Jean Johnston Sept. 17, 1921 – May 30, 2017
Jean Marie Johnston, 95, of Albany, passed away May 30. 2017 at her residence. The daughter of Earl…
Editorial: Those who step up in times of need deserve our thanks
When the people of Sweet Home turn out for the Grand Parade at Sportsman’s Holiday a month from…
Kyle Costa Dec. 2, 1960 – May 29, 2017
Kyle Costa Dec. 2, 1960 – May 29, 2017 Kyle Joseph Costa, 56, a former Sweet Home resident,…
Ronald Moore Feb. 24, 1947 – May 31, 2017
Ronald Moore Feb. 24, 1947 – May 31, 2017 Ronald Eugene Moore, 70, of Crawfordsville died May 31,…
Marlene Zurcher June 30, 1935 – May 28, 2017
Marlene Zurcher June 30, 1935 – May 28, 2017 Marlene Anne Zurcher, 81, of Sweet Home, died peacefully…
Around Town May 30, 2017
Avakian to speak to Linn Democrats Brad Avakian, state Bureau of Labor and Industries commissioner, will be the…
If I Were Mayor
APPEARING with Mayor Greg Mahler at the City Council meeting on May 23 are the winners of the…
2017 Sportsman’s Holiday Court Princess Kendyl Stutzman
Kendyl Stutzman, 17, is the daughter of Frank and Jennifer Stutzman. She is a junior at Sweet Home…
Host families needed for exchange students
Local residents have two opportunities this summer to host Japanese short-term exchange students. The Josai Club is looking…
Organizer: Karaoke contest cancelled for this year
Double D Karaoke will not hold its annual karaoke contest this year, but its organizer says the competition…
Public Safety Log May 30, 2017
May 26 3:05 p.m. – Caller reported a burglary, 27800 block of Liberty Road. Report taken. May 25…
County Spelling Winners
Sweet Home Charter School students Jazmine Jordan, left, and Ethan Parrish, right, were among the winners in the…
Samaritan donates locally
The five hospitals of Samaritan Health Services have awarded a total of $624,960 in Social Accountability grants to…
Husky assistant wrestling coach honored with national association award
Sweet Home assistant wrestling coach Tomas Rosa has been named the Oregon High School Assistant Coach of the…
Free sports physicals
Student athletes needing a sports physical can get one for free on Saturday, June 17, at the Samaritan…
Dennis Brown Oct. 15, 1942 – April 10, 2017
Dennis Brown Oct. 15, 1942 – April 10, 2017 Dennis Sherman Brown, 74, a former Sweet Home resident,…
Runners beat the heat to honor veterans, fallen in Hero Half
Tanner Sayers of Sweet Home won the Hero Half Marathon Saturday, May 27, in his first attempt at…
Bill before Senate lines up barrels on gun rights
Apparently, Oregon is tired of being a continual runner-up to California when it comes to restrictive gun control…
Margaret Davis March 28, 1948 – May 25, 2017
Margaret Davis March 28, 1948 – May 25, 2017 Margaret “Peggy” Ellen Davis, 69, of Sweet Home died…
Death Notices May 30, 2017
Services for Gregory C. Sullens, 67, of Sweet Home, who died May 15, 2017, will be held at…
Around Town May 24, 2017
Free summer lunch for kids Sweet Home School District will provide free lunch to children ages 18 and…
Editorial: New emphasis on physical education, forestry, are steps in right direction
Regular readers of this page have likely noticed that we strongly support providing our community’s schoolchildren with practical…
Charles Childers July 8, 1942 – May 16, 2017
Charles Childers July 8, 1942 – May 16, 2017 Charles G. Childers, 74, of Sweet Home died May…
Janet Reeder Aug. 17, 1962 – May 7, 2017
Janet Reeder Aug. 17, 1962 – May 7, 2017 Janet Lea Reeder, 54, of Sweet Home died May…