Tigers at play
Photos by Scott Swanson
Crash knocks out power in east Sweet Home
Firefighters and police work at the scene of a single-vehicle crash Monday night, March 24, that knocked out…
Barringer chosen as next fire chief
Dave Barringer has been selected as the new chief of the Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance Disrict. Dawn…
Around Town for March 19, 2014
CASA luncheon this Friday CASA of Linn County will hold an ASK Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March…
SHFAD chief search down to five finalists
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District Board of Directors is considering five finalists for fire chief after…
DAR essay winners
Santiam Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented its “Good Citizen” awards on Wednesday, Feb. 26,…
Huskiettes Dance Team’s Annual Exhibition
THE HUSKIETTES DANCE TEAM performs during its annual exhibition Monday evening, its final performance at home before heading…
Fire destroys home
Fire destroyed the home of Tina Larsen and her 17-year-old son Saturday morning. Firefighters responded to a report…
Ranger district to close on weekends this summer
Sweet Home Ranger District’s front reception desk will not be open on weekends this summer, the U.S. Forest…
Mr. Husky three-on-three
The Mr. Husky three-on-three basketball fund-raising event was held on Thursday evening. The event raised $520 for the…
Public Safety Log March 19, 2014
March 17 6:02 a.m. – Caller reported someone entered his unlocked vehicle during the night and took a…
Kathryn Deffenbaugh
March 19, 1954 – March 10, 2014 Kathryn Rae Deffenbaugh, 59, of Sweet Home died March 10. 2014.…
C. Harlan Belcher
Oct. 13, 1934 – March 11, 2014 C. Harlan Belcher, 79, of Sweet Home died March 11, 2014.…
Luveta Smith
Nov. 10, 1917 – March 14, 2014 Luveta Smith, 96, of Sweet Home died March 14, 2014. She…
Ethel Ohr Rose
Feb. 23, 1917 – March 12, 2014 Ethel Ohr Rose, daughter of Fred Lyle and Ethel Clara Ohr,…
With forest agreement inked, time for residents to participate
For the past two weeks we’ve been reporting rather heavily on the culmination of the Governor’s Regional Solutions…
Still getting over awards surprise
Editor: To say I was surprised about receiving the Citizen of the Year Award is an understatement. I…
I-da-ho Ag-Gaglaws
Bettencourt Dairies, an Idaho dairy farm, was caught on camera viciously beating cows with canes, jumping on their…
Tyler Schilling named wrestling team’s best
Tyler Schilling was named Outstanding Wrestler for the Huskies at their annual wrestling awards banquet held Sunday evening…
Oz at Sweet Home High School
The students of Sweet Home Junior High performed the play “The Wizard of Oz” Thursday through Saturday in…
ELCA to hold annual auction
East Linn Christian Academy will hold its annual auction Saturday, March 15 at the school, 36883 Victory Drive,…
Around Town March 12, 2014
LBCC government business workshop The workshop “Growing Your Business with Federal Contracts” will be offered through Linn-Benton Community…
Forestry on display
Sweet Home Forestry Club’s home held a competition Saturday morning, March 8. Eight schools and 92 students participated…
LBCC Skills winners
The annual High School Industrial Skills Contest was held March 6 at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany. Students…
Cops issue seatbelt citations during blitz
During a traffic safety blitz from Feb. 10 to Feb. 26, officers from Sweet Home Police Department conducted…