Around Town Sept. 27, 2017
‘Life Stories’ class starts Sept. 27 Linn-Benton Community College is offering the class “Life Stories,” in which students…
Husky spikers sweep JC, Cascade, lose narrowly to Sisters
Sweet Home’s volleyball team came away with a blow-out sweep at Junction City last week, then an oh-so-close…
Two arrested in kidnapping incident
Sweet Home police are investigating a kidnapping that occurred Monday, Oct. 2, according to a news release. Sabrina…
Local retiree, horse lover, loves poems from the range
Jim Crotts might seem an unlikely prospect to lead a gathering of poets. He’s retired from the Information…
Public Safety Sept. 27, 2017
Sept. 24 8:29 a.m. – Caller reported a loose dog, 28000 block of Pleasant Valley. 11:12 a.m. –…
Library class to give students look into how things work
Elementary students in Sweet Home will get a hands-on chance to learn how stuff works all year long…
New distracted driving law to take effect Oct.1
Paris Achen Portland Tribune Capital Bureau A new distracted driving law expands an existing ban on using cellphones…
LBCC’s 50th year celebration Friday
Linn-Benton Community College will celebrate its 50th anniversary at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at Deluxe Brewery, 635…
Sweet Home P.E.O. Chapter DD presents college scholarships to six local women
Sweet Home P.E.O. Chapter DD honored six young women who qualified for scholarships through the Philanthropic Educational Organization…
Sweet progression for new district student services director from Pleasant Hill
Thad Holub left a lengthy career in Pleasant Hill to take a position in Sweet Home as student…
Husky boys playing tough but still looking for Sky-Em soccer win
Sweet Home’s boys are still looking for a soccer win in league after holding off Junction City with…
Husky girls having challenges putting soccer balls into nets
Still trying to turn their shots into goals, Sweet Home lost 4-1 to Junction City Sept. 19 and…
Bill ‘Mac’ McIntyre
Aug. 14, 1948 – Sept. 18, 2017 William Hugh McIntyre, 69, passed away Sept. 18, 2017, after a…
Bessie Pitts
June 7, 1939 – Sept. 20, 2017 Bessie June Pitts, 78, of Foster died Sept. 20, 2017. She…
Brenda Johnson
Sept. 17, 1946 – Sept. 19, 2017 Brenda Kay Johnson, 71, of Sweet Home died Sept. 19, 2017.…
Editorial: Library provides quiet center of learning in world of information overload
Sweet Home’s library celebrated its 75th anniversary last week, which makes it one of the oldest institutions in…
Letter: Medical test result comes too late
Editor: I seek opinions because I want to learn something. 25 years ago, a family illness brought about…
Cross-country runners do ‘really well’ at Camp Rilea meet
Two Sweet Home runners placed Saturday at the Three Course Challenge cross-country meet at Camp Rilea, north of…
Around Town Sept. 20, 2017
Singing Christmas Tree rehearsals The Singing Christmas Tree is holding rehearsals for its 2017 performance year, themed “The…
Public Safety Sept. 20, 2017
Sept. 17 2:05 a.m. – John Andrew Mance, 29, arrested on Sweet Home warrant for failure to appear…
New East Linn Museum board members elected
The East Linn Museum recently held its annual membership meeting, electing the following board members: President Roberta McKern;…
Engagement: Kimberlee Bell, William Drager announce Oct. 7 wedding date
Kimberlee Bell and William Drager have announced their engagement to be married Oct. 7. The bride-to-be is the…
Sayers 4th with second PR as Huskies hit hills at Silver Falls
Last summer, when his classmates were sleeping in, Tanner Sayers was putting in the miles. Now it’s paying…
Girls narrowly lose league opener
The Sweet Home High School girls soccer team lost its league opener 2-1 to Elmira at home Thursday.…
Letter: Sorry to see firm exit as help arrives
Editor: Really? The new director of community economic growth and development was just introduced at the City Council…