Tooth Taxi has school dental care down to science
Scott Swanson Two years ago Foster School was the first stop for the Tooth Taxi, a mobile dental…
Elks, The Point offer Thanksgiving feasts
Scott Swanson Folks who are experiencing hard times this Thanksgiving have two chances at turkey dinners during the…
Linn County outvoted on candidates
Scott Swanson Final results of Linn County voting in the Nov. 2 election, released last week by the…
Disconnect between taxes, property values raises eyebrows
Scott Swanson The downturn in the economy, coupled with the provisions of Measure 50, passed by state voters…
Girls win first cross-country state trophy ever
Scott Swanson Capping a memorable season, Sweet Home won its first state trophy ever in girls cross-country Saturday…
Retired game warden still walks woods – at 100
Scott Swanson On a typical sunny day Paul Miller climbs into his grey-brown Ford Ranger pickup and drives…
Siblings found after two days, stuck in snow
Scott Swanson An elderly brother and sister, both former Sweet Home residents, were found Friday morning by a…
Former Sweet Home athlete dies during cross-country race
Scott Swanson Sweet Home alumnus Joe Brooks, a former Husky cross-country and track athlete, died Saturday, Oct. 16,…
Local quilters take craft in new directions
Scott Swanson Some people quilt for comfort and beauty. To others, like Peggy Schroeder and her colleagues in…
SH schools receive grants of more than $100K for technology, college programs
Scott Swanson The GEAR-Up programs at Sweet Home High School and Junior High have received a total of…
Gary Buzzard
Scott Swanson Oct. 11, 1943 – Oct. 2, 2010 Gary Buzzard, 66, died Oct. 2, 2010 from a…
New league, coach mean new start for veteran spikers
Scott Swanson Of The New Era It’s a new year, a new coach and a new league for…
Water polo short on numbers, long on experience
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Their numbers may be depleted but that won’t stop the Sweet Home…
Riggs signs to play football at Western Oregon
Scott Swanson Of The New Era With teammates and fellow students gathered around and his coach and parents…
Sunshine Industries starts capital campaign
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Sunshine Industries has begun its campaign to raise funds for a new…
The Shannons: Local women find themselves in some humorous mix-ups, thanks to shared name
Scott Swanson Of The New Era In 2002 Shannon Thayer was living in Portland when she got calls…
STEWARDShip training
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Pamela Archer has always loved the outdoors. Now she has the chance…
Local man has made it big with miniature plants
Scott Swanson Of The New Era When Herb Gustafson was 9, he didn’t have a lot of clout…
Former athlete turns 100
Scott Swanson Of The New Era NeVelle Marshall’s memory may not be what it once was, but she…
Local doctor honored for diabetes decathlon
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Sweet Home’s Dr. Tim Hindmarsh was honored Wednesday, Dec. 10, for his…
Teachers, school district ask for mediator in contract talks
Scott Swanson Of The New Era The Sweet Home School District and the Sweet Home teachers union have…
SHEDG purchases property next door to chamber
Scott Swanson Of The New Era The Sweet Home Economic Development Group (SHEDG) has purchased a piece of…
Swimming: Girls are green but boys are going for gold
Scott Swanson Of The New Era With three state place-winners returning from last year’s state runner-up boys swimming…
Huskies aim for state wrestling trophy
Scott Swanson Of The New Era The Sweet Home wrestling team is once again aiming for the top…
Victim speaks out about $400K scam
Scott Swanson Of The New Era The message in her e-mail informed Janella Spears that she had some…