Charter School bargaining continues
The Sweet Home School Board Monday agreed to extend the negotiation period between the district and People Involved…
Letters to the editor June 13, 2017
U.S. guiltiest of all for global warming Editor: America, more than anyone, starting in the 1850s, is responsible…
ELCA runner and SH resident Sydney Nichol to compete for Corban
Sydney Nichol of Sweet Home has signed a letter of intent to run at Corban University. Nichol signed…
Doug Peargin, Steve Thorpe win state Coach of the Year honors
Two Sweet Home coaches have been named Coach of the Year in their sports by the Oregon Athletic…
Kobe Olson signs to wrestle for familiar coach, at Umpqua C.C.
Kobe Olson signed a letter of intent June 6 to wrestle at Umpqua Community College. Olson, who leaves…
All-League, All-State Husky honorees
Sweet Home athletes receiving All-League and/or All-State honors are, from left, Kobe Olson, Baseball, Second Team All-League Outfield;…
Around Town June 6, 2017
Mammograms more available Samaritan Health Services hospitals are now offering 3-D mammography at all Diagnostic Imaging locations. The…
2017 Sportsman’s Holiday Court Princess JessiLynn Thomas
JessiLynn Thomas, 17, is a junior at Sweet Home High School. She is the daughter of Richard and…
City working on changes to nuisance law
Police Chief Jeff Lynn and City Attorney Robert Snyder are working on updates to the city’s chronic nuisance…
LCH Foundation announces scholarship winnners
The Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation has awarded scholarships to seven students from Linn County studying in medical-related fields…
Public Safety Log June 6, 2017
June 5 3:43 a.m. – Caller reported a female slumped over and sleeping in a vehicle for at…
Police locate, assist lost S. Oregon woman
Police last week assisted a 63-year-old Grants Pass woman, who had been reported as a missing person, when…
Municipal Court June 6, 2017
April 26 – Donald Wayne Ames Jr., guilty, misdemeanor driving while suspended, sentenced to 60 months probation and…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Free sports physicals
Student athletes needing a sports physical can get one for free on Saturday, June 17, at the Samaritan…
Death Notices May 30, 2017
Services for Gregory C. Sullens, 67, of Sweet Home, who died May 15, 2017, will be held at…
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…
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…