Olga Markert
March 15, 1917 – Sept. 14, 2017 Olga Klara Markert, 100, of Sweet Home died Sept. 14, 2017.…
National attention’s finally on what we’ve been trying to say
We’re not sure if we should feel revolted or encouraged by the chatter we’re hearing out there about…
Husky boys come away with tie in league soccer opener at Elmira
Rawlins Lupoli ran the field to lift the Sweet Home High School boys soccer team to a 1-1…
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…
Schumacher finishes near top of field
Local triathlete Kambria Schumacher finished 17th in a field of 89 finishers in the Women’s 25-29 age group…
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…
Around Town Sept. 13, 2017
Singing Christmas Tree rehearsals The Singing Christmas Tree is starting rehearsals for its 2017 performance year, themed “The…
Flash flood watch issued for burn areas
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for late Sunday afternoon through just after midnight…
Early morning fire report leads to arson arrest
Sweet Home Police arrested Matthew Allen Pitts, 29, for first-degree arson Monday morning. Sweet Home firefighters responded to…
Public Safety Sept. 13, 2017
Sept. 11 3:50 a.m. – Matthew Allen Pitts, 29, arrested for first-degree arson, 1530 Tamarack St., Mountain Shadows.…
Commission to consider retail pot use permit
The Sweet Home Planning Commission will hear a request by a marijuana retailer for a conditional use permit…
Steve D. Meyer
June 6, 1952 – Sept. 8, 2017 Steve D. Meyer, 65, of Sweet Home passed away Friday, Sept.…
Donna Lee Moen
Sept. 18, 1928 – Sept. 7, 2017 Donna Lee Moen, 88. passed away peacefully in Salem, early on…
Michael Allen Cagle
Death Notice Michael Allen Cagle, 56, of Sweet Home died Sept. 9, 2017. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is…
Douglas McKinnis
June 8, 1927 – Aug. 19, 2017 Douglas J. McKinnis, 90, of Sweet Home died Aug. 19, 2017.…
James Warner
Death Notice James Warner, 79, a long-time resident of Sweet Home, died Aug. 28, 2017 in Bend. A…
Charles “Chuck” Francis Stutz
Death Notice Charles “Chuck” Francis Stutz, 82, of Corvallis, formerly of Brownsville, died Aug. 16, 2017. Memorial services…
Injuries, lack of depth, plague boys soccer team
A shallow roster held back an injury-plagued boys soccer team as it opened its season in a 7-2…
Letter: New gun law has many weaknesses
Editor: Oregon Senate Bill 719 calls for the forced confiscation of property – guns – by the police…
Volleyball team beats Stayton, Newport as it tunes up for league
Sweet Home’s volleyball team enters the league season this week with a nearly unblemished record. The Huskies are…
Sayers fourth as Huskies exit gym for their first XC meet
After a week of inside workouts due to the smoky air quality, Sweet Home’s cross-country teams kicked off…
Myrtle Gates
Sept. 15, 1910 – Aug. 15, 2017 Beloved former Sweet Home High music teacher, Myrtle Gates, age 106,…
Letter: Protesters don’t know history
Editor: I’ve watched television news clips of easterners tearing down statues and flags reminiscent of the Civil War…
Around Town September 5, 2017
Dance school offers free ballet class A free beginning ballet class for tweens, teens and adults will be…
Spikers start season with win over Douglas
Sweet Home’s volleyball team got off to a good start Thursday, Aug. 31, with a season-opening three-set win…