Chamber names its awards winners – virtually
Scott Swanson Longtime local music teacher and choir director Paul Rowton was awarded the Distinguished Service Award, while…
City Public Works tries new (to it) surfacing technique to fix street
Scott Swanson A serpentine pile of gravel down the center of 29th Avenue last week represented what could…
Linn Shuttle’s new bus sanitization system first in state for transit use
Scott Swanson Linn Shuttle is breaking ground in the county with a new system designed to sanitize the…
On heels of All-America honor, local swimmer heads to college
Scott Swanson When Magen Hager finished the 200 Freestyle preliminary race at the 4A/3A/2A/1A swimming state championships last…
Coaches revamping plans for fall after latest OSAA decision
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Sweet Home High School coaches and administrators are re-adjusting their plans for…
County commissioners declare local emergency – for kids
Scott Swanson By Scott Swanson Of The New Era Linn County Commissioners last week determined to step up…
Preparation pays off for local triathlete in personal Ironman
Scott Swanson Rebecca Wolthuis said her first attempt at completing an Ironman-style triathlon, Saturday, July 25, was “amazing.”…
Longtime buddies free-hand replica of Transcontinental Car Race Oldsmobiles
Scott Swanson The idea came to Frank Jurica a couple of years ago when he saw a set…
Supreme Court rules for Country Lane neighbors in railroad crossing dispute
Scott Swanson The Oregon Supreme Court last week ruled that the residents of Country Lane do not have…
Shut out of Ironman by coronavirus, local triathlete aiming to do it by herself
Scott Swanson Rebecca Wolthuis’ seventh-grade PE teacher told her to forget about being a swimmer: “that I was…
Sweet Home quarterback gets taste of big time in all-star game
Scott Swanson Aiden Tyler, who has started at quarterback for Sweet Home’s football team for the past two…
Supt. outlines plans for school in fall
Scott Swanson One thing is clear following Monday night’s School Board meeting: School this fall is not going…
Thinking about freedom, when it’s not there
Scott Swanson Been thinking at all about freedom lately? If so, you’re not alone. I’ve had more conversations…
New swim coach brings own experience to Sweet Home club
Scott Swanson Life has taken some unexpected turns for Jacquie Price in the last few years, but now…
Linn’s parks getting plenty of use as the ‘only game in town’
Scott Swanson A lot has happened this year – even when it appeared not much was happening –…
Church members turn out to help family of young attendee
Scott Swanson Members of Freedom Hill Church joined forces last week to distribute a little Christian love to…
City staff working to complete playground area at Sankey Park
Scott Swanson By the end of this summer, Sweet Home kids will be able to go to Sankey…
Defendant arrested after refusing to wear mask, walking out of proceeding
Scott Swanson A Sweet Home man was jailed for contempt of court Wednesday morning, June 24, after he…
Employees, city agree on contract
Scott Swanson The City Council, in a special meeting Monday night, June 29, approved a four-year contract with…
Citizens turn out to support police
Scott Swanson Nearly 200 Sweet Home residents lined Main Street in front of the Sweet Home Police Department…
City cuts deal with Enterprise to manage fleet
Scott Swanson Sweet Home City Council members decided Tuesday, June 9, to contract with Enterprise to manage its…
With state guidance, schools begin plans for fall
Scott Swanson Sweet Home School District officials are figuring out how to implement guidelines released last week by…
Council moves to give Midway residents option to use wells
Scott Swanson Property owners in the Midway area of the city who have wells may soon be able…
Local sports making slow return in SH
Scott Swanson Local athletes were allowed back on the fields and into the gyms this week for the…
Graduates get to finish line
Scott Swanson If good things do indeed come in small packages, that may be the best way to…