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Two children injured when hit by jet ski at Foster Lake
Two children were injured Monday afternoon, July 20, at Lewis Creek Park on Foster Reservoir when a wayward…
Becky Belcher chosen as Sportsman’s Holiday queen
Kelly Kenoyer There may not have been a real Sportsman’s Holiday festival this year, thanks to the coronavirus,…
New COVID rules don’t apply across board – yet don’t apply
Kelly Kenoyer Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday, July 13, that she is implementing two new mandates across the…
(Livestock) show will go on at Fairgrounds, despite COVID
Megan Stewart Despite being what Beef Superintendent Kari Holt described as a “learn-as-we-go kind of year,” Linn County…
Kids turn out for fun times – and free tune-ups – at Bike Rodeo
Megan Stewart When the Sweet Home Police Department had to cancel the annual Jim Bean Public Safety Fair…
New reporter looks forward to getting to know SH
Editor’s note: In this issue we welcome Kelly Kenoyer, who has joined our staff to replace former reporter…
Property watch program gives police green light to address loiterers
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Police Department has formally opened a new program designed to help commercial…
County COVID-19 numbers edge up
As Oregon exceeded the 10,000 mark in total COVID-19 cases last week, Linn County has seen a slight…
School Board to meet virtually
The Sweet Home School Board will hold its monthly meeting virtually at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 13. “Due…
Linn’s parks getting plenty of use as the ‘only game in town’
Scott Swanson A lot has happened this year – even when it appeared not much was happening –…
Former reporter finds new challenges in familiar surroundings
Megan Stewart Sean Morgan may no longer sport his iconic ponytail or spend his entire day writing, but…
Linn-Benton Community College announces Sweet Home area graduates
Linn-Benton Community College has awarded 923 degrees and certificates to 818 students in its 52nd graduating class. Although…
DMV unveils new computer project to replace antiquated system
Oregon’s Department of Motor Vehicles has completed a multi-year project to replace its computer systems. The replacement is…
Church members turn out to help family of young attendee
Scott Swanson Members of Freedom Hill Church joined forces last week to distribute a little Christian love to…
City staff working to complete playground area at Sankey Park
Scott Swanson By the end of this summer, Sweet Home kids will be able to go to Sankey…
Upgrades make Sunnyside dog park better experience for all
Sean C. Morgan Dog owners who use dog parks to exercise their pets are experiencing some new improvements…
2 arrested for east county burglaries
Linn County Sheriff’s detectives arrested two people Tuesday, June 30, in connection with several thefts, burglaries and property…
How to survive the summer barbecue experience – healthily
Cathryn Arndt Summer is looking a little different this year—state and county fairs are canceled, concerts nixed off…
Outdoors: Deer getting aggressive in S. Oregon
A dog was killed by a doe in a yard in east Medford. An Ashland woman was attacked…
Employees, city agree on contract
Scott Swanson The City Council, in a special meeting Monday night, June 29, approved a four-year contract with…
Organizers call off this year’s Health Fair
Sweet Home’s Health Fair has been cancelled. Due to the on-going concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic, guidelines set…
Citing COVID concerns, council reverses on water rate increase
Megan Stewart Due to concerns about the economic impacts of COVID-19, Sweet Home residents will not see an…
Homicides, suicide preceded fire
Investigators have determined that three people found dead in an early morning house fire on April 28 were…
At 83, age hasn’t slowed Howard Crover much as he’s still haulin’ logs
Sarah Brown Some people are so married to something that the phrase, “It’s in their blood,” rings true…