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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,…
Efforts under way to raise funds for businesses shuttered by COVID
Efforts are under way to provide opportunities for the community to help two local businesses that have been…
Heavy rainfall, flooding keep city workers busy
Kelly Kenoyer Sweet Home residents experienced some unusually high water Sunday, Dec. 20, after heavy rains fell for…
Governor turns responsibility for opening schools over to local districts
Gov. Kate Brown today (Wednesday, Dec. 23) directed the Oregon Department of Education and the Oregon Health Authority to implement…
Despite challenges, Kids Christmas Store turns out ‘great’
The sixth annual Kids Free Christmas Store turned out a little different this year, with fewer shoppers than…
Council says goodbye to two departees, then ditches business license
Kelly Kenoyer The Dec. 8 City Council meeting was filled with laughter as the mayor and council members…
Schools: Enrollment falls as COVID cases rise
Kelly Kenoyer The rise of COVID cases in Linn County has pushed the possibility of in-person schooling far…
City manager explains strategy to Library Board
Kelly Kenoyer Sweet Home’s Library Board meeting on Dec. 10 was rife with tension, as City Manager Ray…