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…
“William Rodney ‘Rod’ Fielder
William Rodney “Rod” Fielder, 85, died peacefully at his home in Brownsville earlier this month. He was born…
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.…
Betty Jane Franken
Death Notice Betty Jane Franken, 86, died on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. She was born on June 21,…
Dortha Oleen Doke
Death Notice Dortha Oleen Doke, 80, of Sweet Home died Friday, Sept. 9, 2016. She was born on…
Norman Ray Updegrave
Oct. 3, 1934 – Sept. 1, 2016 Norman Ray Updegrave, 81, eldest son of Marion and Norman Updegrave…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
James Laycock
May 30, 1941 – Sept. 3, 2016 James Russell Laycock, 75, of Sweet Home, died Saturday. He was…
Gale Wilson
Death Notice Gale Wilson, 88, of Sweet Home died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. Viewing will be 4 p.m.…
Public Safety Log September 4, 2016
Sept. 4 12:26 a.m. – Officer located an unsecured bicycle, 621 Main St., Thriftway. Placed in found property.…
Public invited to take Trout Creek field trip Friday
Community members are invited to participate in a field trip to the Sweet Home Ranger District’s Trout Creek…
Passerby saves home from fire
A homeowner stopped a fire Monday afternoon thanks to a passerby, who stopped and alerted the occupants that…
Soccer: Boys tie 2-2 at Valley Catholic
The Huskies opened their boys soccer season with a 2-2 tie at Valley Catholic in Beaverton on Thursday.…
Michael Neill
June 28, 1946 – Aug. 31, 2016 Michael Anthony Neill, 70, of Sweet Home died Aug. 31, 2016.…
Spikers down determined Douglas
Sweet Home’s volleyball team started its season on a positive note Thursday, Sept. 1, with a 3-2 win…