Tune it Up Tuesdays Moves to Larger Venue
Tune it Up Tuesdays kicked off with country rock artist Joel Gibson Jr., of Washington, on June 4,…
Local Business Owner Elected for Republican National Convention
Sweet Home resident, business owner and city councilor Angelita Sanchez announced she has been elected as an at-large…
Osage Residents Dismayed Over City Plans
City Manager Kelcey Young announced the city has initiated work this week to build the new park at…
New Art Exhibit Features Mother-Daughter Works
During life’s challenges, people find relief through a variety of activities, whether it be through exercise, music, games…
Police Graduations Reflect Full Staffing
Two of Sweet Home’s newest police officers graduated from the police academy on Friday, May 24, officially sealing…
A Nice Day to Not Forget
Under a blanket of clear blue sky and wrapped in warmth from the sun, veteran organizations gathered at…
Initial Ballot Results Indicate “Likely” for Fire District Bond
As ballot results undergo first counts, it looks like Sweet Home Fire & Ambulance District might receive the…
Progress to be Made on Domino’s This Week
Progress on the incoming Domino’s pizza franchise will be noticed this week as a prefabricated modular building arrives…
Fire, Police Award Top Employees
The Sweet Home Police Department and Fire & Ambulance District held an awards banquet May 11 honoring those…
Changes to Public Works Will Bring Engineering Director
It was revealed at the City Council meeting 14 that the city is reorganizing its public works department.…
School Carnival a Big Production Fundraiser
The Parent Teacher Committee at Oak Heights put on quite the production for its annual Spring Carnival and…
Parks Plan Drafts Improvements, New Parks for City
As the City of Sweet Home works through the development of an updated Parks System Master Plan, the…
School District Looks at $68.7 Million Budget
School District 55 held its budget meeting on May 13, followed by its regularly scheduled board meeting…
Farmers’ Market Begins
Beginning the season on a cool-breeze sunny day, the Farmers’ Market in Sweet Home opened its weekly vendor…
Local Artisans Reveal Handicrafts at Community Market
Local artisans made good use of a warm spring day by offering their handmade products for sale during…
Kidco Head Start Hosts Resource Fair
The Kidco Head Start Parent Council revived its annual Community Resource Fair this week, held Wednesday, May 8,…
City Pursues Two Litigations Regarding Drawdown
The City of Sweet Home is now pursuing two separate lawsuits regarding the deep drawdown at Green Peter…
CTC Prepares Fire Trucks for Upcoming Fire Season
Cascade Timber Consulting held its annual fire truck inspections on May 8, running through about 25 to 30…
Two Seniors Awarded Presidential Scholarships
High school seniors Max Klumph and Rylee Markell were awarded competitive Presidential Scholarships as they prepare for college.…
Opening Act Hosts Fashion Show at City Hall
The lobby at City Hall was filled with wedding dresses and formal cruise wear as a nonprofit offered…
Holley Students Display Talent
Jamboree Festival Director Robert Shamek was happy to be invited as a judge for the Holley Elementary School…
Former City Councilor Charged With Rape
Former city councilor James Joseph Goble, 50, is being charged with first degree rape, first degree sexual abuse,…
Code Enforcement Officer Let Go, Under Investigation
City Manager Kelcey Young confirmed Code Enforcement Officer Blake Dawson was let go and Oregon State Police are…
City Reveals Plans for Possible New Park
The City of Sweet Home opened a meeting to the public May 2 to discuss a proposed park…
Fire District Solved Half the Problem, Asks Voters to Solve Other Half
Like many rural fire districts faced with rising costs and mandated EMS write-offs, Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance…