SHEDG Seats New President, Sets Eyes on Rebranding
As staff at the annual Oregon Jamboree tighten down in preparation for this year’s musical event, Heather Search…
City Hosts First Citizens Academy
The City of Sweet Home hosted its first-ever “Citizen’s Academy” on Wednesday, July 24. The “academy” gives residents…
A Dozen Intersections Get Fitted with Stop Signs
Public Works employees began installing several new stop signs at 12 intersections throughout the city on Tuesday, July…
New Exhibit Features Watercolor Paintings
Artist Satina Tolman loves water, so it’s no surprise that she excels at watercolor painting. Tolman’s artwork is…
Local Author Publishes First in a Trilogy
Investing his time into creating a craft with 72,000 words, local author Jim Corley was able to celebrate…
Pyramid Fire East of Sweet Home 98% Contained
Aug. 28, 2024. The Willamette National Forest has reduced the emergency closure order issued for the Pyramid Fire,…
Sportsman’s Holiday Draws Residents to Week-Long Activities
Though still a hot week despite temperatures being under triple digits, the climate didn’t stop hundreds from participating…
Talks About 1st Avenue Traffic Mitigation Continue
The Public & Traffic Safety Committee continued its discussion about how to control traffic concerns on 1st Avenue…
Dahlenburg Bridge Relocated to City Hall Park
The “miniature” version of Weddle Bridge has finally found its new home at City Hall after a team…
It’s Official: 10th Avenue Block Becomes One-Way Road
It’s official. One block on 10th Avenue between Main and Long streets is now a one-way street, allowing…
City Manager Announces Resignation
Closing in on her second year as Sweet Home’s city manager, Kelcey Young announced she will be resigning…
Funding Awarded to Replace Culverts, Assist Fish Passage
Five Oregon watershed councils that make up the Mid-Valley River Connections collaborative – which include the Calapooia and…
Two Vehicle Fires Back to Back
Sweet Home fire crews assisted Brownsville in two nearly back-to-back calls for truck fires on Saturday, June 29.…
Charity Car Show Features Hard Work of Aficionados
Cool breezes cut through the field behind the junior high school as the sun beat down upon rows…
Scio Family Asks for Help for Rare Disease
A 3-year-old boy in Scio might be the only person in Oregon to be diagnosed with what his…
Officer Honored, City to Buy Former Feed Store
The City Council approved some actions during its June 25 meeting that they expect will ultimately help revitalize…
New Dais Built In-House, Reflects City History
The City Council Chamber has recently been fitted with a new dais, which is a raised platform or…
Local Fire Volunteers Attend Annual Fire School
A handful of volunteers from Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District took a week to boost their fire…
SHFAD Dispatched to La Pine Fire
Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District firefighters responded to a call for assistance near La Pine after Linn…
Council Wrestles with Downtown Standards Question
City Council held a work session on Tuesday, June 18, to wrestle with the topic of downtown standards…
Cut the Gut Checkpoint at Sankey Nixed
It was revealed at the Park and Tree Committee meeting on Wednesday, June 19, that they will no…
Triathlon Organizers Celebrate Record Breakers, Child Participation
There are a handful of large events that take place in Sweet Home due largely to the concerted…
10 ‘American Men’ Honored in Sweet Home
Ten Sweet Home residents were recognized during the eighth Honoring the American Man dinner, held Friday, June 14,…
Oaks Heights Renovation Begins
School District 55 Maintenance Supervisor Josh Darwood announced during the June 10 school board meeting that work will…
Weddle Bridge, Declining Gas Tax Revenue Focus of Discussion in Budget Committee
The Budget Committee approved a $97,654,000 2024-25 proposed budget on May 30 with only one change, namely the…