Jamboree adds Terri Clark, Lindsay Eli, Blackhawk for 2019
Sean C. Morgan The Oregon Jamboree Monday announced three new acts for its 2019 lineup, Terri Clark, Lindsay…
Rio’s twin theater, the Roxy, to open doors Thursday evening
Sean C. Morgan After months of construction and preparation, Erika and Thomas Baham will open the Rio Theatre’s…
Fire season ends, burn ban lifted
Sean C. Morgan Fire season officially ended Friday, and the backyard burn ban has been lifted. Rainfall ended…
Mahler says he has ‘unfinished business’ with City Council
Sean C. Morgan Mayor Greg Mahler wants to see through some unfinished business with the City of Sweet…
Nash wants to see SH return to bustling local community
Sean C. Morgan Cortney Nash says he remembers Sweet Home as a bustling place when he was younger,…
Smoke detectors available to those who ask
Sean C. Morgan The Red Cross is offering to install smoke detectors to anyone in the community who…
Gerson says city teamwork encourages her to continue
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home is moving forward, and Diane Gerson wants to continue to be part of…
Coleman wants to keep positive momentum going in city
Sean C. Morgan Susan Coleman believes things are moving forward positively in Sweet Home, and she wants to…
Briana wants to help city reach its potential, especially parks
Sean C. Morgan Bob Briana wants to help Sweet Home reach its potential. Briana, 69, is one of…
Zombie Run, Zoup slated to return Oct. 27
Sean C. Morgan The City of Sweet Home and Youth Advisory Council are finalizing details for the third…
‘Citizen Portal’ gives residents quick connection to city staff
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home residents who notice something that needs to be fixed can now report it…
Korn wants to serve residents, focus on how money is spent
Sean C. Morgan While he doesn’t have a specific agenda, Greg Korn would like to make sure taxpayer…
House District 17: Incumbent Sprenger says she’s made progress, but has more to do in Legislature
Sean C. Morgan Sherrie Sprenger says she still has more work to do. Sprenger, 53, is the Republican…
County Commission: Independent candidate Gary Sullivan wants to cut taxes for residents
Sean C. Morgan Gary Sullivan would like to charge much lower property taxes on residential properties. “It’s not…
Planners OK permit for new City Hall
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Planning Commission Monday approved a conditional use permit for the new City…
Cougar sightings, calf killing raise hackles
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home police posted warnings Friday, Oct. 12, regarding cougar sightings north of Main Street…
Councilors mixed in reactions to business license proposal
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council last week, by consensus, directed city staff to begin looking…
County Commission: Challenger Stephanie Newton says commission needs new blood
Sean C. Morgan If elected to the County Commission, Stephanie Newton says she wants “to bring a fresh…
House District 17: Windsor-White would bring understanding of rural issues to Salem
Sean C. Morgan Renee Windsor-White says that she can speak to the issues facing the people of House…
County Commission: Republican and incumbent John Lindsey says things good in county
Sean C. Morgan Through hard times, Linn County and its Board of Commissioners have performed, says Commissioner John…
Holley, Foster seismic work gets green light
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home School Board voted Monday evening to authorize an evaluation committee to offer…
New online video service Lynda.com expands Sweet Home Library’s offerings
Sean C. Morgan Got questions? For answers, try Lynda at the library. The Sweet Home Public Library recently…
State police announce new school safety tip line for threats
Sean C. Morgan The Oregon State Police last week announced the availability of a new school safety tip…
Commissioners weighing future of SH Justice Court
Sean C. Morgan The Linn County Board of Commissioners is considering whether to close the Sweet Home Justice…
County getting set to begin improvements on Foster Dam Road
Sean C. Morgan Linn County is moving forward with a grant-funded plan to improve Foster Dam Access Road,…