Cross-country boys return experience; girls need runners
Scott Swanson It’s no exaggeration to say that Sweet Home’s cross-country program has experienced some bumps in the…
Total solar eclipse draws visitors from near and far, but few difficulties reported
Scott Swanson The first total eclipse of the sun viewable in Sweet Home in nearly 40 years left…
Local store provides home base for radio-controlled vehicle afficianados
Scott Swanson It’s a recent Saturday morning inside Santiam Hobbies, housed in a rather nondescript building at 5340…
Fire destroys house to start busy Jamboree Sunday for SHFAD
Scott Swanson Sunday was a busy day for Sweet Home firefighters. Already dealing with an influx of 14,000-some…
Hospital shows off start of new Emergency Dept.
Scott Swanson Local residents got an up-close look at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital’s glistening new Emergency Department –…
Former SH wrestler works toward future in MMA cage
Scott Swanson Sweet Home alum Scottie Stockman has spent, by his own calculation, 10 years as a high…
Volunteers, who keep the show going at Oregon Jamboree, say it’s fun, fulfilling
Scott Swanson It’s Friday, exactly a week before the gates are due to open at the 2017 Oregon…
Former Husky Kyle Temple takes on new challenge: UCC wrestling
Scott Swanson Kyle Temple has always been active in summer wrestling, most recently as director of the Oregon…
One-time immigrant now determined U.S. patriot and lifelong learner
Scott Swanson Unlike many longtime Sweet Home residents, Hiromi Bean didn’t grow up here. In fact, she started…
Josai ‘Sayonara Party’ caps very active two weeks of learning about Oregon
Scott Swanson In a flurry of fans and some good old-fashioned picnic fun, Sweet Home’s summer Josai Exchange…
Water polo tournament draws crowd from near and far to Lewis Creek
Scott Swanson Amidst a sea of spectators floating atop inner tubes, inflatable toys, rafts and various other craft,…
Camp brings some of state’s top wrestlers to Sweet Home
Scott Swanson Colin Hoeft appeared to be enjoying himself immensely Monday morning as he instructed a gym full…
Council’s budget approval prompts discussion of parks needs
Scott Swanson The City Council on June 27 adopted a $23,584,755 budget for fiscal year 2017-18 after a…
Chamber sells its building
Scott Swanson The Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce has reached an agreement to sell its building while continuing…
Concert series proving to be big hit for local restaurant
Scott Swanson Mike Hall, owner of The Point restaurant, has toyed with the idea of staging musical entertainment…
Shopper bus to extend service to six days, trips to lake
Scott Swanson Demand for the Sweet Home Shopper bus service has risen to the point that Linn Shuttle…
Ex-SH wrestler Cowger, who excelled in college, honored with High-Q award
Scott Swanson Years ago, the writer of this article was out on a run early one weekend morning.…
Students learn hands-on science – and more – in beekeeping
Scott Swanson Tyler Becker, swathed in a white shirt and elbow-length gloves, and wearing a white hood under…
Nathan Hager and Bethany Gingerich named track MVPs
Scott Swanson Nathan Hager and Bethany Gingerich were named MVPs for Sweet Home track at the team’s awards…
Boys & Girls Club support has improved, but needs remain
Scott Swanson Support for the Boys & Girls Club in Sweet Home improved significantly after the club faced…
Blanchard, Hager place at state track meet for Sweet Home
Scott Swanson Eric Blanchard placed fourth in the 4A State Track and Field Championships Friday morning, May 19,…
Search for missing Sweet Home man continues, without results
Scott Swanson The search for Daniel Oberg of Sweet Home has moved into its fourth week as police…
Jessica Coats signs to swim for Division 1 Wagner College
Scott Swanson Jessica Coats signed a letter of intent Tuesday, May 9, to swim for Wagner College in…
Fire destroys Highway 228 home after power cords for marijuana grow fail
Scott Swanson A marijuana grow operation caused a fire that damaged a house and its contents at 40812…
Huskies qualify athletes in six events for state track
Scott Swanson Though few in numbers, Sweet Home’s girls had some big successes at the Sky-Em District Track…