Fire district celebrates Cascadia substation opening
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District dedicated its new Cascadia Substation Saturday afternoon. Guests from…
Jamboree crowds top 8,000 per day
Sean C. Morgan Oregon Jamboree attendance was up around 26,000 to 27,000 for the weekend, according to Event…
Foster Lake development underway, road moving
Sean C. Morgan Foster Dam Road is closed at Highway 20 while a developer tears it out to…
Council commissions study of SDCs, approves sewer bids
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council approved a $30,000 study of the city’s system development charges…
Program brings history, natural resources to life
Sean C. Morgan Nineteen students from Central Linn High School spent last week working and learning at the…
Council changes OT arrangement with detectives, creating flex time schedule
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council approved a resolution to change overtime rules for police detectives.…
Water patrol deputies working hard for safety
Sean C. Morgan It’s a beautiful Friday afternoon with few boats on the lake. A spot along the…
District completes lease with LP; Considers facility recommendations
Sean C. Morgan District 55 completed a contract last week at a meeting Wednesday night to lease Pleasant…
Riggle wanted for non-compliance
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home Municipal Court issued a warrant for Michael Riggle, former Sweet Home Senior Center…
New VFW mural dedicated to nation’s veterans
Sean C. Morgan Not satisfied with the eye-catcher already affixed to the front wall of the VFW Hall,…
Activities keep SH busy through the weekend
Sean C. Morgan Sportsman’s Holiday offered a wide variety of activities for starting with a garage sale and…
Sgt. Jason Van Eck named SHPD employee of the year
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home Police Department named Sgt. Jason Van Eck employee of the year last week.…
Santiam project application on hold for more information
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Planning Commission delayed action on the Santiam River Club proposal Monday night…
Cheerleaders win parade sweepstakes award
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home High School cheerleaders edged out the competition in the annual Sportsman’s Holiday…
Rodeo shows strong turnout
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Rodeo drew lived up to its expectations this year as crowds flowed…
High school should be ready
Sean C. Morgan District 55 Schools Supt. Larry Horton believes the high school construction project should be completed…
Youth Corps punches trail through new county park
Sean C. Morgan Northwest Youth Corps crews were busy the last couple of weeks punching new trails through…
4th of July brought outstanding camping
Sean C. Morgan A wall of campers lined the shores of Green Peter Reservoir and the shoulder of…
Drivers be alert: 20 mph school
Sean C. Morgan Beginning July 1, many school zones will be in effect all the time, effectively creating…
Indian, Central Linn students explore local tradition, culture
Sean C. Morgan When Dan and Kim Powers reopened the Mountain House, they wanted to build much more…
Fire school students hope for the best but prepare for the worst
Sean C. Morgan Fire season this year may be hot, but for now, local forests are in better…
Council approves permits for Calapooia Rodeo, Jamboree
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council approved permits for the Oregon Jamboree and the Calapooia Rodeo…
Court staff hope to get by despite reductions
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home Municipal Court officials don?t expect too many changes as they deal with the…
Burglaries on the rise here
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home police are asking residents to lock the doors to their homes and cars…
SHEDG looking for downtown
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Economic Development Group?s revitalization subcommittee will work on ideas for projects to…