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Finding that perfect fir
The hunt for the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree hit the final stretch last week with the arrival of the U.S. Government official who will make the final selection. Willamette National Forest staff have...
Voters to choose on pool levy
In the Nov. 6 general election, voters will decide whether to continue a local option levy used to pay for swimming pool operations at Sweet Home High School. The Sweet Home School District voted Monday evening during its regular board meeting to...
Hot temps send fire danger to extreme
The fire danger level in east Linn County went to extreme Tuesday morning, Aug. 14, around Sweet Home. Danger levels briefly hit extreme two weeks ago before dropping back to high. Fire officials were looking forward to cooler temperatures over the...
Brand new vans first-ever for Sunshine Industries
For the first time in its history, Sunshine Industries has been able to purchase brand new vans. That's largely thanks to the ongoing support of the community, Executive Director Brittany Donnell...
Health Fair to offer resources, info mixed with fun
The Third Annual Sweet Home Health Fair will provide Sweet Home residents another chance to connect with health-related resources and information Saturday as part of an effort to improve health and...
Sweet Home church looks to future with new name, pastor and affiliation
With a new pastor and a new name, the former Sweet Home Assembly of God will hold an official launch on Oct. 28 as the Hope Church. The church changed its name last September when its membership voted...
Planners OK another pot retail store
The Sweet Home Planning Commission on July 30 approved a conditional use permit for a fourth retail marijuana outlet in town following a public hearing. Voting to approve the permit during the commission’s regular monthly meeting were Thomas Herb,...
'Successful' Jamboree draws crowds of 12,000-13,000 in 'nice' weather
Oregon Jamboree Festival Director Robert Shamek summed up the weekend as "a successful weekend for the patrons, for sure" Monday after most of the guests had left town and tear-down operations were...
New logos warn bicyclists to stay off sidewalks
The city has painted sidewalks at downtown corners with a warning to bike riders to walk bicycles when using the sidewalks. The city has banned riding bicycles on sidewalks downtown for years, and a...
New planning associate moves from Youth Watershed Council
South Santiam Youth Watershed Council Coordinator Angela Clegg is serving as the city's associate planner in the Community and Economic Development Department. Clegg moved into the full-time position...
Was this us?
Since nobody really knew what to expect, members of the Sweet Home High School Class of 1973 were relieved as they opened Saturday, July 28, a time capsule purportedly buried by themselves. Problem...
Jamboree: Eyes on the thermometer are optimistic this year
Oregon Jamboree Festival Director Robert Shamek sums up his excitement for the 2018 Jamboree in two words: "Good weather." If forecasters have it right, the Jamboree country music festival may see the...
Free movie night featuring 'Coco' to lead off late-summer parks activities
The city is gearing up for two events in Sankey Park in the next couple of months. First up, the city is returning its Movies in the Park at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 23 with "Coco." "Were going to do one (mo...
Speeding complaints prompt use of radar trailer, collection of 'data'
Sweet Home Police volunteers have been moving the department’s radar trailer to different spots around the community to gather data on traffic behavior in response to complaints about speeding. A resident complained to the City Council in July...
Pool supervisor lands in dream job after nearly opting for next best thing
A. Jay Bronson earned a degree and went to work as a teacher so he could be a swim coach. After years of teaching, Bronson, 30, landed a job in Sweet Home where he could spend all of his time at work...
Warm, dry weather pushes fire danger to extreme as restrictions tighten
Fire danger increased to extreme Monday, July 23, and the Oregon Department of Forestry Sweet Home Unit increased the Industrial Fire Precaution Level to III, placing the highest restrictions on...
Water service shut-offs rise
The City of Sweet Home is shutting off more water services to delinquent customers each month than it did last year. During 2017, the city generally shut off between 20 and 46 water services for delinquent bills, according to city records. The...
Community Center roof repairs planned to begin in few weeks
Repairs to the flat areas of the roof at the Jim Riggs Community Center will begin in the middle of August. The project will cost about $24,000. The Jim Riggs Community Center houses the Sweet Home...
Theater facelift winding down to credits; interior work next
The Rio Theater's new exterior improvements on the building being developed into a second theater are nearly done, owner Thomas Baham said as he and his son T.J. ran cables Friday for a new sound syst...
Community dog jamboree on calendar for fall
Most of the details are finalized for this fall's Cascade K9 Jamboree, and now organizers Connie DeBusschere and Sasha McDonald are seeking vendors and volunteers. DeBusschere is a clerk at Sweet...
Planners OK permits for 2 public projects
The Sweet Home Planning Commission approved conditional use permits for the School District’s construction project at Sweet Home Junior High School and the Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District’s plans to expand Foster Station. The School Distri...
Local man clocks out after 42 years at Foster plywood plant
Erik Duncan had never accepted a job that required an interview until last December. That's because he had never needed one. In this case, the Murphy Company of Eugene had just completed its purchase...
Sweet Home water tests clear of cyanotoxins
Testing has showed Sweet Home’s drinking water is clear of the cyanotoxins detected in May in Salem’s drinking water supply. Public Works Director Greg Springman and Jacobs Project Manager Steven Haney reported the findings to the City Council du...
As Matthews steps down, interim chamber president Medellin vows to press on
Bill Matthews has resigned from his position as president of the Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce and board member George Medellin is serving as interim board chairman until regular board elections in...
Coronation of Shahalie Erickson leads into active Sportsman's Holiday weekend
Shahalie Erickson was named 2018 Sportsman's Holiday Court queen during the annual coronation held Thursday evening, July 12, at the Elks Lodge. She declared Sportsman's Holiday open and then...
