Changes in their world forces same from newspapers
Scott Swanson A lot has changed in the newspaper world, not just in recent years, but in even…
Sportsman’s Holday kicks off Friday with Coronation
Scott Swanson Yes, there is going to be a Grand Parade and yes, there’s room for you. That’s…
Parade organizers urging would-be participants to sign up
Scott Swanson Yes, there is going to be a Grand Parade and yes, there’s room for you. That’s…
Molly Fisher, Eric Whitlow named top frosh
Scott Swanson Molly Fisher and Eric Whitlow are this year’s Sweet Home High School Freshmen of the Year,…
Olympian: Perseverence key to success
Scott Swanson Mike Hessell was just a ski bum when he discovered the luge. Hessell, now 70 and…
Steve Hummer takes S. Albany coaching job
Scott Swanson Steve Hummer, who graduated from Sweet Home High School and then returned to teach there for18…
Sweet Home souvenirs: Richard Ikola has spent years accumulating an extensive collection of local memorabilia
Scott Swanson Richard Ikola has lived in Sweet Home for 35 years and he loves the community. So…
Team sharpens focus on creation of community forest, preserving Cascadia Cave
Scott Swanson The South Santiam Community Forest project continues to take shape as members of the Governor’s Oregon…
Dentistry with a Heart draws 70-plus patients
Scott Swanson Patients line up, for free dental work provided Friday over nearly 12 hours by local dentists…
AYSO gains ground in Sweet Home kids soccer
Scott Swanson The American Youth Soccer Organization is quickly becoming the primary gateway to the pitch for local…
Huskies say good-bye
Scott Swanson On a balmy, summer-like Friday evening, the Class of 2013 said good-bye with memories of their…
Keys has ‘disappointing’ results at NCAA nationals as he places 11th
Scott Swanson It wasn’t the finish Dakotah Keys was hoping for Thursday at the end of the NCAA…
Chief change: Ceremonies, dinner mark Bob Burford’s retirement as Jeff Lynn takes leadership of Sweet Home police
Scott Swanson Chief Bob Burford retired Friday and passed over his star to his successor, Jeff Lynn, in…
Council opts to take the money for Edgewood lien due to foreclosure
Scott Swanson The Sweet Home City Council decided Tuesday, May 28, to accept an offer to settle a…
Library invites youngsters to ‘Dig In’ for summer reading
Scott Swanson For youngsters who like reading, this summer is a chance to “Dig In” for the Sweet…
Katie Virtue, Emily Marchbanks named softball MVPsKatie Virtue, Emily Marchbanks named softball MVPs
Scott Swanson Katie Virtue and Emily Marchbanks were named co-Most Valuable Players for the Sweet Home softball team…
Study-related lake levels may benefit more than fish
Scott Swanson The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ efforts to improve life for young steelhead and salmon moving…
SH qualifies in 7 state track events
Scott Swanson Sweet Home wasn’t really in contention for the boys and girls district track title last weekend,…
Young SH team scores three medals at state track meet
Scott Swanson Jakob Hiett won two medals for Sweet Home and Ben Terry added one more as the…
OSAA realignment could go a lot of different directions for SH, AD says
Scott Swanson How about a 2½-hour freeway trip to Sutherlin instead of that treacherous trek to La Pine?…
Burn ban looms as heat and dry weather continue
Scott Swanson With rainfall levels less than 70 percent of normal for this time of year, 2013 is…
House Burns
Scott Swanson House burns in Cascadia Fire destroyed a house and detatched garage in the Moose Creek area…
Local runner organizes half-marathon to honor fallen and their families
Scott Swanson Rachel Kittson-MaQatish of Sweet Home wanted to help a grieving family, who included her own son-in-law,…
Tyler Cowger signs to wrestle at Southern Oregon
Scott Swanson Tyler Cowger signed a letter of intent Monday, April 29, to wrestle for Southern Oregon University.…
Project team organizes for Community Forest establishment
Scott Swanson Members of the South Santiam Community Forest Corridor Project Team are moving forward with an effort…