SHHS gym project ahead of schedule, under budget
Work on the new Sweet Home High School gym is ahead of schedule, architect Reid Anderson said last…
SHHS senior Tory Petersen earns appointment to Army’s West Point
It’s in his blood. Tory Petersen’s family has a long history of military service. So, when Petersen set…
Santiam Forest Products now New Vision lumber
Although Santiam Forest Products shut down last year, a part of the company lives on. Owner Ted Fulmer…
Jamie Felkins, Rod Jaques to marry
Jamie Rebecca Felkins and Rodney Jaques Jr. plan to marry on March 22 at the Community Chapel. Felkins…
Promoters expect Hwy. 228 to pass to be designated state scenic byway
Highway 288 will probably be designated a state scenic byway this summer, local representatives of business were told…
TV land marriage go round
As a society we ponder the impact of divorce on our children and its cost in every facet…
Sisters bumps Husky girls out of cage action
Sisters 55 Sweet Home 47 Sisters defeated the Husky girls basketball team 55-47 in a tiebreaker for conference…
Mud Festival muddier with rain, becomes class project
For at least a handful of the 2,500 persons attending the Mountain Mud Festival Saturday, the event was…
Husky boys lose final game 56-43, end season having fun
North Marion 56 Sweet Home 43 North Marion defeated the Husky boys basketball team 56-43, ending their season,…
Library levy election begins
Sweet Home voters received ballots at the end of the week requesting continued funding for the public library.…
Santiam River Resort to be sold at no reserve auction March 6
When Pennie Farrington talks about the people she’s served at the Santiam River Resort, a smile breaks on…
Ashton scholarhip applications available from SHHS counselor
Applications for the 8th annual Dan and Daisy Ashton Scholarship are available from SHHS counselor Pat Haneberg or…
Students aid HOPE Center
Sweet Home High School students Breanna Day, Student Body President and Pamela Reynolds, Senior class president, present Sheila…
Robert Rice earns $7,050 through Elks Scholarships
SHHS senior Robert Rice will head off to Oregon State University next fall with an extra $7,050 to…
Jamboree announces five new acts for 2003 lineup
The Oregon Jamboree announced five additions, Mark Chesnutt, Tracy Lawrence, Joe Diffie, Gary Allan and the Derailers, to…
Survey works begins on sewer project
Surveyors have been working for about a week around five areas slated for sewer replacement next summer. The…
Thieves force locking of gates at Gilliland Cemetery
Due to theft problems, the gates at Gillililand Cemetery will be closed each evening, Harlan Smith told The…
City to apply for housing rehabilitation grant funds
In preparing a grant request from the State of Oregon, the City of Sweet Home has received 113…
River Bend campground plans go before county board March 11
Plans for River Bend Campground east of Sweet Home are progressing well, according to Brian Carroll, director of…
Firefighters to award $600 scholarship
A Sweet Home High School senior will be the first to receive a new scholarship funded by the…
Friends of Library to open bookstore in lieu of annual sales
The Friends of the Library are taking their semi-annual book sales and making them a permanent part of…
Planning Commission presents quality awards
The Sweet Home Planning Commission presented its 2003 Quality Development Awards this month. Awards went to the following:…
SHEM honors longtime volunteer Carmen Hyde
Sweet Home Emergency Ministries hosted a volunteer appreciation dinner two weeks ago with special recognition going to 17-year…
Library won’t close if levy fails
Voters need to realize that voting no on the current library levy request will not result in the…
Girls lose 61-41 to Stayton
Stayton 61 Sweet Home 41 Wearing the Husky girls basketball team down at home, Stayton climbed to a…