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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…
Defendant arrested after refusing to wear mask, walking out of proceeding
Scott Swanson A Sweet Home man was jailed for contempt of court Wednesday morning, June 24, after he…
Museum parlor walls contain memories, mysteries
Roberta McKern Let us suppose, for a moment, that you are back in the early parts of the…
Despite recent rains, officials decide to begin fire season
Fire season will begin at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, on the forests and rangelands in southern Linn…
Impaired boaters to be targeted this weekend
The Marine Board, marine law enforcement from 18 county sheriff’s offices, Oregon State Police, and five Oregon U.S.…
Citizens turn out to support police
Scott Swanson Nearly 200 Sweet Home residents lined Main Street in front of the Sweet Home Police Department…
Masks mandatory Wednesday in all indoor public spaces
Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday that Oregonians statewide are required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces,…