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,…
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…
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…
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…
Lawrence Moe Dec. 1, 1921 – Feb. 22, 2017
Lawrence Clifford Moe, 95, of Deland, Fla., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. He was born Dec. 1,…
Charles Milligan Dec. 28, 1941 – Feb. 21, 2017
Charles Milligan Dec. 28, 1941 – Feb. 21, 2017 Charles “Bud” Edwin Milligan, 75, a longtime resident of…
Letters to the Editor February 28, 2017
Greed is industry’s problem, not laws Editor: “Even with a united government in 2017, it will be an…
Sweet Home man found dead in Lebanon hotel pond
The body of a 56-year-old Sweet Home man was found submerged in the pond at Best Western Premier…
Local logger, killed in tree-falling accident, remembered for ‘huge’ impact
A 29-year-old Sweet Home man was killed in a logging accident Friday morning, Feb. 17, in western Lane…
Double state champs
Sweet Home’s boys and girls celebrate their double state swimming championship Saturday night at Mt. Hood Community College.…
Around Town February 21, 2017
Free help for kids with hyper-activity Samaritan Neuropsychology – Albany is offering free classes for children who have…
‘Pride and Prejudice’ production
Sweet Home High School drama students performed the play “Pride and Prejudice” Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16-18,…
Public Safety Log February 21, 2017
Feb. 19 12:53 a.m. – David Edward McCracken, 22, arrested on Sweet Home warrant for failure to appear…
Girls end season with best outing of the season against Elmira
Sweet Home wrapped up its girls varsity basketball season with two losses, but with what was probably its…
Alumni roundup: SOU’s Cowger wins 3rd regional wrestling title
Southern Oregon University senior wrestler Tyler Cowger placed first at 149 pounds for the third year in a…
Editorial: City’s proposed exclusion law needs tweaks
We appreciate that City Council members Diane Gerson, James Goble and Dave Trask have voiced concerns about the…