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Albany flyers die in plane crash
Two Albany men died Friday night in the crash of an aircraft in Millersburg, the Linn County Sheriff’s…
Sportsman’s Holiday Weekend 2021
Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melody Reese said that she was “happy to see the community…
Kids and snacking: Finding a happy, healthy balance
Cathryn Arndt Kids and food — it’s a tricky topic. There are a whole host of issues with…
THURSDAY UPDATE: Weather continues favorable for Bruler firefighters
Crews have taken advantage of cooperative weather this week to battle the Bruler Fire, now estimated at 155…
Boys suspected in Airport brush fire
Two boys are suspected of causing a brush fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon, July 14, in the…
Friday Update: Crews take advantage of weather to attack Bruler Fire; ‘mop up’ spot fire
Crews continued taking advantage of the week’s mild weather to attack the Bruler Fire 20 miles east of…
Linn County Fair raring to go after COVID hiatus
Arkansas country music singer Matt Stell rounds out the entertainment lineup at the Linn County Fair, headlining on…
WEDNESDAY UPDATE: Weather helps crews make progress on Bruler Fire
Crews took advantage of cooperative mild weather this week to make progress on the 90-acre Bruler Fire, first…
Fire breaks out NE of SH
A fire burning on the Willamette National Forest about 30 miles northeast of Sweet Home was at about…
Dodge clocks out for the last time
Scott Swanson To say that Fred Dodge is one of the most-recognized faces in Sweet Home is no…
Firefighters knock down blaze in brush along Highway 20
A fire that officials say was started by a homeless man burned about one-tenth of an acre along…
Sweet Home Sweet Ride Car Show Winners
By Kimi Nash Director, Sweet Home Sweet Ride Charity Car Show for Kids The Sweet Ride Charity Car…
Sportsman’s Holiday back this weekend
Scott Swanson After a year’s hiatus, thanks to the COVID pandemic, Sportsman’s Holiday returns in full force this…
Woven in memory of a well-lived life
Scott Swanson When Sweet Home High School students enter the school library this fall, they will be greeted…
Sweet Home High School names freshmen of the year
Benny Westcott Max Klumph and Lydia Wright have been named Sweet Home High School’s Freshman Boy and Girl…
Honor Rolls
SHHS announces spring Honor Roll Following are Sweet Home High School students who have been announced by the…
County seeks input from residents for Lewis Creek upgrades
Benny Westcott The Linn County Parks & Recreation Department has released two design concepts as part of a…
Commissioners OK county budget
The Linn County Board of Commissioners adopted a $215,343,477 budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year at its June…
Jamboree head: ‘Challenging’ process to get festival going
Benny Westcott Putting on a three-day country music festival might never be easy, but organizing the 2021 Oregon…
New citizen enjoying ‘sense of belonging’
Scott Swanson Nelia Taraski is now able to vote. And run for local office. And visit her parents…
Committee focusing on homeless shelter options C
Benny Westcott The top choice for a location of a homeless shelter in Sweet Home that has emerged…
Man arrested after shooting report
A Sweet Home man was arrested Friday after a reported altercation and shots fired at Foster Lake. Linn…
Year-round RV camping proposed at fairgrounds
Rich Kellum has been traveling by RV this summer, which prompted the former Albany city councilman to suggest…
