Scott Swanson
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Student wins ‘If I Were Mayor’ contest
Scott Swanson For a 10-year-old, Madalyn Coleman has had a lot of exposure to politics, being the youngest…
August 11, 2021
What will high school sports programs look like this fall?
Scott Swanson Following Gov. Brown’s July 30 directive to require face coverings for everyone 2 years and older…
August 11, 2021
Restricting news coverage bad for all
Scott Swanson Perceptive readers may have noticed that some of this year’s Oregon Jamboree acts are noticeably missing…
August 4, 2021
Man sentenced in crash that killed SH teens
Scott Swanson A Junction City man who was convicted in June by a Linn County Circuit Court jury…
August 4, 2021
Archery to… Sewing … to Water Safety
Scott Swanson Principal Terry Martin stands on the bank of a pond on a sunny summer morning and…
July 28, 2021
Chamber hands out awards in vintage fashion
Scott Swanson Dr. Larry Horton was named this year’s recipient of Sweet Home’s Distinguished Service Award and Karla…
July 28, 2021
Staying in step with the family
Scott Swanson On a sizzling afternoon, while most Sweet Home residents are likely seeking shade and iced-tea pitchers,…
July 28, 2021
Mayor: City ‘stayed the course’ during year of pandemic
Scott Swanson Mayor Greg Mahler presented a summary of the past year in Sweet Home during the Chamber…
July 28, 2021
Little Promises presses on after COVID, complications
Scott Swanson After more than a year of COVID restrictions, including an eight-month shutdown, how is Little Promises…
July 21, 2021
Nunez picked to lead court
Scott Swanson Haley Nunez was named 2021 Sportsman’s Holiday Queen Thursday evening, July 8, during an outdoor program…
July 14, 2021
Dodge clocks out for the last time
Scott Swanson To say that Fred Dodge is one of the most-recognized faces in Sweet Home is no…
July 14, 2021
Ground-breaking SH wrestling camp for girls looks to be tip of bigger wave
Scott Swanson Two dozen girls sat on the floor of Sweet Home High School’s Main Gym Thursday, July…
July 14, 2021
Woven in memory of a well-lived life
Scott Swanson When Sweet Home High School students enter the school library this fall, they will be greeted…
July 7, 2021
Sportsman’s Holiday back this weekend
Scott Swanson After a year’s hiatus, thanks to the COVID pandemic, Sportsman’s Holiday returns in full force this…
July 7, 2021
Quilting group produces surprise Sr. Center’s oldest vet
Scott Swanson George Hughes had no idea what was coming when he rolled up to a strange house…
June 30, 2021
Husky boys win state wrestling title; girls second
Scott Swanson Sweet Home finished a COVID-shortened wrestling season Saturday, June 26, with an exclamation point – the…
June 30, 2021
New citizen enjoying ‘sense of belonging’
Scott Swanson Nelia Taraski is now able to vote. And run for local office. And visit her parents…
June 30, 2021
Four girls place for SH’s first team trophy
Scott Swanson Sweet Home’s girls kicked off what Coach Steve Thorpe described as a “wild weekend” for the…
June 30, 2021
SH sending 21 boys to state, wins five district wrestling titles
Scott Swanson Thursday, June 17, was a big day for Sweet Home as 21 wrestlers qualified for the…
June 23, 2021
Ex-Husky retires as pilot, Air Force major after ‘defining moment’
Scott Swanson Sweet Home alum Michael D. Gaskins had served four years in the Air Force and was…
June 23, 2021
Sweet Ride car show returns this Saturday
Scott Swanson Sweet Home Sweet Ride Car Show will return this Saturday, June 26, and it may be…
June 23, 2021
Sportsman’s Holiday Court readies to take on season of activities
Scott Swanson Seven young women make up this year’s Sportsman’s Holiday Court as the annual community celebration, scheduled…
June 9, 2021
New booms to provide increased safety in Lewis Creek swim area
Scott Swanson County parks staff last week began installing water safety barriers around the swimming area at Lewis…
June 2, 2021
Holley Christian Church celebrating 150 years
Scott Swanson Kevin Hill admits that he didn’t plan to stay long when he arrived in Sweet Home…
June 2, 2021
Wrestlers return experience as they aim for state titles
Scott Swanson In a season that many wondered would even happen, Sweet Home wrestlers are bearing down to…
May 26, 2021