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Lyons couple earns forestry honor
Individual small ownerships don’t have a big impact on the sustainability of Oregon’s forests, but this year’s Linn…
Some Linn County private timberlands close to public entrance
Several private timberland owners and managers in Western Oregon have closed their land to public access as of…
Quilting group produces surprise Sr. Center’s oldest vet
Scott Swanson George Hughes had no idea what was coming when he rolled up to a strange house…
‘Niceties’ from the past abound at East Linn Museum
Roberta McKern The East Linn Museum contains many niceties. The first, of course, is its research room’s historical…
COVID vaccination rates low in SH
Sarah Brown Residents in Sweet Home may be feeling the climate’s heat this week, but at least there’s…
Veterinary help in elk’s birth necessary, not fully appreciated
“Doc, I have a cow elk that has been walking around the pasture in labor for the last…
Rescuers fight way through briars to rescue couple
A man and woman on inflatables were rescued from Santiam River on Saturday evening. The couple was floating…
Ex-Husky retires as pilot, Air Force major after ‘defining moment’
Scott Swanson Sweet Home alum Michael D. Gaskins had served four years in the Air Force and was…
Commissioners: Eateries to get last of CARES funds
Some 94 Linn County restaurants will soon receive another $4,446 each – on top of $4,000 already distributed…
School Board seeking to fill vacant seats
The Sweet Home School District seeks applicants for two positions on the School Board. Although winners were announced…
Sweet Ride car show returns this Saturday
Scott Swanson Sweet Home Sweet Ride Car Show will return this Saturday, June 26, and it may be…
Man who fled SH incident arrested in tree in Lebanon
A man who had gotten into trouble on North River Drive earlier in the day was arrested Tuesday…
Man dies after falling down cliff east of Sweet Home
A Eugene man was found dead at the bottom of a cliff east of Sweet Home Thursday, June…
Rent moratorium coming to end; help available
Renters must pay their July rent to avoid facing eviction, announced Gov. Kate Brown at a June 11…
City officials discuss possible changes to downtown streetscape
Benny Westcott The Sweet Home City Council and Planning Commission held a joint work session on June 15…
Veterans leader Jim Willis remembered for contributions
Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker expressed sadness over the death of Jim Willis,…
Linn County Fair ready to go July 15-17
Giant elephant ears, fluffy colorful clouds of cotton candy, live music nightly, carnival rides from mild to wild…
Officals urge residents to play it safe in heat
Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker encourage mid-valley residents to take precautions as unusually…
Summer school proving popular
Benny Westcott Students – lots of them – are signing up to participate in summer school in Sweet…
Jamboree names headliner Billy Currington, expands ticket sales
The Oregon Jamboree announced its final headliner Friday, rounding out its lineup with Billy Currington in the top…