Richard Dean McQueen
March 25, 1932 – Feb. 23, 2018 Richard Dean McQueen, 85, died peacefully on Friday Feb. 23, 2018,…
Ex-Husky Colton Schilling qualifies for NCAA nationals
Former Sweet Home wrestler Colton Schilling wins the PAC-12 141-pound championship Sunday, Feb. 25 at Oregon State University.…
City needs smart use for surplus land
Editor: On Jan. 10 of last year, I attended a City Council meeting and addressed the body regarding…
Hate for Pence is un-American
Editor: I just saw the most ridiculous Facebook video I have ever seen. Shame on ABC for allowing…
Upperclassmen dominate Husky girls basketball awards
Coach Dave McNeil presented awards to six girls varsity basketball players during the team’s annual awards banquet Feb.…
B&G Club thankful for mayors’ support
Editor: Last summer mayors from across Oregon gathered in Lebanon for the Annual Mayor’s Conference. The conference, attended…
Radicalized NRA stifles responsibility
Editor: Conservative activist “Joe the Plumber” summed up the NRA’s and its members’ position perfectly when he posted…
Thanks for runners, help with fun runs
Editor: On behalf of the City of Sweet Home, I would like to thank everyone who participated in…
Around Town Feb. 21, 2018
Red Cross blood drive this week The American Red Cross reports lower than usual donations of blood and…
Public Safety Feb. 21, 2018
Feb. 17 9:16 a.m. – Deputies located a dog running in the road and nearly being hit by…
Girls end season with pair of losses
The Huskies wrapped up the girls basketball season with losses to Junction City 67-22 Friday at home and…
Huskies leave doubters in their wake to bring home state swim trophies
By Sean Morgan Of The New Era The Sweet Home High School girls and boys swim teams exceeded…
Boys down Junction City in basketball to finish league after loss to Cottage Grove
Sweet Home beat Junction City 57-49 at home Friday to end its boys basketball season following a 63-50…
David Gallagher
July 9, 1965 – Feb. 13, 2018 David Michael Gallagher, 52, of Sweet Home died Feb. 13, 2018.…
Another tragedy tells us hard things about ourselves
The recent horrific shooting spree at a Florida high school impacts all of us because we know it…
More than 100 competitors turn out for Sweetheart Run
Well over 100 runners and walkers participated in the annual Sweetheart Run held Saturday morning, Feb. 10, at…
Public Safety Feb. 14, 2018
Feb. 12 1:29 a.m. – Joshua Lee Wood, 29, cited for no license and no insurance, 2400 block…
Resident: Ashes blamed for fire were in can for week
In response to a report about a house fire at 1610 Cedar St. on Feb. 2, one of…
Over-sharing on social media can have adverse financial consequences
Locking doors and windows and leaving a light on used to deter criminals from breaking into homes when…
Long Street rollover
Police Officer Ryan Cummings collects information at the scene of a single-vehicle crash Monday morning, Feb. 12, in…
Huskies play at ‘totally different level’ in close loss to Sisters, win at Elmira
Sweet Home narrowly missed taking down Sisters at home Feb. 6, losing 43-36, in boys basketball; but the…
Cheer team takes fifth at state after some late adjustments
The Sweet Home High School cheerleaders finished fifth at state Saturday after a tough week practicing late adjustments…
William Harley Dimick
Nov. 11, 1922 – Feb. 5, 2018 William Harley Dimick, 95, of Sweet Home passed away on Feb.…