Mud Fest 2017: Gooey ground conditions make for suitably soppy four-wheeling fun
Thousands turned out Saturday, March 11, to a farm between Holley and Crawfordsville to enjoy the Santiam Four-Wheel-Drive…
Public Safety Log March 7, 2017
March 5 6:58 a.m. – Caller reported a male sleeping on Whitemore Bridge, Clover Park. Officer contacted a…
Chip truck slides off snow-slicked Hwy. 20 into South Santiam
The driver of a commercial truck that slid into the South Santiam River, east of Cascadia, escaped serious…
Corrections
A report about Sweet Home Emergency Ministries (SHEM) and its pantry director, Cindy Rice, should have stated that…
Local pastor turns heads downtown as he distributes ‘Ashes to Go’
Pastor Joe Medley and Linda Rowton walked the downtown area Wednesday, March 1, placing ashes on willing recipients…
Officials standing up to governor bodes well for residents
We’ve been critical of Gov. Kate Brown’s lack of decisive policies that, if implemented, would benefit the majority…
Top swimmers honored as team celebrates big days at district, state
Seniors Nathan Hager and Lucie Davis, along with junior Lauren Yon, were named the Outstanding Upperclassmen for the…
Michael Harper April 7, 1941 – March 3, 2017
Michael Harper April 7, 1941 – March 3, 2017 Michael Earl Harper, 75, of Sweet Home died March…
Opal Brubaker Dec. 6, 1923 – March 2, 2017
Opal Irene Brubaker, 93, of Sweet Home went to be with her Savior Thursday, March 2, 2017. She…
Jackie Jeppsen Aug. 22, 1931 – Feb. 25, 2017
Jackie Jeppsen Aug. 22, 1931 – Feb. 25, 2017 Jackie Jeppsen of Sweet Home, 85, a retired logger,…
April Underwood, Kayla Miller named top hoops players
Kayla Miller was named Defensive Player of the Year, and April Underwood was named Offensive Player of the…
Sweet Home Volleyball 14u winners
The Sweet Home Volleyball Club’s 14-and-under team won a 48-team tournament held Feb. 11-13 in Springfield. In front,…
More competition for Husky wrestlers this week
Fresh off an individual championship and a team win at state, Sweet Home wrestlers get more opportunities on…
Frances Blair Dec. 21, 1926 – March 1, 2017
Frances Blair Dec. 21, 1926 – March 1, 2017 Frances Beverly Blair, 90, of Sweet Home, died March…
Virginia Waters Aug. 25, 1937 – March 1, 2017
Virginia Waters Aug. 25, 1937 – March 1, 2017 Virginia Lee Waters, 79, of Sweet Home died March…
Around Town February 28, 2017
Spelling contest open to local kids Local students are invited to take part in the Oregon Statewide Spelling…
Hotel drowning victim identified, looking for next-of-kin
UPDATE (March 3, 2017 10:40 a.m.) Lebanon Police have been unable to locate next-of-kin to Alfred Andrew Nichelson,…
Preparing for mud
Matt Jordan of the Santiam Four-Wheel Drive Association watches, ready to assist, as Joe Richard of JTI Supply…
Council poised to appoint Susan Coleman to fill vacant position
The Sweet Home City Council expected to appoint Susan Coleman to fill a vacancy on the council during…
SHHS student among D.A.R. Good Citizen honorees
Santiam Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented its “Good Citizen” awards on Feb. 22 at…
ELCA announces first-semester Honor Roll
East Linn Christian Academy has announced its first-semester Honor Roll. Honorees are: Seniors 4.00 – Wesley Anderson; Rebecca…
Local Democrats report increased interest, turnout to party activities
The Linn County Democratic Central Committee has seen a huge increase in turnouts for its monthly meetings since…
Polar Plunge
Photos courtesy of Gina Riley The Sweet Home Police Department had 31 local staff members, friends, family and…
Public Safety Log February 28, 2017
Feb. 26 12:40 a.m. – Aron Johan Van Dijk, 33, arrested on Linn County warrants for possession of…
2 file for School Board election
Two candidates had filed to run as of Monday, Feb. 27, in the May 16 election for the…