Speedboat owners share day on lake with foster kids during Wake the World
Scott Swanson The collection of watercraft in the Sunnyside boat ramp parking lot early Monday morning, July 28,…
Dentist hanging up tools after nearly 50 years
Scott Swanson After nearly half a century of ministering to the dental needs of Sweet Home residents, Dr.…
Jamboree features new stage with more space for stars, fans
Scott Swanson For most veteran Oregon Jamboree participants, the most striking feature of this year’s festival will likely…
Antique dealers return to their old SH store
Scott Swanson David and Jeanette Jewett have always had an eye for antiques – the “real” ones, David…
BACKSTAGE GIG: Former Sweet Home resident serves as right- hand woman for country star Miranda Lambert
Scott Swanson Last fall Sarah Winslow shot her first buck with coaching from country music superstar Blake Shelton.…
Gubernatorial candidates square off on healthcare, education and plenty more
Scott Swanson Gubernatorial challenger Dennis Richardson last week accused Gov. John Kitzhaber of being “aloof, out of touch”…
Players get ‘unique’ experience in Foster water polo tourney
Scott Swanson As dozens of teenagers splashed in Foster Lake and wrestled for balls during water polo matches…
Regulated use means extreme care required – when fires are allowed
Scott Swanson With an extended period of hot weather on the horizon, regulated use of state and national…
Hoy’s brings in Stihl, new services to compete
Scott Swanson Need some serious work done on that chainsaw? Lawn mower? Hedge trimmer? Need any of the…
Sweet Home wrestler signs letter of intent at MSU-Northern
Scott Swanson Former Sweet Home wrestler Kris Newport has signed a letter of intent to compete for Montana…
Wrestling camp, water polo tournament expected to draw sporting crowds
Scott Swanson If local residents notice a sudden influx of athletic youths into Sweet Home beginning this weekend,…
New OSU forest research institute to address challenges facing timber communities like SH
Scott Swanson Thomas Maness stands in a grove of hardwood trees on a slope near the South Santiam…
Diploma Day
Scott Swanson On a picturesque summer-like evening, Sweet Home High School’s Class of 2014 departed into the sunset.…
FootGolf craze making debut at local course
Scott Swanson Mallard Creek Golf Course is kicking off – literally – a hot new sport with its…
Operations supervisor appreciates chance to work in parks
Scott Swanson Kevin Hamilton wasn’t really planning to wear the hat he has on now – but it…
Camping season starts with average turnout at parks
Scott Swanson East Linn County’s camping season kick-off over the Memorial Day weekend wasn’t a record-breaker, but “overall,…
Dave Bauer new director at B&G Club
Scott Swanson Dave Bauer has built a gym, practically from the ground up, and played a leading role…
Public Safety Committee decides to give RV issue more time
Scott Swanson Sweet Home Public Safety Committee members spent an hour Tuesday, May 27, trying to figure out…
Postmaster says Sweet Home a good place to put down roots
Scott Swanson Wendy Lentz is finally home – in Sweet Home. Lentz has settled in as postmaster in…
Hiett second, Knight fourth for SH in state track
Scott Swanson Sweet Home’s Jakob Hiett, Spencer Knight and Ashton Stutzman all won medals for the Huskies at…
Bi-Mart opening draws long line, big turnout of local ‘dignitaries’
Scott Swanson In front of a long line of eager customers, company employees and local community leaders, Bi-Mart…
With arrival of Bi-Mart, SH history takes new turn
Scott Swanson The opening of Bi-Mart last week was a historical event for Sweet Home. After what, four…
Too many thirds aren’t a charm for Huskies at district track
Scott Swanson Three just wasn’t a charm for the Sweet Home track and field team last week at…
Evangelical pastor authors second book of church history
Scott Swanson Brian Hotrum has the Evangelical Church in his blood. Hotrum, who has pastored the Sweet Home…
Longtime columnist calls it quits, with fond memories
Scott Swanson Retirement for Mona Waibel hasn’t been a matter of giving anything up, really. She’s simply replaced…