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Business veterans share wealth of knowledge in retirement
Every morning, Joe and Marlene Peterson can be found at a Starbucks, having their daily coffee and enjoying each other's company. They're a friendly couple who, like most, share common interests and...
First baby's brother has plans for him
Sweet Home’s first baby of 2019 was welcomed into the world Thursday, Jan. 3, at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. Baby Emmett Ray Villines was born at 9:24 a.m. to parents Matt and Heather...
Hospital program helps participants learn to control pain naturally
Kari White says she's an introvert due to chronic pain from fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, restless leg syndrome, and Renaud's Syndrome, but a new physical therapy class in Lebanon is helping her...
Volunteer cat lovers address challenge of feline overpopulation
For some, retirement is a period of life to rest, catch up on projects around the house, and travel. But two Sweet Home residents might be working harder than they ever have, and not for pay. Doris...
Singing Christmas Tree gets new, but familiar, director
The scaffolding is up for the 37th Annual Sweet Home Singing Christmas Tree production and the boughs are going on for this year's performance, which will feature John Kluttz acting as its new music d...
New doctor feels right at home in town, at county health center
Sweet Home Health Center has a new physician. Dr. Denise Kelley is celebrating one year in Oregon, and two months as a full-time physician in Sweet Home. She studied at Hahnemann Medical College in...
'Most beautiful' Capitol Christmas starts journey to Washington D.C.
Deep in the Willamette National Forest but only 30 miles from the heart of Sweet Home, a caravan of vehicles wound its way Friday morning, Nov. 2, along a muddy road that led to the secret location...
Artist spreads splash of holiday spirit on local windows
As the holidays get closer, artist Jennifer Pulliam puts her mark on the season in Sweet Home by painting business windows. Sugar Vibes commissioned Pulliam to paint a scene on its window last week...
After eight decades, Coulter family still close – and competitive
Donna Shortreed pulls out a spiral-bound cookbook from her kitchen. "Would you like to see what we looked like when Mama and Pop were alive?" she asks. On the cover is a black and white photo of her...
Capital campaign begins for Samaritan drug rehab facility
Samaritan Health Services launched its capital campaign to raise funds for the construction of its Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services (STARS) facility Thursday, Sept. 6, in Lebanon. The...
Metal work provides expression, occupation for local artist
When Lawrence Paquin gets bored, he can be found in his garage, welding bronze to copper, painting metal with colorful consideration, and pounding his work while sitting on the ground "like a...
New Nazarene pastor has plans to reach out to community
Bethanie Young, the new pastor at Sweet Home Church of the Nazarene, moved to Sweet Home from Washington at the end of June to take up her new ministerial role, which began in the pulpit Sunday, July...
East Linn Christian alums first to enter COMP-Northwest medical school
When COMP-Northwest held its convocation entry ceremony for the Class of 2022 on Aug. 3, among the new students were two from East Linn Christian Academy – the first. Whitley Nelson, a 2011...
Mission trips lead to full-time commitment for Uganda-bound local family
The first time Bill Houtz laid eyes on the sun rising over the city of Lugazi in Uganda, he was hooked. "It is beautiful over there," he said. "I fell in love with it that very minute I got there."...
Stretching – and humor – help seniors stay loose in exercise class
What started out as a small group of half a dozen members in the exercise program at the Sweet Home Senior Center two decades ago has flourished into a healthy thrice-weekly gathering of almost 30...
Local heart transplant recipient gets to meet donor's mom
It took nearly a lifetime for Vicky Johnson to decide she was ready for a heart transplant, but only a few short minutes to find out she was about to get one. The Sweet Home resident was given the...
Treyson Smith, Kailey James named SHHS Freshmen of the Year
Kailey James and Treyson Smith are this year's Sweet Home High School Freshmen of the Year. Kailey, 15, daughter of Cara and Gregg James, will spend her summer hanging out with friends, but she also...
As season heats up, firefighters train in SH
With fire season already active and regulated use restrictions in place since Monday, July 2, Chad Calderwood of the Oregon Department of Forestry's Sweet Home Unit advises residents and visitors be...
Academy gives local young women chance to get taste of firefighting
Samantha Mitchell says she doesn't have a lot of friends, but she shared a summer weekend with her closest one – Lacey Wilson –dressed in heavy fire gear, learning what it takes to save lives....
Local resident, done with medical school, heads east to residency
After a lifetime of growing roots in the Sweet Home and Lebanon areas, Amanda and Ben Emmert recently uprooted and transplanted themselves to Nebraska. Amanda, the first Lebanon High School student...
Boxing Parkinson's
In the blue corner, from Sweet Home and coming in at 72 years old, we have Ralph Anderegg. And in the red corner, also hailing from Sweet Home and coming in at 65, we have Steve Burgess. Ladies and...
Hindmarsh, Somatis named valedictorians; Tow is salutatorian
Two Sweet Home High School seniors have been named valedictorians and one as salutatorian for the school's graduation ceremonies, scheduled for 7 p.m. on June 8 at Husky Stadium. The two...
Wiley Creek celebrates 20 years with open house
Samaritan Wiley Creek Community celebrated its 20th anniversary Thursday, May 10, by hosting an open house and Chamber of Commerce After Hours event for the residents and community. The celebration...
Wiley Creek residents get set to celebrate 20th anniversary
Every morning, rain or shine, Donna Ego, Joy Alton and Maxine Martin set out on their walk around Samaritan Wiley Creek Community's neighborhood, watching the sun rise over their community within the...
After 45 years, 'Grampa' Galster clocking out for last time
Retirement could perhaps be most appreciated by someone who has invested most his life in the same company. One of Sweet Home's own residents has earned the right to this sense of pride. Sam Galster...
