State grant funding available for humanities, arts, history
The Linn County Cultural Commission is accepting proposals for grants to fund projects that will promote and improve…
Huskiettes host annual dance exhibition as they prepare for state
Sweet Home’s dance/drill team, the Huskiettes, above, hosted their annual dance exhibition Monday night at the Main Gym,…
Gearlyn Wands Nov. 16, 1946 – March 10, 2017
Gearlyn Wands Nov. 16, 1946 – March 10, 2017 Gearlyn Sue Wands, 70, of Lebanon, formerly of Sweet…
Johanna ‘Jo’ Mae Palmer McCubbins Aug. 25, 1934 – March 7, 2017
Johanna “Jo” Mae Palmer McCubbins, 82, of Sweet Home went home to the Lord on March 7, 2017.…
Braydon Dandurand Braxton Dandurand March 6, 2017-March 6, 2017
Braydon Dandurand Braxton Dandurand March 6, 2017-March 6, 2017 Infant twins Braydon Robert and Braxton Ryder Dandurand were…
Death Notices March 14, 2017
Betty Ann Debusschere, 72, of Sweet Home died March 10, 2017. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.…
Cheer squad names Ilima Kaauwai-Walker MVP
Senior Ilima Kaauwai-Walker was named most valuable player, the Pink Pom Girl of the Year, by her teammates…
Around Town March 7, 2017
Health scholarship deadline Friday The eeadline to apply for five $1,000 scholarships granted to students pursuing a health…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…