Old police records headed for shredder
An industrial strength shredder will soon erase reminders of the past for some area residents. “There are probably…
District, groups discuss information distribution
Members of the District 55 School Board and Supt. Larry Horton met with various community groups last week…
South Fork owners named in suit over 2-year-old girl’s death
The estate of a 2-year-old girl killed in a fire is suing the company that owns South Fork…
Fire destroys century-old home
Firefighters from Brownsville, Halsey, Lebanon and Sweet Home battled a blaze early Monday morning that destroyed a two…
Students in Sweet Home Making A Difference in their community
On Saturday, October 25, millions of people all across America participated in the 13th Annual “Make A Difference…
Students learn though trip to D.C.
Local students recently had the chance to go beyond their textbooks and catch a glimpse of U.S. history.…
Musicians raise money for Brenda Thill-Black’s return
A group of musicians spent Sunday afternoon at the VFW Hall raising money to help bring a multiple…
East Linn to launch Community Health Improvement Partnership
Becki Knoblach has been named coordinator of East Linn County’s Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP). “I’m very excited about…
It’s past time to OK healthy forest plan
It bewilders us how anyone can look at the devastation caused by wildfires in Oregon the last couple…
Sweet Home Swim Club places second at Fall Splash Invitational
The Sweet Home Swim Club placed second at the Fall Splash Invitational held at the Sweet Home Community…
Sports Shorts
Frosh-Soph Football Eight sophomores and the freshmen combined to trample North Marion, 32-0, in the battle of the…
Lovik 10th, Snow 56th at state cross country meet
John Lovik and Megan Snow took their place among the best Sweet Home cross country runners of all…
Undefeated Huskies earn playoff bye
For the second straight year, Sweet Home, with a perfect 9-0 record this year, stands at the top…
School district service truck destroyed in fire
A fire destroyed School District 55’s service truck the evening of Oct. 15 and possibly damaged equipment stored…
Cross country squads ready for district meet
In the final meet before district at Bush Park in Salem on Friday, the cross country team ran…
Volleyball girls knock off North Marion
With the season winding down, the volleyball team continues to strive to make improvements in their game so…
Soccer update…
Boys Soccer The boys soccer team ran into the buzzsaw that they expected, losing to two of the…
Water polo squads lack numbers
The Huskies have been battling the numbers game in both the boys and the girls programs all year.…
Gala Autumn Festival is October 18
Members of the public are invited to celebrate the 13th annual Gala Autumn Festival of Music and Fine…
SH horse trainer murdered following business dispute
A Sweet Home area woman was murdered Monday morning apparently following a business disagreement, and a business associate…
City open about sensitive subjects some others aren’t
As usual someone’s behind the times writing an anonymous letter to the editor. For the millionth time, we…
Cross country update
The Huskies ran in two high-powered meets that attracted many teams last week. First, they competed at the…
Huskies fall to defending state champion Tigers
There is a reason Junction City is a two time defending state champion. Sweet Home found out why…
Water polo update
After an earlier loss in the week to a tough Sheldon team, the Husky boys dominated Corvallis, 16-7,…
Husky volleyball update
Sweet Home made their two longest league road trips of the year to Sisters and Molalla last week,…