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Local school doors closer to opening
Kelly Kenoyer A change to school re-opening metrics announced Friday, Oct. 30, by Gov. Kate Brown has changed…
After 70 years, curtain closes for White’s locally
Following an extended period of economic difficulties, White’s Electronics has been sold. Garrett Electronics, a Texas-based manufacturer of…
Unsuspecting SHHS student gets surprise gift from alum: a truck
Scott Swanson When Jake Fanning got a text from his wrestling coach, Steve Thorpe, last week, he thought…
SHFAD, police, SHEM accepting applications for holiday gifts
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District and Sweet Home Police Department are accepting applications to their Christmas…
Councilors decide to purchase new street sweeper for city
Kelly Kenoyer Sweet Home city councilors voted Oct. 27 to buy a new street sweeper using a loan…
City leaf collection under way
Sweet Home Public Works has begun its seasonal leaf collection program for residents and businesses, which will continue…
Sweet Home PD Sgt. Wingo resigns
Sweet Home Police Sgt. Chris Wingo has resigned to take a position as a police officer at Woodburn…
Sanchez, Trask, Gourley and Richards lead City Council race; city levys look to be passing
Early results Tuesday night showed Angelita Sanchez, Dave Trask, Lisa Gourley and Dylan Richards leading in the nine-candidate…
Council aiming to upgrade downtown
Kelly Kenoyer After years of watching stagnation continue in downtown Sweet Home, City Council is ready to make…
Family reunited with local homeless man after 20 years of silence
Kelly Kenoyer On a bright Saturday morning in mid-October, Louis Carreiro anxiously waited for a car he wouldn’t…
New pastor brings varied experience to Cornerstone
Scott Swanson Kurt Schnabel has been involved in church pretty much all his life. He was born in…
Hospice to honor those who have passed in virtual event
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice will hold its annual Light Up a Life celebration as a virtual event that will…
Harry’s place more than just typical veterinarian’s call
D E Larsen DVM “Hi Doc, I’m glad you could come this morning,” Harry said as he stepped…
Retired dentist stays active with interests ranging far and wide
Sarah Brown When Henry Wolthuis retired from his dentistry practice in Sweet Home in 2014, he found himself…
Former forest ranger’s local history a go-to for stories of old
Roberta McKern Roy Elliott’s 1971 book, “Profiles of Progress,” ranks high on the favorite book list at the…
Cascadia crash injures five
A single-car collision in Cascadia Sunday afternoon sent all five occupants to hospitals, one by Life Flight, authorities…
County-funded library program gives kids opportunity to learn, have fun
Kelly Kenoyer Even with sports canceled and schools closed, youngsters in Sweet Home still have the chance to…
Halloween, harvest celebration events planned for SH, beyond
Here are some Halloween or harvest festival-type events that have been announced in the community: Family-friendly haunted house:…
Local land case appealed to state Supreme Court
Neighbors of a 108-acre parcel off Crawfordsville Drive are asking the Oregon Supreme Court to overrule a decision…
Governor loosens restrictions on kids returning to school
Kelly Kenoyer Of The New Era Governor Kate Brown announced a change to school re-opening metrics today that…