School officials reminding parents that vaccinations matter
Scott Swanson If your kids aren’t up to date on their vaccinations for common communicable diseases, Wednesday, Feb.…
Sheriff Yon outlines expectations, concerns at Lebanon forum
Scott Swanson Sheriff Jim Yon outlined his expectations for his department and some of the issues he expects…
Physical therapist aims to share sports, training expertise – for free
Scott Swanson Josh Walters played sports throughout high school and into college and now he’s into competitive weightlifting.…
SHHS alum Candalynn Johnson seeking change through ‘civic engagement’
Scott Swanson Candalynn Johnson has never been one to miss an opportunity to get involved. So working to…
Wowing crowds
Scott Swanson Moriah Winn has turned heads since she was a little girl – most recently in east…
Local volunteers get new year off to good start
Scott Swanson I enjoy running and over the years I’ve lived in Sweet Home. I’ve put in literally…
New state laws cover roadkill to retirement – and a lot more
Scott Swanson As the echoes of fireworks died away early on Jan. 1, a bunch of new laws…
Work under way to improve Foster Dam Road, parking
Scott Swanson Work is wrapping up this week on a portion of nearly $1 million in improvements to…
Huskies name Jake Swanson football’s Most Valuable Player
Scott Swanson Jake Swanson was named Most Valuable Player for the Sweet Home football team at its awards…
Olin, Hewitt named Jr. First Citizens
Scott Swanson Sweet Home High School seniors Sarah Hewitt and Austin Olin have been chosen Junior First Citizens…
3 councilors re-elected, Nash gets fourth seat
Scott Swanson Four Sweet Home City Council members were elected Tuesday, Nov. 6, and local voters gave a…
Wrestling award takes local Coach Steve Thorpe around world
Scott Swanson Sweet Home wrestling coach Steve Thorpe is back from Budapest, Hungary, with a lot of memories…
Huskies’ football run ends against strong Marist team
Scott Swanson Sweet Home’s football season ended Friday night, Nov. 2, pretty much the same way it started:…
Search for elusive ornament gets up close and personal in Sweet Home forest
Scott Swanson This whole Capitol Christmas Tree story has been pretty impressive and it’s nice to see the…
Huskies score another cardiac football win to set up showdown at Newport
Scott Swanson Sweet Home pulled out its second nail-biter football win in a row Thursday night, Oct. 11,…
SHEDG: Cost-efficient Jamboree in black
Scott Swanson Reduced talent budgets and cuts in other expenses are turning things around for the Oregon Jamboree,…
Chamber leaders say they’re working on communication, services, events
Scott Swanson Chamber of Commerce officials are continuing to rebuild the organization, with emphasis on re-establishing a solid…
Judge candidates discuss qualifications, concerns at forum
Scott Swanson A judicial shortage in Linn County Circuit Court and the need to help unrepresented litigants were…
New season brings changes to high school football landscape
Scott Swanson High school football in Oregon has undergone some significant changes in the last year, courtesy of…
CCC veterans evidence value of productivity
Scott Swanson I should begin by admitting I’m not a big fan of government social programs, which typically,…
Jamboree proposal plays out for Sweet Home bride
Scott Swanson Leah Dauley, of Sweet Home, got a surprise marriage proposal two years ago at the Oregon…
Sweet Home Coach Thorpe named national USA Wrestling director
Scott Swanson Sweet Home wrestling coach Steve Thorpe has been elected to the executive board for USA Wrestling,…
Noah boats set for official christening – on Foster Lake
Scott Swanson When a fleet of small sailboats embark on Foster Lake from Lewis Creek Park this Sunday…
Jamboree looked little different, but it still was fun
Scott Swanson Sweet Home folks have been waiting to see what the outcome would be with an Oregon…
Councilors take Jamboree to task for late request before granting it
Scott Swanson The Sweet Home City Council voted 5-2 to approve a list of requests for closures and…