Seniors devote seamstress skills to maskmaking efforts
Sarah Brown More people are stepping into the public sphere as Phase 1 of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening…
Meals on Wheels deliveries ongoing, with some coronavirus precautions
Sarah Brown While much of its senior clientele is sheltering-in-place due to coronavirus restrictions, Meals on Wheels continues…
Local man saved by cutting-edge cardiac technology
Sarah Brown In the aftermath of the ice storm of 2017, Dennis Eggers set to work cutting up…
Samaritan unveils new STARS inpatient drug treatment center
Sarah Brown The new facility for Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services, at 111 N. Main, at the intersection…
Rock club members on lookout for treasures – and for next generation
Sarah Brown Though the 72nd annual Sweet Home Gem and Mineral Show had to be canceled due to…
Community support helps owner retrieve missing shepherds
Sarah Brown For someone who teaches Tai Chi and Qigong, Jim Adamik was surprised to find his patience…
From SHHS track to Venice Beach and beyond, life’s been challenge for Pam Walker
Sarah Brown Pam Walker would tell you she started her athletic career when she was in the third…
Camp Tadmor hosts how-to for outdoor schools
Sarah Brown Outdoor School providers from across Oregon converged at Camp Tadmor in late January to build opportunities…
Carver uses scroll saw to create intricate wood designs
Sarah Brown Like many kids growing up in impoverished circumstances, Ray Maynard had to use his imagination and…
Timber Unity gearing up for legislative session
Sarah Brown Timber Unity members are warming up their trucks for another rally at the capitol on Thursday,…
World War II an unforgettable experience for local veteran, 95
Sarah Brown Edward “Ted” Stilson has one of those stories that perhaps only a few others in the…
Operation Happy Hearts aims to help families of deployed parents in service
Sarah Brown The holiday season is a time for inspiration, and inspiration can come in many forms. For…
Runner’s 100-mile trek takes him through Sweet Home
Sarah Brown What does a long-distance runner squirrel away in his pack before setting off on a two-day…
Local couple finds excellent retirement occupation in art
Sarah Brown Everybody has talents in one way or another, and it is a gift from the Lord.…
USFS planning Quartzville project
Sarah Brown Interdisciplinary staff of the Sweet Home Ranger District took a caravan of timber producers, public interest…
New program offers reading help
Sarah Brown A new program geared toward native English speakers who need help learning to read and write…
Local man has yet to visit castle, so he builds them
Sarah Brown Leo Fernandez says he didn’t have many toys to play with when he was a child,…
SH student, teacher make waves at OSU
Sarah Brown Michelle Snyder plans on making waves with her students at Sweet Home High School this year…
Retired insect scientist finds new career in preserving bees
Sarah Brown Of The New Era Rich Little says he has two favorite types of fairies – both…
New arrival’s garden delivering produce – by the bucket
Sarah Brown Of The New Era On Donnie Lowman’s bucket list is the dream to own a farm,…
Sweet Home actor among cast for LAFTA’s ‘The Little Mermaid’
Sarah Brown Of The New Era “The Little Mermaid” will be showing this week in Lebanon, with one…
SH girls get taste of firefighting at academy
Sarah Brown Of The New Era Twenty girls attended the second annual Linn County Young Women’s Fire Academy,…
Commentary: Community will miss cat rescue worker following her passing
Sarah Brown On May 17, the community of Sweet Home, as well as all of Linn County, lost…
Washington trip brings long-delayed healing for Vietnam vets
Sarah Brown Jack McCreary, Bill McKechnie and Chuck Christensen had never met until only recently, when the three…
Dick Knowles stays active as advocate for mental health
Sarah Brown In one month, Dick Knowles will reach the age of 75. While to some that may…