Median efforts volunteer work
Editor: This letter is in response to Melanie Fassler’s letter of Nov. 2 regarding the city manager, City…
Four-day week deserves serious study
A four-day school week sounds like a rotten idea. That’s our initial reaction. Too many students already skip…
Sten Weld wins both polo awards
Sten Weld was named the water polo team’s offensive and defensive player of the year during the annual…
Rasmussen, Danforth named Most Valuable Runners
Nicole Rasmussen and Daniel Danforth were named Most Valuable Runners for the Sweet Home cross-country team at its…
Family Bingo for choir, forestry
A Family Bingo Night to support the Sweet Home High School choir and Forestry Club programs, will be…
Triathlete to speak on diabetes
Ironman triathlete and motivational speaker Jay Hewitt, who has Type 1 diabetes, will speak from 9 to 10…
Hillside Fellowship marks 50 years
More than 100 people, gathered Saturday night, Nov. 5, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hillside Fellowship, which…
Standoff in blackberries leads to arrest
Sweet Home police took a Sweet Home man into custody after a standoff around a briar patch Friday…
Public Safety Oct. 31-Nov. 5
Nov. 5 1:36 a.m. – Robert James Selph, 21, arrested on Sweet Home warrant for failure to comply…
Orange, grapefruit sale for harriers
The Sweet Home High School track and cross-country teams are holding their annual orange and grapefruit sale through…
Sleep disorders treatment fair
11/02/2011 The Samaritan Sleep Disorders Center will hold its annual Sleep Apnea Treatment Fair from 6 to 8…
Shelter offers dog training
11/02/2011 SafeHaven Humane Society will offer two dog training courses, puppy socialization and obedience level 1, beginning Monday,…
Club announces wreath, card sale
11/02/2011 P.E.O. Chapter FA members are taking pre-orders for handmade fresh wreaths, which will be available for pickup…
Motorcycle shop starts coat drive
11/02/2011 Sweet Home Choppers is conducting its annual Winter Coat Drive through Dec. 31. New or used donated…
Fair Court seeks horsewomen
11/02/2011 The Linn County Fair has reinstituted its Fair Court. The court is open to girls 16 to…
Library has new operating hours
11/02/2011 The Sweet Home Public Library has changed its hours of operation. The library is now open 10…
Gardener to share Northwest tips
11/02/2011 The free eight-week “Gardening in the Pacific Northwest Brown Bag Series” will meet from noon to 1…
Foundation announces grant changes
The Sweet Home Community Foundation has announced a change in the timeframe for its annual community grant cycle.…
Kathleen Ellen Shepard Carolan
Kathleen Ellen Shepard Carolan, 87, of Sweet Home passed away peacefully with all of her family at her…
Ina Dunaway
Jan. 9, 1934 – Nov. 4, 2011 Ina Dunaway, 77, of Sweet Home died Nov. 4, 2011 at…
Heidiann Nicholson
Oct. 6, 1969 – Oct. 30, 2011 Heidiann Cumming Nicholson, 42, of Sweet Home, died Oct. 20, 2011…
Thelma Garrett
Aug. 15, 1928 – Nov. 4, 2011 Thelma Marie Garrett, 83, of Sweet Home died Nov. 4, 2011.…
4-day week bad for kids, staff
Editor: A proposed four-day school week is being brought to the school board on Nov. 14 at 7…
Communication, volunteers critical
Editor: I was fortunate enough to see the results of a survey in which downtown business owners had…
Philomath marks end of season for girls soccer team
The Huskies finished their foray into state playoffs in girls soccer on Thursday at Philomath, losing 5-0. Philomath,…