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COVID numbers continue to fall in county
Benny Westcott As the next wave of local students heads back to brick-and-mortar classrooms this week, Linn County’s…
New pastor plans to help Freedom Hill ‘replant’ as church
Scott Swanson Helping churches rebuild is not a new experience for Jeff Dankenbring. And that’s what he’s in…
Fire destroys 5th Avenue home, but leaves one happy surprise
A fire that apparently started in a carport burned a home on the south end of 5th Avenue…
New dog handler Brian Prather says Gemma is natural fit
Benny Westcott Gemma, an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois, has been a drug-sniffing dog for the Sweet Home Police Department…
Interested in preserving pollinators? Be a Master Melittologist
By Kym Pokorny Oregon State University Writer Oregon is the first state in the nation to form a…
Linn County’s jobless numbers mirror those of rest of state
Kelly Kenoyer The state of Oregon lost a total of 25,500 jobs in December, largely in the leisure…
Fast, fun times in 7th Sweetheart Run in SH
Scott Gullickson left the field in whatever dust hadn’t been dampened by the rain Saturday with a sizzling…
Law enforcement on lookout for suspects in catalytic converter thefts
Benny Westcott Catalytic converters are meant to protect people from airborne pollutants. But in 2021, Sweet Home residents…
Chief: Homeless camp to be closed in March as other options are considered
Benny Westcott The last day the homeless encampment at the Church of Nazarene will potentially be open is…
SHJH remodel getting final touches as students return
Finishing touches are being put on the newly remodeled Sweet Home Junior High building, which includes a renovated…
Though ‘toxic,’ with proper preparation lectins can provide great nutrition
Cathryn Arndt I remember it distinctly. Three years ago I received a lot of questions regarding a certain…
School return sees boost in enrollment
Benny Westcott Sweet Home School District saw a jump in enrollment numbers at the beginning of this year,…
Planners seek input on future of Lewis Creek Park
Scott Swanson The planning process has begun on a master plan for Lewis Creek Park on Foster Lake,…
Despite COVID hurdles, SHHS notches record graduation in 2019-20
Kelly Kenoyer Sweet Home High School’s Class of 2020 graduation ceremonies were unique in many ways: Graduates finished…
Campers snap up local spots
Thinking about spending a weekend at one of the local campgrounds this summer? Better move fast or you…
Sweetheart Run this Saturday
The Seventh Annual Sweetheart Run will be held starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Weddle Bridge…
Update: Linn County’s COVID risk level drops
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that 12 counties improved in risk level, with 10 including Linn County, improving…
Staffers practice at Hawthorne for students’ return
Kelly Kenoyer In the hustle and bustle of preparing to bring students back, teachers and staff at Hawthorne…
Chamber game puts focus on businesses
Kelly Kenoyer Supporting local businesses has the potential for a payoff thanks to a new campaign by the…
Council discusses homeless issues
Kelly Kenoyer City Council members heard an impassioned presentation about the state of homelessness in Sweet Home at…
Steelhead reopens after state adjusts restrictions opens door to limited gym usage
Kelly Kenoyer It’s once again permissible for patrons to exercise at Steelhead Fitness. On Tuesday, Jan. 26, Gov.…
County employee arrested on embezzlement charges
The office manager for the Linn County Planning and Building Department was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 19, on suspicion…
County’s COVID vaccinations progressing, but supplies lacking
Kelly Kenoyer Samaritan Health has begun administering the COVID vaccine at the Linn County Fairgrounds, and has so…