Election leaves us with fundamental lesson: Every vote counts
If there is a single lesson we should remember from last week’s elections, it’s this: Your vote counts.…
Dorothy Irene Libby
Dorothy Irene Libby, 81, of Keizer, formerly of Sweet Home, passed away in Salem. She was born in…
Around Town for November 5, 2014
Tax-Aide needs local volunteers AARP Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free volunteer-run preparation and e-filing service is seeking volunteers…
Steelheaders to hear about bead fishing techniques
The Mid-Valley Chapter of the Northwest Steelheaders will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Albany…
Transient faces string of charges after arrests
A 20-year-old transient was arrested in eight cases over the past week, starting with the burglary of Dairy…
Public Safety Log November 5, 2014
Nov. 2 8:36 a.m. – Mason William Monroe, 21, arrested on two Linn County warrants for probation violation…
LBCC professor Nancy Noe named Teacher of Year
The Oregon Business Education Association has named Linn-Benton Community College Business faculty member Nancy Noe as Postsecondary Teacher…
Adam Kolka
Dec. 19, 1978 – Oct. 27, 2014 Adam John Kolka, 35, of Sweet Home died Oct. 27, 2014.…
First buck for son is proud moment
I wasn’t exactly sure how far the shot was going to be as I didn’t have my Leica…
Brownsville man struck, killed by train
Linn County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of a 19-year-old man who was struck and killed by…
Jakob Hiett wins SH’s first boys state cross-country title
Jakob Hiett finally achieved what had been for him a major goal: winning the state cross-country championship. Hiett,…
Jacob Hiett Video coming soon!
For those of you searching for a video – it’ll be coming online later tonight! Stay tuned!
No Excuse for imprisonment
Editor: Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi should have never been in prison for one week, much less months. Any…
Leola Burnett
April 2, 1922 – Oct. 27, 2014 Leola Varian Burnett, 92, a longtime resident of Sweet Home, died…
Tricks, treats, harvest parties and plenty more fun on tap this week
Plenty of Halloween and harvest party activities are offered this week by local organizations. Here is a list…
Windstorm rips through area, knocks out power
A windstorm gusting upward of 40 to 50 mph in the mid-Willamette Valley covered most of western Oregon…
Huskies narrowly slip past Elmira, advance to playoffs
Brandon Keenon, buried at the bottom of this pile, scores the winning touchdown in the Huskies’ second overtime…
Community forum will address crime
Jason Redick is organizing a meeting for a new Facebook group, “Sweet Home Community Watch,” at 7 p.m.…
Sweet Home woman gets 5½ years for attempted assault
Sara Ann Bejar-Suarez was sentenced to 67½ months in prison Friday in Linn County Circuit Court in connection…
Public Safety Log October 29, 2014
Oct. 27 3:49 a.m. – Crystal Chantel Dawn Schatz, 30, arrested on warrant for failure to appear on…
Tractor rollover kills operator
Linn County Sheriff’s deputies last week were looking into a fatal tractor accident that occurred Tuesday, Oct. 21,…
Jamboree announces Dierks Bentley as second headliner
The Oregon Jamboree announced Dierks Bentley as its second headliner Tuesday, Oct. 28. Bentley boasts 10 No. 1…
Anglers advocacy group plans organizational meeting
The Coastal Conservation Association of Oregon, an advocacy group for fish and fishing, is looking to start a…
Girls end soccer with losses to Elmira, JC
Elmira 2, Sweet Home 1 Elmira defeated Sweet Home 2-1 on the road on Oct. 21. “We played…
Measures give voters wide range of choices, some divisive
Oregonians, including we Linn County residents, face a challenging list of measures this week as those of us…