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.…
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…
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…
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…
Betty Jane Franken
Death Notice Betty Jane Franken, 86, died on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. She was born on June 21,…
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…
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…
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…
Gale Wilson
Death Notice Gale Wilson, 88, of Sweet Home died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. Viewing will be 4 p.m.…
James Laycock
May 30, 1941 – Sept. 3, 2016 James Russell Laycock, 75, of Sweet Home, died Saturday. He was…
Suspected explosive device turns out to be illegal firework
Oregon State Police Bomb Squad members responded Tuesday, Aug. 30, to a suspected explosive device found at the…
Eight in final running for City Council
Eight candidates have filed to run for four City Council seats in the Nov. 8 City Council election.…
Local vocalists sought for this year’s Singing ChristmasTree
Singers are invited to join the Singing Christmas Tree, which begins practicing Sept. 13 for its 35th annual…
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…
Girls roll over S. Umpqua in soccer, 7-0
Sweet Home’s girls dominated their official season opener in soccer at South Umpqua High School, winning 7-0. Coach…
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.…
Spikers down determined Douglas
Sweet Home’s volleyball team started its season on a positive note Thursday, Sept. 1, with a 3-2 win…
Merging boards may be good way to economize volunteerism
Sweet Home is known for its volunteerism. The crown jewel, of course, of this community trait is the…
Thanks to helpers at Mollie’s funeral
Editor: I want to thank everyone who brought food to the Senior Center for the luncheon served after…