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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Jake Porter signs to wrestle at Umpqua CC
Scott Swanson Jake Porter signed a letter of intent Monday, April 24, to wrestle for Umpqua Community College.…
Missing Sweet Home man being sought
Scott Swanson The public is being asked for assistance in locating a 28-year-old Sweet Home man who has…
Full house hears about entrepreneurship at RAIN MeetUp in SH
Scott Swanson A nearly overflow crowd turned out Thursday, April 20, for a RAIN MeetUp at Sugar Vibes…
Entek leaders say state concerns about pollution came out of blue
Scott Swanson Entek, one of east Linn County’s largest employers, is facing off in court with state agencies…
RAIN offers free donuts, business help
Scott Swanson Got a big idea? Got a business that just can’t get over the proverbial hump? Got…
Storm damage: Storm knocks out power, sends trees onto houses in SH
Scott Swanson Sweet Home residents woke up Friday morning to raging winds from a “rare” spring storm that…
Charter students treated with Iditarod musher visit
Scott Swanson Rachael Scdoris told an audience of students at Sweet Home Charter School last week how she’s…
Governor expounds on state issues in Lebanon
Scott Swanson Gov. Kate Brown told a near-capacity crowd Friday that she is committed to “common-sense” solutions as…