Congressman disappointing
Editor: I attended the Town Meeting of Rep. Peter DeFazio on Aug. 24 at our Fire Station. I…
Pluto out after clash over essence of the cosmos
Pluto’s not a planet. It’s official and maybe important too. The repercussions could be staggering. Right on the…
Sweet Home team takes seventh out of 49 in Portland to Coast relay
A team of mostly Sweet Home High School runners finished seventh overall in the Portland to Coast High…
Library asks for toys’ return
Sweet Home Public Library is asking anyone who purchased bendable dog and cat toys this summer to return…
Davises celebrate 50 years
Gilbert and Elizabeth Davis of 41175 Skyline Road celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at 1 p.m. on Aug.…
Frances Amundson
Oct. 17, 1932 – Aug. 17, 2006 Frances Amundson, 73, of Sweet Home died on Thursday, Aug. 17,…
Clarinda O. Erickson
Sept. 6, 1913 – Aug. 18, 2006 Clarinda O. Erickson, 92, formerly of Sweet Home died at Tierra…
Thanks for rec program Editor:
We just ended another great summer enjoying Sweet Home’s parks and recreation program, bowling, movies, old-fashioned picnics, water…
Grills Gone Wild is high-on-the-hog great outdoor fun
Shane Ullrich On a blistering afternoon last weekend we celebreated one of the great outdoor rituals of American…
Stayton dentist to replace Kropf as GOP nominee
Fred Girod has been selected as the Republican nominee for House District #17, the position that was vacated…
Rozells to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Darold and Mary Hyde Rozell will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a party hosted by their children.…
John Leslie May
Dec. 14, 1946 – Aug. 7, 2006 John Leslie May, 59 of Sutherlin, died Aug. 7, 2006. He…
Emma L. Johnson
June 5, 1917 – Aug. 11, 2006 Emma Lura Johnson, 89, of Sweet Home died Aug. 11, 2006.…
Nancy Iorns
Jan. 1, 1958 – Aug. 11, 2006 Nancy (Morgan) Iorns, 48, of Sweet Home died Aug. 11, 2006.…
Francis Snyder, Sr.
Jan. 2, 1938 – Aug. 12, 2006 Francis “Sonny” Ray Snyder, Sr., 68, of Sweet Home, and formerly…
No insult intended
Editor: I’m happy to see that Mollie’s Bakery, a legend in our town, has reopened to serve our…
Water vote too close
Editor: Last week, the Sweet Home City Council voted to proceed with an agreement with OMI to manage…
Cast your vote this time
When you pick up your ballot for the Nov. 7 election, part of it should look very familiar.…
Kropf sixth in Hershey track nationals
Maria Kropf of Sweet Home placed sixth in the girls 13-14 100 meters in the Hershey’s Track and…
Capacity Jamboree crowds keep cops busy
Sweet Home Police were “extremely busy inside and out” of the Jamboree, Sgt. Jason Van Eck said. Inside,…
Candidate to replace Kropf to be selected Sunday
A candidate to replace Jeff Kropf as the Republican candidate for House District 17 will be selected Sunday,…
Kathleen J. Finch
Jan. 20, 1944 – Aug. 6, 2006 Kathleen J. Finch, 62, of Sweet Home, died at Lebanon Community…
Donna Brown
March 2, 1929 – Aug. 5, 2006 Donna Brown, 77, of Sweet Home died Aug. 5, 2006. She…
William Skilling
Aug. 11, 1924 – July 31, 2006 William “Bill” Wallace Skilling, 81, of Brownsville, died July 31, 2006…
Lazetta Lamphear
Feb. 29, 1916 – July 27, 2006 Lazetta Lamphear, 90, of Albany died July 27, 2006 at Regency…