From Our Files: March 18, 2026
March 22, 1951 Frank Cameron was injured when a gas tank he was welding exploded in his…
Fire from matchstick destroys house on Rowell Hill
An early morning fire destroyed a home on Rowell Hill Sunday, March 8, Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance…
Open Letter to Gov. Tina Kotek from State Newspapers
We are asking Gov. Tina Kotek to veto House Bill 4177, an ill-advised measure approved by the Oregon Legislature…
Scene Around Town: March 11, 2026
Hawthorne School in Sweet Home held a jogathon Wednesday, March 4, to raise money for new playground equipment.…
Cops: SpeeDee ‘robbery’ false; likely a scam
A report that prompted social media speculation that SpeeDee Mart may have been robbed – or that its…
Fiddlers returning to Lebanon for 60th annual state contest
The Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers’ Association will present the 60th annual Oregon State Open Fiddle Contest on Saturday, March…
Frankie Ballard to headline this year’s Fair lineup
Frankie Ballard will open this year’s Linn County Fair with headline entertainment on Thursday, July 16, Fair officials…
Circuit Court: March 11, 2026
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Police Logs: March 11, 2026
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Prediction: Local fuel prices likely to continue rise this week
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 25.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.11 per…
Local Gov’t Meetings: March 11, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts…
Events: March 11, 2026
Stations of the Cross, Soup Supper Fridays St. Helen Catholic Church is hosting Stations of the Cross during…
Elizabeth S. Bayless
Elizabeth Bayless Oct. 14, 1961 – March 1, 2026 Elizabeth S. Bayless, 64, passed away March 1, 2026.…
Thelma Christine Anderson
Thelma Anderson June 9, 2025 – Sept. 4, 2025 Thelma Christine Anderson, 100, passed away peacefully on Sept.…
Alfred ‘Glen’ Sawyer
Alfred ‘Glen’ Sawyer March 29, 1941 – March 1, 2026 You know, when you’re about to throw away…
Thomas Lee West
Thomas West May 18, 1950 – Feb. 19, 2026 Thomas Lee West, 75, of Wellton, Ariz., passed away…
Virginia R. McFarlan
Virginia McFarlan Aug. 27,1930 – March 1, 2026 Virginia R. McFarlan, 95, a 69-year resident of Sweet Home,…
Death Notices: March 11, 2026
Sybl Lee Acree, 90, of Lebanon, died Feb. 17, 2026. Huston-Jost Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Bernie…
Candidate files to run for open local Senate seat
Jack Tibbetts of Saginaw announced Tuesday, March 3, that he has filed for the Republican nomination for Senate…
From Our Files: March 11, 2026
March 15, 1951 Intention of residents of the 7th Avenue and A Lane area to have their…
Zoo breeds hope for one of world’s rarest birds
The Oregon Zoo in Portland is well-known for its California condor recovery efforts, but now it’s working to…
Events: March 4, 2026
Sunshine Industries fundraiser dinner Sunshine Industries will hold its annual fundraising event from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday,…
Volunteer volleyball coach charged with luring
A Sweet Home woman was charged with luring a minor after a parent discovered communications with their child.…