Fourth Focus
Scott Swanson Elspeth Liermann stands in her first-grade classroom at Hawthorne School. The lights are dimmed, and she’s…
Ex-athletes recall ‘Donna Momma’ Davis as ‘tiny, huge gal’
Scott Swanson Donna Davis is remembered for a lot of things. That piercing whistle, which would cut like…
Organizers seek Sportsman’s Holiday Court applicants
Scott Swanson After a year in which the Sportsman’s Holiday Court had little opportunity to engage in what…
Longtime Husky now at helm for track and field athletes
Scott Swanson Nathan Whitfield grew up in a sports family, with a dad who has been a longtime…
Oregon Jamboree announces first of this year’s festival lineup
Scott Swanson Oregon Jamboree organizers kicked off their 2021 festival Monday, April 19, by announcing performers for Saturday,…
Update: Samaritan delivers approximately 350 vaccinations Saturday in SH
Scott Swanson Editor’s note: See update on vaccinations below. The Jim Riggs Community Center was a bustle of…
BBQ competition organizers aiming to bring big one to Sweet Home
Scott Swanson The air was clouded by smoke over the weekend at Radiator Supply House in Sweet Home,…
Sweet Home golfers bringing some experience to greens
Scott Swanson A year ago, Sweet Home’s golfers were preparing for their opening match when – well, we…
Track team filling up and since it’s a numbers game, that’s a plus
Scott Swanson In a jittery year in which not much has been a sure thing, Sweet Home’s track…
Vets banners effort resumes, with support from Rotary Club
Scott Swanson Four years into the Hero Banner project, which has resulted in the hanging of dozens of…
Tucker returns to County Commission
Scott Swanson Will Tucker thought his last meeting as a Linn County Commissioner was the one in late…
SH schools to move to fuller days April 19
Scott Swanson In response to relaxation of COVID restrictions by state schools officials, Supt. Tom Yahraes announced Friday…
As curtain drops on Kiwanis Club, outreach to kids continues
Scott Swanson After more than 60 years of serving the local community, Sweet Home Kiwanis Club members are…
City leaders, public get first look at downtown plan
Scott Swanson City Council and Planning Commission members met last week to discuss the plan for Sweet Home’s…
Former TNE publisher starts new gig: writing for county
Scott Swanson Alex Paul sits in a small cubicle-like office in the Linn County Courthouse, a few hundred…
SHHS teacher Melissa Klumph remembered as caring, inspiring mentor
Scott Swanson Former colleagues and students at Sweet Home High School are mourning the loss of Melissa Klumph,…
County has big plans for Green Peter, parks chief tells chamber group
Scott Swanson There’s lots happening in Linn County Parks as the camping season rapidly approaches, county Parks Director…
Saving Timber
Scott Swanson In a line of trucks waiting to unload logs at the Santiam Lumber Mill between Lebanon…
Riggs Hill fire raises concern until home’s occupant found
Scott Swanson Fire destroyed a house near the intersection of Riggs Hill Road and Highway 20 early Thursday,…
Pine grove to honor local forester
Scott Swanson Last Thursday, March 4, a quartet of men busily planted potted pines on a knoll just…
Chamber announces new executive director, lays out goals in online forum
Scott Swanson Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce board members met with the public virtually on Thursday, Feb. 26,…
SH finally get cleats on football field – uncertainties aside
Scott Swanson Sweet Home’s football players are ready to go, but the road they’ll be taking this season…
Season 2 to look a little different – if spectators can get in to watch
Scott Swanson While sports are resuming at Sweet Home High School after a full year of downtime due…
Volleyball: Veteran Huskies looking to take chance to finish strong
Scott Swanson Sixteen months after they played their last game together – at least in a gym, Sweet…
Huskies will battle clock in race to get in shape for XC district
Scott Swanson Successful cross-country requires consistent training, and with the COVID pandemic shutdowns, getting those miles in has…