Public Safety March 6, 2018
March 5 1:08 a.m. – Officer found a bicycle, Wiley Creek Park. Placed in found property. 4:43 a.m.…
Police seek man found wandering hallways at Sweet Home High
The Sweet Home Police Department is asking the public’s help to identify a man who was spotted inside…
Polar Plunge 2018
Sweet Home Police Department employees and volunteers are making their mark in the annual Polar Plunge fund-raiser for…
Forestry winners
Sweet Home Forestry Club members won their first competition of the spring season on Saturday, March 3, at…
Holly, Swanson named boys hoops co-MVPs
The Huskies named their teammates Keegan Holly and Jake Swanson co-Most Valuable Players during the boys basketball team’s…
Patricia Hyatt
June 18, 1933 – Feb. 27, 2018 Patricia L. Hyatt, 84, of Sweet Home died Feb. 27, 2018.…
David Guyer
Dec. 22, 1949 – Feb. 27, 2018 David Lee Guyer, 68, of Sweet Home died Feb. 27, 2018.…
Short session produces solid accomplishments
Some pleasant surprises have emerged from this year’s “Short Session” in the Oregon Legislature. First, our legislators finished…
Yon, Hager, Lupolis named top swimmers
Lauren Yon, Rawlins Lupoli and Rowland Lupoli were named Outstanding Varsity Swimmers and Megan Hager was named Outstanding…
Around Town Feb. 28, 2018
Local Democrats to meet March 1 Keith Kolkow and Stephanie Newton, board members of the new Albany Community…
City Budget Committee needs citizens
The City of Sweet Home is seeking volunteers to serve on its Budget Committee. Members of the Budget…
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.…
Public Safety Feb. 28, 2018
Feb. 26 4:23 a.m. – Caller reported an overdose, 3224 Main St., South Fork manufactured home park. Medics…
New tax reform will impact different folks in different ways
With the new tax reform bill, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, now is the time to start…
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…
Richard Dean McQueen
March 25, 1932 – Feb. 23, 2018 Richard Dean McQueen, 85, died peacefully on Friday Feb. 23, 2018,…
Cloyd Rhodes
Aug. 25, 1943 – Feb. 24, 2018 Cloyd Rhodes, 74, of Sweet Home passed away Saturday, Feb. 24,…
Jim Phillips, long a fixture on wrestling mats, steps toward retirement
Editor’s note: Although this story originated in Lebanon, it’s about an individual well known to Sweet Home wrestling…
Hate for Pence is un-American
Editor: I just saw the most ridiculous Facebook video I have ever seen. Shame on ABC for allowing…
Radicalized NRA stifles responsibility
Editor: Conservative activist “Joe the Plumber” summed up the NRA’s and its members’ position perfectly when he posted…
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…
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…