Charges against Strickler dismissed
A theft case against former Sunshine Industries Executive Director Verle John Strickler was dismissed on May 30. A…
The five amigos
This year’s five foreign exhange students have made quite an impact on campus, students and administrators say By…
Driver arrested after car chase
Linn County deputies arrested one man following a pursuit that exceeded 100 mph Saturday night. Deputies arrested David…
Mary McKern
Jan. 4, 1940 – May 28, 2012 Mary E. “Mickey” McKern, 72, of Sweet Home, died May 28,…
Gloria Johnson
Gloria A. Johnson died May 24, 2012 in Bellingham, Wash. She lived a very active life up to…
Ronald Fogle
July 16, 1921 – May 30, 2012 Ronald Dewey Fogle, 90, of Sweet Home died May 30, 2012.…
Ruth Coyer
Sept. 11, 1924 – May 28, 2012 Ruth Esther Coyer, 87, of Sweet Home, died May 28, 2012.…
Rocky Mayer
Nov. 6, 1929 – May 30, 2012 Rocky Mayer, 82, of Sweet Home died May 30, 2012 at…
Curtis Brown
June 15, 1922 – June 2, 2012 Curtis LeRoy Brown, 89, of Sweet Home died June 2, 2012…
Thank those who give to beautify
Editor: On May 22 the baskets were put up in the median strip and the water and fertilizer…
Safety fair revives thankful memories
Editor, Since my late husband Jim has been gone two years, I should have written sooner. But always…
State education board stepping over line
State Sen. Fred Girod The Oregon State Board of Education has overreached with its recent ban on Native…
‘Inflamatory’ characterization
Editor: I was rather disappointed with your final editorial statement last week: “City employees and their union leaders…
Nick Hall, Devyn Makin repeat as track MVPs
Seniors Nick Hall, Devyn Makin and Annie Whitfield were named Most Valuable Players for the Sweet Home track…
Nick Hall, Devyn Makin named year’s top athletes
Nick Hall and Devyn Makin were named the Booster Club Boy and Girl of the Year at the…
Riggs is softball MVP
The Huskies softball team named Emili Riggs its most valuable player at a dessert held on May 30.…
Sweet Home student among art winners at LBCC
A Sweet Home artist was among 21 students who received awards at Linn-Benton CommunityCollege’s annual Juried Art Student…
Josai alumni needed to write letters
Thirty Letters to Josai High School needed. Sweet Home High School students need your help in gathering 30…
David Allen
Oct. 13, 1948 – May 28, 2012 David D. Allen, 63, of Sweet Home died May 28, 2012…
Shame to see shop cuts at HS
Shame to see shop cuts at HS Editor: I have lived in Sweet Home all my life and…
Seven’s a good point to stop and take stock
Seven is a big deal for a lot of people. In many cultures, seven is considered a lucky…
Granting city raises right for now
We support the council’s decision last week to keep its word to its non-union employees. Two excellent arguments…
Huskies run into wall on playoff trail at Cascade
The 4A state softball tournament has four teams left, and Cascade is one of them after defeating the…
Dam Run June 16
The fourth annual Dam Run 5K will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at Foster Dam.…