Chainsaw carvers draw a crowd
Scott Swanson Pat Flanagan was the star of the show for most of the day Saturday as the…
Fifty years after combining two families, local couple ‘blessed’ by time together
Scott Swanson Fifty’s a big number for any married couple, celebrating their golden anniversary, but for Don and…
SH alum 4th in major 100-mile race
Scott Swanson Former Sweet Home runner Amanda Basham finished fourth in the prestigious Western States Endurance Run 100-mile…
SHEDG plans get scrutiny at public meeting
Scott Swanson The Sweet Home Economic Development Group unveiled some preliminary plans for the former Knife River property,…
Governor’s bowing out of debate disservice to voters
Scott Swanson Earlier this week, newspaper publishers around the state learned that Gov. Kate Brown had declined their…
Freshmen of the Year follow siblings’ footsteps
Scott Swanson Being chosen as a Freshman of the Year is not a new concept for either Bradley…
Teen earns top AWANA award for Bible memorization
Scott Swanson TJ Baham has gone where no others have in the local world of Bible memorization. Baham…
Couple adds warm face to popular local campground
Scott Swanson In the 10 years since it was born, River Bend County Park has grown significantly, with…
Amidst big building year, early numbers high for county parks
Scott Swanson Construction is the big news as the Linn County Parks and Recreation Department kicks off the…
Caps soar at graduation
Scott Swanson One of the largest classes in recent history said good-bye to Sweet Home High School on…
Remembering the fallen: Hero Half memorial races draw biggest crowd yet
Scott Swanson A total of 317 runners and walkers participated Satruday, May 26, in the Hero Half Marathon,…
Local T.O.P.S. members have history behind them
Scott Swanson Kathy Paddock-Rice says she’s always struggled with her weight. “I was the heavy girl in my…
Councilman Bruce Hobbs steps down
Scott Swanson The Sweet Home City Council swore in an interim manager and lost a member Tuesday, May…
Bethany Gingerich leads Huskies at state with three medals
Scott Swanson Sweet Home’s track and field teams had their ups and downs Friday and Saturday, May 21-22,…
Huskies qualify for state track in 10 events
Scott Swanson Eight individual Sweet Home athletes and the girls short relay team qualified last weekend for the…
New district ranger lands job she’s long wanted
Scott Swanson New Sweet Home District Ranger Nikki Swanson found her calling in a summer job. Swanson, who,…
100-year-old remembers sometimes challenging life mostly with appreciation
Scott Swanson Lucille Rapp really isn’t sure why she’s lived to celebrate a century, but she’s delighted to…
New, larger Dial-A-Bus opens doors to more riders
Scott Swanson Linn Shuttle’s new Dial-a-Bus van will open doors for people who might have had trouble using…
South Santiam collaborative gets nonprofit status, increasing ‘transparency’
Scott Swanson The South Santiam All Lands Collaborative is seeking federal 501c3 nonprofit status after incorporating as a…
Jamboree director: Replacing Haggard a matter of ‘timing’
Scott Swanson The death of country music legend Merle Haggard last week leaves the Oregon Jamboree and other…
Man arrested after crash with infant in car
Scott Swanson Sweet Home police arrested a 24-year-old Sweet Home man following a pursuit that ended in a…
First-year band director aims to restore program to former greatness
Scott Swanson For the first time in more than a decade, Sweet Home band members last week participated…
Guy Smith named SHFAD Firefighter of the Year; Jonathan Lemar Rookie of the Year
Scott Swanson Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District Battalion Chief Guy Smith was named Firefighter of the Year…
LBCC iLearn program provides college for non-traditional students
Scott Swanson Looking to learn more about business? Office skills or technology? Does your boss want you to…
New track coach’s focus is building (competitive) team
Scott Swanson With a brand new head coach and a team loaded with underclassmen, Sweet Home track and…