Head-On Collision on Highway 228 Sends Three to Hospitals
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District (SHFAD) responded to a call regarding a head-on collision in the…
Potential Threat Prompts Extra Police Presence at High School
The Sweet Home High School recently became aware of threats made towards the high school; parents, students and…
Theft of Oregon Jamboree Bracelets, Arrests Made
The Oregon Jamboree received a call reporting the theft of wristbands valued at $8,096.80, June 25, and received…
School Board Approves Contractors for Oak Heights Retrofit
The Sweet Home School Board recently discussed an update about the seismic retrofit grant for Oak Heights Elementary…
Ridgeway Health Moves to Old City Hall, Plans Expansion
Ridgeway Health, a privately owned medical center that’s focused on patient care, recently completed their move to the…
Sweet Home Health Fair Offers Community Resources
The seventh annual Sweet Home Health Fair, put on by community member Bob Dalton, saw roughly 400 people…
2024 Oregon Jamboree
This year’s Oregon Jamboree saw a total of close to 35,000 attendees over the weekend, with an uncounted…
Band Camp Closes Out Second Year
The Sweet Home Band Program has recently finalized its 2024 annual band camp, Aug. 8. The idea of…
True Tato Offers Gaming for Locals
The town of Sweet Home recently saw the addition of another new business, True Tato Gaming, located right…
Library Intern Finalizes Project
The Sweet Home Public Library recently saw the addition of Rihannon Morton,a grant-funded summer intern, Rihannon Morton. Along…
Linn County 4H Fair, 2024
Ellie Graham Grand Champion In Showmanship Katie Gillingham Grand Champion In Showmanship Elaina Hartness Grand Champion In Showmanship…
Vehicle Theft Leads to Multiple Arrests
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a suspicious vehicle at around 6:45 p.m on Wednesday,…
SHOCASE Music Camp Hits a High Note
Continuing with the busy summer, the Sweet Home High School has seen a newer type of camp. This…
Local FFA Chapter Receives $100,000 AgWest Grant
The Sweet Home FFA (Future Farmers of America) Chapter recently received a $100,000 grant from AgWest during the…
Business Feature: Into The Brew
This year, Sweet Home has seen its growth continue with many new businesses opening, including Into the Brew,…
Championship Opportunity Takes Wrestlers to Japan
The Sweet Home Wrestling program saw athletes represent Oregon about 5,000 miles away, in Japan. Jayce Miller and…
Wildland Division Chief Sworn In
Many things were discussed during the July 16 fire board meeting. A Wildland Division update was on the…
A&W’s Burger Family Statues Reunite at Sportsman’s Holiday
Sweet Home’s A&W recently showcased some of the original A&W statues during the Sportsman’s Holiday Parade, July 13. …
SHFAD Fights Neighboring Wildfire
July 17, 2024 The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District (SHFAD) and Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) are…
Van Collides Head-On With Motorcycle
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District responded to calls for a motor vehicle collision in the 600…
Acquitted Sweet Home Man Dismissed in Related Case
Derrek Leo Reynolds, 55, of Sweet Home, was dismissed July 1 of conspiracy to commit a Class C…
Housekeeping Items Take up School Board Meeting
The budget update for the fiscal year was discussed during the monthly school board meeting, Tuesday, July 8.…
24th Annual Men’s Wrestling Camp Sees Record Attendance
Sweet Home High School saw a record number of athletes during the 24th annual Santiam Men’s Wrestling Camp…
Small Town Brings National Competitors
Nearly 2,500 people attended this year’s Icebox Cook-Off from July 5-6. This year’s event continued at the normal…