James McCool July 27, 1953 – Jan. 28, 2017
James Kenneth McCool, 63, died suddenly on Jan. 28, 2017 at his residence in Sweet Home. He was…
Wrestlers win big over Cottage Grove; girls qualify for state championships
Sweet Home dominated a young Cottage Grove team in its final dual meet of the wrestling season Thursday,…
Robert Franklin Curtis March 30, 1929- Jan. 15, 2017
Robert Franklin Curtis, 87, a native of South Dakota and resident of Grand Prairie, passed from this life…
Reva Jeffreys
Feb. 1, 1922 – Feb. 3, 2017 Reva Jo Jeffreys, 95, of Foster died Feb. 3, 2017. She…
Eunice Lawrence
Jan. 15, 1924 – Jan. 31, 2017 Eunice Lee Lawrence, 93, of Sweet Home died Jan. 31, 2017.…
Patricia Witt
Sept. 27, 1959 – Jan. 28, 2017 Patricia Joy Witt, 57, of Sweet Home died peacefully, surrounded by…
Around Town January 31,2017
Trees, woodcraft sale at fairgrounds The Linn County Chapter of Oregon Small Woodlands Association will hold its annual…
Marion County deputies arrest Sweet Home teacher on sex charges
Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Sweet Home second-grade teacher on multiple sex abuse charges Feb. 2. After…
Public Safety Log January 31, 2017
Jan. 29 1:55 a.m. – Derrek Charles Sharp, 27, arrested on Linn County Justice Court warrant for failure…
Cagers unable to find a way around Elmira, Sutherlin
The Sweet Home High School varsity boys basketball team came up short last week looking for its first…
Fourteen Tiger wrestlers qualify for district tournament Saturday at SHHS
Sweet Home Valley League North Regional meet Saturday, Sweet Home Junior High’s wrestlers won going away, with 260.5…
Wrestlers remain undefeated in Sky-Em with two more wins
Sweet Home’s wrestlers stayed unbeaten in Sky-Em competition last week with convincing wins over Sutherlin, 69-12 on Thursday,…
Eleven Mat Club wrestlers place at state tourney
Eleven Sweet Home Mat Club wrestlers placed Sunday in the Oregon Wrestling Association USA Wrestling state championships held…
Editorial: Plans for local schools have upside that could pay off for kids
Over the past several issues we have reported some of the strategies Sweet Home School District Supt. Tom…
Letters to the Editor January 31,2017
What, exactly, are Republicans up to? Editor: Since the Republicans took back the House in 2010, they have…
Girls look at Sisters after two losses
Continuing to struggle on offense, the Sweet Home High School girls varsity basketball team lost 75-23 at Elmira…
Girls win big, set swim record, but depth proves challenge for Husky boys
Sweet Home’s girls opened their swim meet with Newport, Sisters, Stayton and Toledo Friday, Jan. 27, with a…
Hospital foundation offering scholarships
Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation is offering a number of scholarships to students pursuing degrees in the medical field.…
Hospital limiting pediatric visits due to flu concerns
To protect pediatric patients, mothers and newborns from flu viruses circulating in the region, all Samaritan Health Services…
Public Safety Log January 24, 2017
Jan. 22 1:06 a.m. – Caller reported a wheelbarrow in a crosswalk, Ames Creek and Mountain View. Officer…
Huskies fall to Cottage Grove, Junction City in girls hoops
Sweet Homes lost 51-16 at Cottage Grove Friday and 56-24 to Junction City at home Jan. 17 in…
Boys still looking for league win after losses to JC, CG losses
Sweet Home’s boys are still seeking their first win in league basketball play after losing 68-50 at Cottage…
Letters to the Editor January 24,2017
Left can’t accept ideas not theirs Editor: If nothing else, this election process clearly shows what the Left…
Editorial: New President Trump has work cut out for him
It’s a new day in America. After eight years, Baruch Obama no longer sits in the Oval Office.…
Joan Dugger
Feb. 22,1934 – Jan. 10, 2017 Georgia Joan Dugger died Jan. 10, 2017. She was born Feb. 22,…