Board discusses supt. recruitment
As staff develop recruitment materials, the District 55 School Board is looking for a new superintendent that is…
Classified, School District 55 settle contract issues
School District 55 and its classified employees association settled a three-year contract last week with the board’s ratification.…
Electrical safety focus of AOL chapter meeting
Electricity is deadly, treat it with respect. That was the underlying message driven home to members of the…
Oak Heights students pitch in
Students in Miss Davis’ class at Oak Heights Elementary School did their part recently to aid victims of…
SH Council not interested in IGA to reduce jail crowding
The Sweet Home City Council turned down a proposal to enter an intergovernmental agreement with Linn County over…
Pioneer cemeteries get a facelift, refurbishing
Traffic whizzes by at 55 miles an hour, drivers oblivious to the important historical markers that rest just…
Weather aids fire fighting battle at Twin Buttes
Crews were fighting a 20-acre forest fire started by a lighnting strike on the south slope of Twin…
Bond Oversight Committee set to watch bond processes
The School District 55 Bond Oversight Committee met Thursday night defining its role and organizing the way it…
Lebanon zoology students learn about life in the South Santiam
Ryan Mayton crouches over, his eyes intent on the tiny pool of water at his feet. “I’ve got…
Local girl completes term as AL Auxiliary president
Annamarie Wilson completed her year as the state president of the Junior American Legion Auxiliary by representing Oregon…
Recent OSU grad takes on year as Americorps volunteer
It was a perfect fit for Jennifer Kaczynski. The recent wildlife science graduate from Oregon State University saw…
Amy Paul to spend year cooking in Ottawa, Canada
The Sweet Home Rotary Club is sending Amy Paul, a 2001 graduate of the University of Portland to…
Welcome to S.H. in June and July
The following people were welcomed to Sweet Home: Martha Cooper /Harold Sparhawk from Albany. Martha and Harold are…
Our readers write
Food importing not good for America Editor: All other issues pale in the aftermath of recent terrorist attacks.…
Parks closing, reservation system open in January
Whitcomb Creek Park Campground on the Green Peter Reservoir closed for the winter season on Sept. 24. John…
S.H. rally falls short at Sisters
Sweet Home rallied from a stagnant first half Friday, but not in time to reclaim their Capital Conference…
Yunke scores nine goals in 15-9 win over N. Eugene
Andrea Yunke fired in nine goals in what coach Rene Kirkland called a “great game for her” as…
Husky netters win over Central
The Huskies defeated Central in two games, 15-12 and 15-5, to start last week’s volleyball schedule Tuesday night…
VFW holds memorial
The Sweet Home Veterans of Foreign Wars post held a memorial ceremony Friday honoring those who were killed…
Local soldier prepares for war
Marine Pvt. 1st Class Scott Leonard of Sweet Home was mobilized with his unit early after terrorist attacks…
Travel plans altered after airlines shut down flights
Newlyweds Austin and IIIIi Sayres had hoped to enjoying their honeymoon in Australia this week, but the grounding…
Enrollment up 42 in district
With a unexpected boost at the kindergarten level, School District 55 enrollment is up by 42 this year…
East Linn Museum celebrates 25th year
The East Linn Museum Society celebrated its 25th anniversary Sunday afternoon with an open house, cake and punch.…
Sweet Home honors dead in candlelight vigil at Sankey
Dozens of Sweet Home residents lit candles Friday night in Sankey Park to remember those who died in…
Sweet Home woman’s son, NY firefighter describes scene
Among those working in the rubble of New York City’s World Trade Center is John Casciano, the son…