Sweet Home man killed in wreck
A Sweet Home man was killed early Thursday morning in a single-car crash on Highway 20 just east…
Hold off on skate park, pool funding until needs are met
With notable exceptions, like Jeff Kropf, our state?s elected officials have failed miserably in budgeting, specifically in prioritizing…
Let Legislators play the cards dealt them
It?s no secret we opposed Ballot Measure 30 or at least the huge tax increases proposed by the…
President’s deficit-laden budget misses priorities
Rep. Peter DeFazio The president unveiled a budget with a record $675 billion deficit. His promise to cut…
Wrestlers shoot for district title
This year the Huskies may have their work cut out for them at the district wrestling meet. Coach…
Sports Scoreboard
Swimming Boys: SHHS 76, Redmond 73 Girls: Redmond 91, SHHS 74 Boys Events 200 Medley Relay: (1)SHHS, 1:56.0…
Girls Basketball Update
Getting started in the first quarter was a test for the Huskies girls basketball team last week. Against…
Swimmers ready for district weekend
In a tuneup for the district competition, the Husky swim team split with Redmond, winning the boys events…
Dancers unveil state dance routine
The Huskiettes dance team unveiled part of their state routine at a competition in Stayton last Saturday, going…
Oregonians reject tax hike plan
Oregonians overwhelmingly rejected a state plan to raise taxes by $800 million Tuesday, defeating Ballot Measure 30 approximately…
School in session President’s Day
Sweet Home students will make up two of three days canceled because of snow in early January. Previously…
Mr. Husky reigns over SHHS
Cory Gilroy was crowned Mr. Husky Wednesday evening during the sixth annual fund raiser held at Sweet Home…
Community Health Improvement Partnership plans public event
Community Health Improvement Partnership invites public to “Say AAAAAH” about health care The Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP)…
This week’s sports schedule
This Week in Sports Feb. 5, Thursday Home Swimming vs. Jefferson/Redmond 4:00 Away Wrestling @ Molalla 6:00 Feb.…
Swimmers tune up for district contest
In a tuneup for the district meet in two weeks, the Huskies had a chance to view the…
Huskies down Cascade, dedicate Norm Davis room
Coach Steve Thorpe, reflecting on the events of last Thursday, concluded that it was a great night for…
Police seize stored meth lab
Sweet Home Police Department seized a stored methamphetamine lab following an attempt to locate two fugitives. Police received…
Engagement
Kristina Wilcox and Brad Mathers Plan October wedding Kristina Wilcox and Brad Mathers have announced their engagement to…
SLCH Auxiliary offers scholarships
Applications for the Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital (SLCH) Auxiliary Scholarships are now available for residents of east Linn…
1978 SHHS grad Kathy Holmes Nicholson promoted to Lt. Colonel
Paul Nicholson (spouse), Kathy Nicholson, Nancy Holmes (mother), Allan Holmes (father), Duane Broadbent (uncle). A 1978 Sweet Home…
Report from the Legislature
Phil Barnhart State Representative Central Lane and Linn Counties If you oppose Ballot Measure 30 even though you…
Swimmers nearing district, state showdowns
The Sweet Home swim team, down in numbers this year, came up just a little short in the…
Don’t expect a watch for reading this column
The term “road trip” is supposed to evoke the possibility of extreme adventure. For me, it is certainly…
Grapplers have tough schedule but on a roll
After wrestling in six matches on three consecutive days, the Huskies extended their winning streak to eleven. The…
Students reflect on Girls State week
Three high school students from East Linn county recently reflected on their experiences last summer at the annually…