Boys snap losing streak at Elmira, lose at CG
The boys found their way out of the desert, winning a close game 54-50 against Elmira and snapping…
Walter Starr
Aug. 9, 1945 – Jan. 14, 2016 Walter Starr, 70, of Sweet Home died Jan. 14, 2016. He…
Around Town January 27, 2016
Extension seeks Master Preservers Community members are invited to become certified volunteer Master Food Preservers this spring. Applications…
Fire destroys Long Street home
A pinched power cord is believed to have caused a fire that destroyed a home at 2456 Long…
Public Safety Log January 24, 2016
Jan. 24 1:39 a.m. – Caller reported that she just purchased a vehicle, and it was stolen, 1100…
Swimmers get perspective on district, winning 12 of 20 events
With the district championships two weeks away, Sweet Home’s swimmers got a tune-up in the South Albany Aquatic…
Railroad doesn’t have to be loser after court ruling
Linn County Circuit Court Judge David Delsman served justice with his ruling on behalf of 14 Country Lane…
Make Wiley Creek win-win for everybody
Sweet Home City Council members last week made a timely attempt to capitalize on the momentum and public…
Wrestlers ‘roll’ to perfect score against Sisters, two place at Reser’s Tourney
Sweet Home’s wrestlers started their weekend off well Thursday evening with a perfect match score against Sisters, 84-0.…
Sisters, Sutherlin down Husky boys
Sisters steadily built a lead Friday night to defeat the Huskies 51-38 in Sweet Home in boys basketball.…
Huskies ‘outplayed’ by Sisters, Sutherlin in girls basketball
The Sisters Outlaws dominated the Huskies Friday night in Sweet Home, winning 52-25 in girls basketball. “I thought…
Floyd Chase
Jan. 8, 1928 – Jan. 19, 2016 Floyd Eugene Chase, 88, of Sweet Home died Jan. 19, 2016.…
Ethel Forquer
March 4, 1921 – Jan. 20, 2016 Ethel Belle Forquer, 94, of Sweet Home died Jan. 20, 2016…
Gritta Somatis
May 22, 1930 – Jan. 20, 2016 Gritta Helene Somatis, 85, of Sweet Home died Jan. 20, 2016.…
Jeffrey Cooley
March 2, 1958 – Jan. 12, 2016 Jeffrey Brian Cooley, 57, of Sweet Home, died Jan. 12, 2016.…
Around Town January 20, 2016
Contest focusing on Linn County The Albany Visitors Association is holding its ninth annual Albany Photography Contest. The…
Hwy. 20 wreck sends two truckers to hospital
Oregon State Police is continuing its investigation into a crash that occurred just before 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan.…
Universities, Guard program announce graduates
Isaiah Blake of Sweet Home was among 86 graduates, 47 undergraduates and 39 master’s degree recipients, who graduated…
Merle Haggard to headline Jamboree; McCoy, Gracin, Carpenter and Faith also signed
Country music legend Merle Haggard has been signed as the final headliner for the Oregon Jamboree’s 2016 festival,…
Public Safety Log January 17, 2016
Jan. 17 12:29 p.m. – Robert Gary Mills Jr., 35, cited and released in field on Salem warrant…
Girls swim to win at North Marion
Minus eight of their top swimmers, Sweet Home still won the girls competition at North Marion Thursday, Jan.…
Drug rehab should include MMT
Editor: Now that that’s over – whew! – I have a request of Santiam if they are still…
Wrestlers third at Oregon Classic after dropping one match – to Crook County
For the first time since senior Tyrel Miller was a freshman, Sweet Home took home a trophy from…
Now that we’re re-acquainted, time to progress
Normally, we don’t associate country music hits with the care of our elderly residents, but the words of…
‘Wonderful people’ coming together
Editor: Samaritan Health Services, based in Corvallis, threatened to close Wiley Creek Community, the assisted living facility in…