958 – May 8, 2019 Terry Lee Carper, 60, of Sweet Home died May 8, 2019.…
Christine Emma
Dec. 7, 1947 – May 3, 2019 Christine Ann Emma, 71, of Sweet Home died May 3, 2019…
City budget plan doesn’t add up
Editor: I personally know most of the City Budget Committee and City Council. Many I consider friends and…
Betraying voter trust bad policy
Editor: I strongly recommend the City Council not siphon from Police Levy money by sending it to the…
Parade committee decides to dissolve
Editor: The organization known as the Sweet Home Parade Committee has decided to dissolve its membership and responsibilities.…
Around Town May 8, 2019
Jr. Sportsman’s Court applications School District #55 first-graders who wish to participate in the 2019 Sportsman’s Holiday festivities…
Teen arrested after threat at Sweet Home High School
A 15-year-old Sweet Home High School student was arrested Thursday afternoon, May 9, after a threatening message was…
Investigators looking into Saturday morning shooting death of Sweet Home man
A Sweet Home man was fatally shot early Saturday morning, May 11. Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon said…
Ex-chamber manager pleads guilty to misdemeanors
Sean Morgan and Scott Swanson Former Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Katrina Crabtree pleaded guilty Thursday,…
Foster kids perform ‘Snow White’ musical
Foster School fifth- and sixth-graders performed “The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White” on April 24 at the Sweet…
Public Safety Log May 8, 2019
May 6 12:27 a.m. – Jamie Carpenter, 42, cited for driving while suspended, failure to yield to an…
Sweet Home maintains momentum as track districts near
Sweet Home is winding down its track and field season this week with a junior varsity district meet…
Vernon Tunnell Sr.
July 24, 1937 – May 3, 2019 Vernon Richard Tunnell Sr., 81, of Sweet Home, died May 3,…
Ora Belle Way
July 31, 1927 – April 27, 2019 Ora Belle Way, age 92, went to be with her Lord…
Raymond Wood
Oct. 17, 1937 – April 15, 2019 Raymond W. Wood, 82, of Sweet Home, died peacefully April 15,…
Softball team falls to Cascade, fights for league championship
Sweet Home toppled Philomath finally, winning 4-3 at home April 29 and moving into position to nab the…
Huskies stay in second in baseball race after loss to Newport
Sweet Home swept Sisters last week, winning 12-4 April 29 on the road, 14-1 May 1 at home…