LBCC science to get boost from upgrade
Editor: Opportunity has increased for the citizens of Linn and Benton counties. Students from throughout our region will…
Remember why we have freedom
This July 4 we celebrate the 231st birthday of our nation. What does that mean? For 52 percent…
Mixed signals from farmer’s market
Editor: I was very glad to know that we now have a farmer’s market here in our town,…
Georgia stem cell bill is right idea
Editor: No one can argue against Georgia’s Senate Bill 148. It will encourage pregnant women to eventually donate…
Huskies finish summer hoops 23-11
After breaking into the playoffs last winter, the Sweet Home boys basketball team showed signs of turning the…
Loggers’ Garcia resigns
East Linn Loggers Coach Jesse Garcia announced his resignation on June 24. “As much as I love football,…
Birdsalls marking 60th anniversary
William and Joyce Birdsall are celebrating their 60th anniversary on June 29 with a small family dinner. Friends…
Sportsman’s Holiday 2007 Meet the court: Kim Bell
Sportsman’s Holiday Princess Kimberlee “Kim” Bell figured participating in the court this year would be “a ton of…
Memorial service planned for Harriet Peterson
A memorial service is planned for Harriet Ann Peterson at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at the Sweet…
Nancy Slauson
Dec. 24, 1931-June 18, 2007 Nancy Ann (Duncan) Slauson, 75, of Portland died June 18, 2007 in Portland.…
Christine Chase
July 19, 1933 – June 19, 2007 Christine “Chris” Marie Chase, 73, of Sweet Home died June 19,…
Terrence Neilsen
Feb. 21, 1965 – June 16, 2007 Terrence “Terry” Ernest Neilsen, 42, of Lebanon, died June 16, 2007…
Donald Bushnell
May 11, 1928 – June 18, 2007 Donald J. Bushnell, 79, of Sweet Home, died June 18, 2007.…
Elvia Meyer
Feb. 26, 1931-June 18, 2007 Elvia Emily Edith Meyer, 76, of Sweet Home died June 18, 2007 at…
Thanks to SHFAD
Editor: Recently our house burned down in Sweet Home and we are proud to note the professionalism, courage…
Where was flag at graduation?
Editor: My husband and I attended the 2007 high school graduation. It was a very nice celebration, and…
All veterans deserve flags, most get them
Editor: I would like to respond to the letter to the editor entitled “Deceased veteran deserves a flag,”…
Critical letters are interesting reading
Editor: I can hardly wait to read the derogatory, down-putting letters from people who disagree with Lawrence and…
Restaurant critic should have talked
Editor: I just read the letter to the editor titled “Businesses should consult customers” by Bill Davis (June…
Huskies Under 12 baseball
The Sweet Home Boys and Girls Club Sweet Home Huskies Under 12 baseball team took first place in…
Four athletes qualify for Junior Olympic regionals
Rainy and windy weather proved to be a problem for competitors Sunday at the Oregon state Junior Olympics…
14-and-under American Softball Association
The Mid-Valley Tigercatz, a 14-and-under American Softball Association team that includes Sweet Home players, took first place at…
Outdoors: With slow fishing, time to think hunting
Shane Ullrich After talking to some other anglers, it’s nice to hear that I’m not a bad fisherman…
Library program offers kids prizes, fun
Read a book and win a bike. That’s how far turning the pages this summer could take a…
Sportsman’s Holiday 2007 Meet the court: Jamie Burcham
The Sportsman’s Holiday Court has been part of Jamie Burcham’s life long before this year, but she’s only…