Why they’re serious about Regulated Use
Neil Miller of the Oregon Department of Forestry submitted this photo as “a good example why ODF doesn’t…
Twenty new teachers join school district faculties this year
The Sweet Home School District has welcomed 20 new teachers this school year. They are: Autumn Almanza, high…
Husky boys notch first-ever soccer win over JC
A battered boys soccer squad, defeated 7-3 at home by Newport on Sept. 13, scratched out a 1-0…
“William Rodney ‘Rod’ Fielder
William Rodney “Rod” Fielder, 85, died peacefully at his home in Brownsville earlier this month. He was born…
Husky spikers open league with win over Junction City
Sweet Home’s volleyball team opened its league campaign Thursday with a 3-1 win over Junction City at home.…
Sports drug testing likely to fail the objective: responsible teens
Drug testing of athletes isn’t new, but it is to Sweet Home. The School Board last May approved…
SH squeaks by Tigers in girls soccer league opener
After tying Newport on the road Sept. 13, Cora McKee scored a single goal late in the game…
Daniel Craig Marble May 26, 1928 – Sept. 12, 2016
Craig “Doc” Marble passed away Sept. 12, 2016 after 88 good years, most of them lived right here…
Gale Ray Wilson Oct. 14, 1927 – Sept. 11, 2016
Gale Ray Wilson, 88, of Sweet Home passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. He was born Oct. 14,…
Around Town Sept. 14, 2016
Salmon Watch teachers needed The Linn Benton Salmon Watch Field Trip Program is seeking volunteers to help teach…
Public Safety – Sept. 14, 2016
Sept. 11 5:31 a.m. – Caller reported a bicycle in his yard since the previous morning, 1800 block…
SHARC Showdown seeking contestants for Oct. 1 show
Talented individuals who wish to compete for cash and prizes are invited to participate in the third annual…
New administrator pursues improvement in student achievement
Staff As one of three new district administrators, Rachel Stucky said this is a year she plans to…
SH 4-H wins
Linn County 4-H members had a stellar showing at the 2016 Oregon State Fair Aug. 26 to Sept.…
Netters slip by Stayton, strike down Newport, do well in tourney
Sweet Home’s volleyball team squeaked by Stayton 3-2 last week, then delivered a decisive 3-0 win over Newport…
300 SH youths bowl free at Linn Lanes
More than 2,400 local youngsters got the opportunity to try bowling this summer during Linn Lanes Bowling Center’s…
Athletes swell triathlon ranks at Foster Lake
The numbers swelled for the Best in the West Sprint Triathlon Festival this year, as participants swelled by…
Boys dominate Douglas, fall to Tillamook in soccer
The Huskies crushed Douglas High School 5-0 in boys soccer at home Thursday, giving them their first win…
Harriers finish fifth at new Sisters meet
Sweet Home’s cross-country team started the season Friday, Sept. 9, in a new venue: Sisters. The Huskies competed…
Norman Ray Updegrave
Oct. 3, 1934 – Sept. 1, 2016 Norman Ray Updegrave, 81, eldest son of Marion and Norman Updegrave…
Gale Wilson
Death Notice Gale Wilson, 88, of Sweet Home died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. Viewing will be 4 p.m.…
Girls crush Douglas, roll past Tillamook
The Huskies rolled over Douglas High School 7-0 on the road in girls soccer Thursday. At home on…
Best in the West a humbling experience 30 years after last tri
The guy loading ultra-high-tech bikes onto his SUV in the parking lot at Sunnyside Park Saturday told me…
Dortha Oleen Doke
Death Notice Dortha Oleen Doke, 80, of Sweet Home died Friday, Sept. 9, 2016. She was born on…
Betty Jane Franken
Death Notice Betty Jane Franken, 86, died on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. She was born on June 21,…