Seven candidates running for four City Council seats
Seven Sweet Home residents have filed to run for four City Council seats in the Nov. 4 election.…
Best in the West Triathlon back, bigger than ever
The series of summer events at Lewis Creek continues this weekend with the Best in the West Triathlon,…
Boys lose to Creswell on home pitch
The Huskies lost 3-0 at home against Creswell in boys varsity soccer in their opening game on Friday.…
Soccer: Girls lose at Creswell
The Huskies won one and lost one against Creswell in their opening game in girls soccer Friday on…
Apply favors big boys get to rest of state
Public officials, elected and otherwise, know that taxes and regulations stifle our economy. If they didn’t, they wouldn’t…
Coaches award
Sweet Home High School Athletic Director Steve Brown, left, showed up unexpectedly at a cross-country practice last week…
John Gourley
Dec. 17, 1958 – Aug. 28, 2014 John Elwin Gourley, 55, of Foster died Aug. 28, 2014. He…
Melva Darlene Garber
May 12, 1924 – Aug.28, 2014 Melva Darlene (Yoder) Garber, 90, of Albany, formerly of Sweet Home, passed…
Around Town for August 27, 2014
Chamber After Hours at VFW Sweet Home Veterans Club will host a Chamber of Commerce After Hours from…
Psychostock in Sankey
Bands and musicians performing a variety of genres, ranging from acoustic to metal, entertained music fans during the…
Star-struck
Astronomer Kevin Manning spent two hours explaining the astronomical wonders of the universe to about 20 people at…
Public Safety Log August 27, 2014
Aug. 25 3:11 a.m. – Caller reported a male subject leaving a woman’s purse with needles inside, 2405…
Lebanon cops warn about phone scam
The Lebanon Police Department is warning residents to be aware of a recent phone scam. A caller, identifying…
SHEDG: What it means to me
Editor: I sit back and reflect on what my community means to me and so much comes to…
Council race has six candidates so far
As of Monday, six candidates had filed to run for City Council in November. Terms expire on Dec.…
Reward offered in case of burned portable privy
Police are investigating the destruction of a portable toilet at Sweet Home High School Sunday afternoon, Aug. 24,…
Treasure hunt was rewarding
Editor: East Linn Treasure Seekers has just had their first organized metal detecting hunt at the Sweet Home…
Ranger District planning another field trip for input
The U.S. Forest Service wants more input on the use of forestlands east of Sweet Home and will…
Night Out in Sankey Park
Sweet Home Police Department Community Services Officer Gina Riley spoke to participants in the city’s National Night Out…
SHPD to conduct safety belt blitz
Sweet Home Police Department is planning to participate in the upcoming statewide safety belt blitz between Aug. 25…
Public Safety Log for August 20, 2014
Aug. 17 9:51 a.m. – Caller reported his vehicle was stolen, 900 block of 23rd. Report taken. Aug.…
Volleyball players hit the court
Daily doubles started Monday for volleyball players, who filled the Main Gym for tryouts and the first practices.…
SUMMER SOCCER
Young participants in Sweet Home High School’s annual summer soccer camp sprint across the field last week during…
Municipal Court August 20, 2014
Aug. 7 – Calvin Lee Babbitt, no contest, dangerous left turn with accident, fined $210. – James Eric…
Complaints about grass, etc. are abuse
I enjoy reading the Public Safety portion of the paper. Lately I am concerned about people reporting “tall…