City signs papers for new City Hall
Mayor Jim Gourley and interim City Manager Christy Wurster signed papers this afternoon (July 26, 2016) finalizing the…
Aug. 4 public meeting to focus on USFS plans for Trout Creek area
A public meeting will be held Wednesday, Aug. 4, to give community members a chance to learn about…
Three, so far, in City Council race
As of Monday, three persons had filed for the November City Council election. Incumbent Dave Trask most recently…
Sans governor, Pierce lays out platform in non-debate
With Gov. Kate Brown declining to debate her Republican challenger in the November gubernatorial race, Salem oncologist Dr.…
Public Safety Log July 25, 2016
July 25 7:08 a.m. – Caller reported subjects living in residence with no water or electricity, 900 block…
Oregon Jamboree promises to be good time for everyone
Welcome to the 24th annual Oregon Jamboree – whether you’ve traveled to join us, or whether you live…
Resist monumental overreach now
Editor: I continue to be concerned that the proposed Douglas Fir National Monument is much too large, and…
Edward Slinger
Jan. 12, 1932 – July 24, 2016 Edward A. Slinger, 84, of Sweet Home died July 24, 2016.…
Betty Seleen
Aug. 5, 1925 – July 23, 2016 Betty Lou Seleen, 90, of Sweet Home died July 23, 2016.…
Around Town July 20, 2016
Boys & Girls Club fall sports sign-ups The Boys & Girls Club is accepting sign-ups for fall sports.…
Samaritan opens urgent care center at Pioneer truck stop
Samaritan Health Services on Monday, July 18, opened its first SamCare Mobile Medical facility at Pioneer Villa Truck…
City to receive $600,000-plus from land donation for library
The Sweet Home City Council agreed to accept an offer of $1.95 million for 2,604 acres of Colorado…
Municipal Court Judgments July 20, 2016
Editor’s note: No, the dates aren’t wrong. Due to space issues, we haven’t been able to run our…
Failed insulator to blame for power outage
More than 17,000 Pacific Power customers in Sweet Home and Lebanon were without power on the evening of…
Scuffle with camera operator results in woman’s arrest
A Lebanon woman was arrested Saturday for harassment after a man verbally accosted and video recorded her and…
Local vigil for police Friday night
The Sweet Home Police Department will host a vigil at 8:30 p.m. Friday for all of the fallen…
Public Safety Log July 20, 2016
July 18 9:41 a.m. – Caller reported damage to a fire hydrant and vandalism, 1400 block of 24th.…
Patricia Ann Williams
Patricia Ann Williams, 74, of Sweet Home died July 17, 2016. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the…
New councilor brings experience, focus
There’s lots going on in our world right now – and we mean locally. It’s encouraging to see…
Alyce Lattin Dec. 27, 1924 – July 12, 2016
Alyce Addie Lee Lattin, 91, of Lebanon, formerly of Sweet Home, died July 12, 2016. She was born…
Conrad Smith
Conrad Smith, 58, of Lebanon died July 15, 2016. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. For…
Fair starts Wednesday with special offers each day
The Linn County Fair starts Wednesday, July 13, with special offers each day and nightly entertainment. Members of…
SHHS graduates finish with nearly $1 million in scholarship money
Sweet Home High School’s Class of 2016 has received some $953,328 in scholarship money for college – much…
2015-16 Sweet Home High School Academic Awards
Business Keyboarding 1 – Tatiana Tolman, Makenna Ashton Keyboarding 2 – Kylie Johnson Windows Applications 1 – Kaitlyn…
Summer Baseball
The Huskies lost the game, said Coach Dan Tow. The Huskies are playing against 5A and 6A Corvallis,…