Public Safety Log Oct. 31, 2018
Oct. 26 8:45 a.m. – Caller reported that someone used her name to open a Verizon account and…
Circuit Court: Burglar back in jail, awaits sentencing
James Lee Baker, 18, was arrested in Polk County Oct. 23 on a Linn County warrant for failure…
Depleted roster once again hits Husky boys hard in season-ending soccer loss, to Newport
The Huskies their final game this season in boys soccer 12-0 at Newport. “The first 20 minutes, they…
Cross country: Huskies’ Jessy Hart fourth at district to qualify for state
Jessy Hart became the first Sweet Home girl in five years to qualify for the state cross-country meet…
Girls score first soccer win of season in final game, over Newport
Sweet Home’s girls soccer team beat Newport 1-0 at home in the Huskies’ final game of the season…
Don’t use taxes to pay for abortion
Editor: I’m old, and old-fashioned. When I was young, we had to accept the consequences of our choices…
State playoffs: JC up next for spikers after win over N. Marion
The Huskies marked their 10th win in a row, beating North Marion in three games, 25-19, 25-12 and…
Rick Gridley
April 7, 1948 – Oct. 20, 2018 Rick Allen Gridley, 70, of Sweet Home died Oct. 20, 2018.…
Lois Mosley
Sept. 16, 1933 – Oct. 13, 2018 Lois P. Mosley, 85, formerly of Sweet Home, died Oct. 13,…
Frances Stock
Jan. 24, 1923 – Oct. 23, 2018 Frances Katherine Stock, 95, of Sweet Home died Oct. 23, 2018,…
Lorenzo Pike
Jan. 31, 1964 – Oct. 28, 2018 Lorenzo Silvano Pike, 54, of Sweet Home died Oct. 28, 2018.…
Ervin Reynolds
March 1, 1932 – Oct. 17, 2018 Ervin “Erv” Reynolds, 86, of Sweet Home died Wednesday, Oct. 17,…
Sprenger, hunters ‘blind’ to solutions
Editor: There are times when our preconceived notions blind us to solutions for problems that appear right before…
Commission needs some new blood
Editor: I support Stephanie Newton for Linn County commissioner! She is a breath of fresh air in a…
Neighbors: Lindsey is ‘a good man’
Editor: As we are nearing an important election, we understand that many voters in Linn County are likely…
Joint committees can help pave way to progress in the capitol
I am writing this article while waiting for a business round table meeting to start at Marshfield High…
Swimming pool meets local needs
Editor: For those who haven’t voted yet, we urge you to vote yes on the swimming pool levy.…
Election Letters
Editor’s note: We have received many election letters from Linn County residents, but the writers are neither Sweet…
Volleyball team awaits its next opponent after swiftly dispatching the Cubs
Sweet Home’s volleyball team capped off a perfect league season with a quick three-set win over Newport at…
Husky runners post multiple personal-bests at Country classic
Sweet Home runners turned in a slew of personal bests Wednesday, Oct. 17, in their final regular-season tune-up…
Girls suffer 3-1 soccer loss to Sisters
Injury-plagued Huskies lost Thursday evening 3-1 at home against Sisters in girls soccer. “That first half actually was…
Competitive ballot gives voters actual choices
One thing we can say for sure about Sweet Home’s ballot for the Nov. 6 election: It’s loaded…