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SH students to return to schools during February
Kelly Kenoyer The Sweet Home School District has announced plans to bring all students back to in-person learning…
Watershed director eases into job despite COVID
Kelly Kenoyer It can be tough to start a new job in the midst of a pandemic –…
First responders, others get initial COVID vaccine doses
The COVID vaccine rollout has reached first responders in Sweet Home. So far, 24 first responders in Sweet…
Residents step up for shuttered businesses
Kelly Kenoyer Two local fundraisers have raised thousands to support struggling small businesses which were forced to close…
SHHS gets two grants for work skills education
Sweet Home High School teachers won two microgrants at the end of 2020 to support projects that reduce…
SHPD introducing revamped Neighborhood Watch program
Kelly Kenoyer The Sweet Home Police Department is rolling out a revamped neighborhood watch program in an effort…
Vaccinations progressing slowly, so far
Kelly Kenoyer The COVID vaccine rollout is progressing slowly but surely across the state. So far, nine people…
Review of the Year, part 2: Challenges mount as 2020 progresses
This is the second half of our review of last year’s news in Sweet Home. The first half,…
Weather Service issues flood watch through Wednesday morning
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Linn County, including Sweet Home, starting at…
Sewing shop’s Lerena Ruby closing after 26 years, decade after originally planned
Lerena Ruby stands in her Seamingly Creative sewing goods store at 1245 Main St. as she has for…
Driver convicted of manslaughter, more in DUI crash that killed SH woman, child
Kelly Kenoyer A Sweet Home man was found guilty on two counts of first-degree manslaughter, one count of…
County remains in ‘extreme risk’ category as COVID numbers exceed 200
Kelly Kenoyer Linn County was set in the “extreme risk” category through Dec. 31, and it is likely…
We review the events of 2020, part 1: Great start to a challenging year
We’ve said it before, but we’ll repeat for emphasis: What a year. Our annual Review of the Year…
‘Bionic Woman’ takes a seat
Kelly Kenoyer Alice Grovom has finally retired, just in time for her 95th birthday. Though she retired from…
District mulls options after Gov. Brown changes policy
The New Era Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday, Dec. 23, directed the Oregon Department of Education and the…
Flood of support helps local family
Kelly Kenoyer When the cold starts creeping in and the rain won’t go away, sometimes the best gift…
Looking to contribute? Here’s a list of some local options
Kelly Kenoyer Donors have two days left before the Dec. 31 cutoff to get tax credit for charitable…
Visit to vet assists in gentle exit for ageless Kitty
D E Larsen DVM Ida was sitting in our waiting room, beside her daughter, waiting patiently with Kitty…
Hospital staff given first vaccine doses
Kelly Kenoyer Samaritan Health officially began administering the COVID-19 vaccine to medical workers on Friday, Dec. 18, after…
New domes provide comfort for local homeless
Kelly Kenoyer Winter, for older folks like Louis Carreiro, can be oppressive. “Everything hurts with the cold. I…
Senator, wife experience first-hand loss, recovery from wildfire
Scott Swanson It was 1 a.m. on the morning of Sept. 8 when state Sen. Fred Girod awoke…
Ted and Kathleen Franks celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
Ted and Kathleen Franks, of Sweet Home, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary recently. They were married Nov. 24,…
