Civilian Conservation Corps reunion pinic July 17 at Long Bow Camp
The sixth-annual picnic honoring the hard workingmen of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) will be held Thursday, July…
Moffetts celebrate 50th anniversary
Earl and Virginia Moffett celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 3. Earl Moffett and Virginia Cline were…
Linn deputies recover stolen patrol car
Linn County deputies quickly recovered a stolen patrol vehicle on July 2. The vehicle, a 2003 Ford Crown…
Where’s Sheryl Crow?
I have heard that Sheryl Crow has been sighted around Sweet Home in a teal Corvette convertible. For…
Open house, ribbon cutting planned at new gym
School District 55 will host an open house at 5 p.m. on July 14 for the new high…
Summer basketball team 5-2 at camp, win championship
The Sweet Home High School basketball team wrapped its summer schedule up with 5-2 record at team camp…
Police seek persons who ignited explosive device, offer warning
Police are looking for the person or persons who attempted to detonate an explosive device at the intersection…
Jessica Coward tapped for City Council vacancy
The Sweet Home City Council appointed Jessica Coward to complete the remainder of Robert G. Danielson’s term on…
13 ODF firefighters extinguish timber blaze on West Brush Creek
Some 13 firefighters extinguished a one acre fire Tuesday in timber owned by Cascade Timber Consulting and Rosoboro…
Classified employees reject proposed settlement, freeze
The Sweet Home classified association rejected a proposed contract settlement two weeks ago. “It is unfortunate that The…
LBCC board offers president’s job to Rita Cavin of Mt. San Antonio College
At a special board meeting on Wednesday, June 25, the Linn-Benton Community College Board of Education voted unanimously…
SHHS grads to wed July 20
Cora Adcock and Paul Betts have announced plans to marry July 20 in Corvallis. Miss Adcock is the…
Flagpole to be dedicated to Keith Gabriel
On July 12, the Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District will hold a dedication ceremony. The department will…
Here’s your chance to learn about Dutch oven cooking
When it comes to healthy cookin’, you can’t beat a good old cast iron black pot Come join…
Resort at Salmon Run plans moving forward
Plans for the Resort at Salmon Run continue to move forward, owner Dan Desler told local businessmen and…
Couple escapes fire, home destroyed
Leo and Joyce Klinner escaped a fire that destroyed their home in Holley. Firefighters responded to the fire,…
Eagles fly free…Soaring over the VFW
An American flag and a bald eagle are flying over the west end of town in the second…
Asbestos removal underway at SHHS; Demolition to begin in three weeks
John Hyland Construction is setting up to demolish and rebuild most of Sweet Home High School. Crews started…
Dist. 55 hires Kevin Strong as new business manager
The District 55 School Board hired Kevin Strong of Weyerhaeuser as its new business manager Monday night during…
Plan July 11 wedding
Adena Marie Rivas and Jacob Allen Zook have announced their engagement to be married on July 11. Rivas…
New Foster postmaster enjoys connections with customers
Foster Postmaster Kristi Bowman recently went to work at Foster Post Office following a special assignment in Portland…
Fishing Derby Winners Announced
Sportsman’s Holiday princesses were on hand recently when winners of the South Santiam Slam “Big Fish Derby” were…
Husky baseball team notches 27 hits in doubleheader split
Sweet Home 14, 8 Stayton 3, 14 The summer Husky baseball team split a doubleheader with Stayton on…
District, teachers strike deal on pay, insurance
The Sweet Home Education Association and School District 55 reached agreement in concept for compensation and benefits for…
Beautiful weather blesses car owners, lovers at Grandpa Tom’s
Show ‘n Shine and Get Together Ray Weldon rubbed the right rear fender of his bright red and…