Public Safety, January 14th
Jan. 12 10:01 a.m. – Caller reported the theft of two bags of cans from her carport, 600…
New laws change legal landscape in areas ranging from scholarships to titles
With the new year come new laws for Oregonians, including the most well-known of them all – legalized…
Slow start costs Huskies in boys hoops loss to Crook County
After allowing Crook County to run out to an 18-point halftime lead, Sweet Home lost 60-50 at home…
After Churchill loss, lighter weights carry wrestlers to win over Philomath
After losing a close match on the road last week to the state’s No. 2 5A team, Churchill,…
Strong emphasis on behavior at SHJH
Editor: In response to the editorial in the Jan. 7 edition, Sweet Home Junior High is committed to…
Swimmers compete with limited roster
Sweet Home didn’t look particularly powerful Saturday at the Philomath Invitational swim meet, but the Huskies were missing…
Was solidarity march a snub?
Editor: Maybe we didn’t participate in the impressive World Leaders Solidarity March in Paris at the Unity Rally…
Supt.’s exit won’t solve problems
Editor: I have resided in the Sweet Home area since 1951 and feel I have some knowledge of…
Robert Simmonds
April 23, 1933 – Dec. 12, 2014 Robert “Bob” Jean Simmonds, 81, of Sweet Home died on the…
SH woman injured in fiery wreck following police chase
A Sweet Home woman was injured early Tuesday morning, Jan. 13, after she allegedly led police officers on…
Linn Shuttle’s newest buses running on propane
Linn Shuttle’s two new buses stand out from the other 10 vehicles in its fleet in their appearance…
Planners ask council to take look at hardship unit permits
The Sweet Home Planning Commission voted 7-0 on Jan. 5 to recommend to the City Council the removal…
Turnovers plague Huskies in girls basketball loss to Crook County
The Huskies lost a pair of games at home last week in girls basketball, 48-19 to Crook County…
Experience-loaded cheer team aiming for state crown
The 2015 Sweet Home High School competitive cheerleading team is heavy with returning experience. Returning seniors include captains…
Dean Swindall
Jan. 21, 1951 – Jan. 1, 2015 Dean Abbott Swindall, 63, of Sweet Home died peacefully on Jan.…
Dean Reynolds
March 18, 1945 – Jan. 5, 2015 Dean I. Reynolds, 69, of Sweet Home died Jan. 5, 2015…
Janice Evans
June 25, 1940 – Jan. 5, 2015 Janice Marie Evans, 74, of McMinnville, a longtime Sweet Home resident,…
Leonard Allmon
May 21, 1922 – Jan. 6, 2015 Leonard Harlin Allmon, 92, of Sweet Home died Jan. 6, 2015.…
Lola Adams
April 16, 1922 – Jan. 8, 2015 Lola Mae Adams, 92, of Sweet Home died Jan. 8, 2015.…
Around Town January 7, 2015
Squarenaders ‘Big Foot’ dance Jan. 10 Sweet Home Squarenaders will hold a “Big Foot” Square Dance at 7:30…
Public Safety, January 7th
Jan. 5 5:13 a.m. – Janelle Renea Gibbs, 35, arrested on Lebanon warrant for contempt of court on…
Boys notch tournament win
The Huskies defeated Corbett High School 62-44 in boys soccer in the final game of three at a…
Husky wrestlers win West Albany tourney, place in top eight at tough Westview
Sweet Home won the Todd Surmon Invitational wrestling tournament at West Albany Saturday, Jan. 3, after placing in…
Robert Whitton
March 18, 1931 – Jan. 4, 2015 Robert “Bob” Bruce Whitton, 83, of Sweet Home died Jan. 4,…
Janet M. Martin
Oct. 28, 1934 – Dec. 17, 2014 Janet M. Martin, 80, of Sweet Home, died Dec. 17, 2014.…