Jim Search Remembered for Big Heart
The loss of one of Sweet Home’s own could be felt as hundreds, maybe even a thousand, gathered…
Education and Advocacy Key to Abuse Prevention
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but when it comes to protecting those who…
ABC House: Ana’s Story
Tami and Mike Speten had donated to ABC House from time to time, but until they found themselves…
Dogwood Planted in Memory of Mollie
Despite a light rain falling upon Sankey Park on Saturday, April 20, families and tree lovers seemed to…
New Writers Critique Group in Rough Draft Mode
There are slingers, gunslingers and edible slingers, but the kind of slinger Jim Corley is looking for are…
Paintings and Needle Felted Art at City Hall
City Hall is now decked out with artwork from two different area artists thanks to the ongoing efforts…
Mayor Announces ‘If I Were Mayor’ Contest Winner
Eighth-grader Sydney Dominy was honored as the winner in the annual “If I Were Mayor” contest during the…
Friends of the Library Celebrates 40 Years
The Sweet Home Friends of the Library is celebrating its 40th anniversary all year long by offering sale…
Board Approves Improved Science Curriculum
After some discussion about schools essentially doing away with lessons on pencil and paper for a more digital…
Kids Learn Japanese Print Art at Library
The Sweet Home Public Library invited children to try their hand at gyotaku, a traditional form of Japanese…
New Local Dog Rescue Receives Abandoned Rare Breed
Bailey Porter had just certified her new nonprofit, Knotty Creek Animal Rescue, out of Sweet Home in January,…
Lake Town Academy Ready to Expand
Closing in on the completion of their first year operating a new private school for Lebanon and Sweet…
Motorcyclist Gives Chase Through Linn County
Lebanon, Linn County and Oregon State police assisted in a motorcycle chase that began in Lebanon and ended…
SHEM Seeks More Helping Hands for Maintenance, Board
Volunteers who operate Sweet Home Emergency Ministries (SHEM) have been providing food and resource services since 1980, but…
Ames Property, Allegations Still Under Review
As the City of Sweet Home looks into allegations about Code Enforcement Officer Blake Dawson acting illegally and…
Growing Icebox Cookoff Under New Management
Radiator Supply House may no longer be the official organizer of the annual Icebox Cookoff event, but the…
Children’s Illustrator, Author Visits Holley School
A librarian at Holley Elementary had a life-changing experience as a child that she wanted to pass on…
ADU Fees, Failing Infrastructure Top of Discussion at City Council
The City Council held a robust discussion regarding system development fees for accessory dwelling units during its March…
School Enrollment Numbers See Slight Dip
School District board members at a March 11 board meeting heard enrollment numbers are starting to drop a…
Despite Losses, Boys Basketball Had Fun and Growth
The boys basketball team held a brief awards banquet at the high school on Wednesday, March 6. Ethan…
Swim Coaches: Every Swimmer Saw Improvement From Hard Work
Swim coaches praised all the hard work their swimmers invested over the course of the season while passing…
Wrestlers Close Out Season with Awards Banquet
Ending the season with a robust 54 wrestlers on the high school boys and girls teams, Coach Steve…
Girls Basketball Coaches ‘Couldn’t Ask for Better’ Players
In her first year as head coach for the high school’s girls basketball program, Coach Erika Evans reflected…
Update: Remains of Missing Man Found Near Foster Lakew
The body of a Lebanon man who was reported missing four years ago was found Monday, March 4,…
Pediatrician Kosmala Begins New Job
Three months after Samaritan Health Services removed Dr. Dana Kosmala from its Lebanon operations, the pediatrician is now…