Chamber needs honest evaluation
This Thursday evening, Nov. 19, the Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting at 5:30…
Wolves lose, as always
Editor: “Everyone on this panel cares about the wolf,” Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission’s Chairman Michael Finley said…
David Blalock
Dec. 22, 1941 – Nov. 14, 2015 David Miller Blalock Sr., 73, of Cascadia died Nov. 14, 2015.…
Mabel Baxter
Feb. 14, 1918 – Nov. 15, 2015 Mabel Nettie Baxter, 97, of Crawfordsville died Nov. 15, 2015. She…
Around Town November 10, 2015
Help for homeless vets is Nov. 12 A Mid-Valley Stand Down for Homeless Veterans event will be held…
Dad’s dance the night away with daughters
The event drew 126 participants and raised soime $1,500 for the Junior Cheer program coached by Kayla Rosa.…
Hawthorne honors veterans
While students narrated, counselor Stefani Brown sang Josh Groban’s “You Raise Me Up.” The focus of the program…
Drug bust results in five arrests
Five people were arrested Friday morning after a narcotics-related search warrant was served at 2456 Long St. According…
Remembering Mattie
Teachers Ryan Graville, center and Drew Emmert, decked out in camouflage, listen as student Mary Rouse sings the…
A Christmas Carol
RICKIE BIRRAN of Springfield performs, as Man of Words Theater, a dramatic recitation of “A Christmas Carol” at…
Sweet Home Municipal Court Nov. 7, 2015
Sept. 3 – Patricia Yvette Baca, no contest, no license, fined $260. – Gary Al Belanger, guilty by…
Police investigating arson that destroyed motor home
Sweet Home police are investigating an apparent arson, which destroyed a motor home early Friday morning. Firefighters responded…
Public Safety Log November 7, 2015
Nov. 7 1:51 a.m. – Thomas Hernandez, 52, cited for driving while suspended and failure to carry proof…
LCSO arrests man for online sex crime
Linn County sheriff’s detectives arrested 27-year-old Spencer Dee Anton Chisum of Sweet Home Saturday on charges of first-degree…
Veterans Day now a holiday at OSU
Oregon State University will observe Veterans Day, Nov. 11, as an official holiday beginning this year. No classes…
SHPD serves warrant, arrests one
Sweet Home Police arrested one man in connection to a search warrant it served on Friday. Michael Joseph…
Trey Reed, Sierra Swanson named Most Valuable Runners
Trey Reed and Sierra Swanson were named Most Valuable Runners for the boys and girls cross-country teams at…
Casey Hanscam
July 31, 1989-Oct. 19, 2015 Casey (KC) Eugene Hanscam, 26, of Sweet Home died on Oct. 19, 2015…
Nellie Markert
Sept. 9, 1943-Nov. 4, 2015 Nellie Marie Markert, 72, of Sweet Home died on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015.…
Ashley Wickline, Hailey Nicholson named MVP in girls soccer
Ashley Wickline and Hailey Nicholson were named most valuable players by their teammates during the girls soccer team’s…
Thanks to voters
Editor: I want to thank Sweet Home voters for their support during this past election. Your vote helps…
Marcella Anderson
Oct. 16, 1941-Oct. 30, 2015 Marcella Ann Anderson, 74, of Sweet Home died on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.…
Public Safety Log November 4, 2015
Nov. 2 12:09 a.m. – Mark Anthony Simpson, 45, cited on Sweet Home warrant for failure to appear…
Dance recital
YOUNG DANCERS perform a recital at the high school auditorium Thursday, Oct. 29, the finale of an eight-week…