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Oregon Congressional delegates weigh in on fixes they’d like to see for U.S.
Sean C. Morgan In addition to listening to and talking with Sweet Home officials about local issues during…
Volunteer cat lovers address challenge of feline overpopulation
Sarah Brown For some, retirement is a period of life to rest, catch up on projects around the…
Merkley to hold town hall in Albany
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley will hold a town hall in Albany at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, at…
Library receives $4,500 grant for pop-up program
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Public Library recently received a $4,500 grant from the Oregon Community Foundation…
High school, junior high announce Honor Rolls for fall trimester
Sweet Home High School SHHS Honor Roll Criteria: Students on Honor Roll must have taken at least four…
December ESPY honorees
Exceptional Student Performance This Year honorees for December received certificates at the monthly School Board meeting on Dec.…
Local homeless to get attention from AST
Sean C. Morgan Police Chief Jeff Lynn told an ad hoc committee on homelessness that the Linn County…
Jamboree announces final headliner: Chris Young
Sean C. Morgan The Oregon Jamboree last week announced Chris Young as the final headliner for the 2019…
Sheriff’s Office: Phone outage affecting 911 calls, but callers should still use that number
Linn County Undersheriff Paul Timm reports the 911 Dispatch Center is still receiving 911 calls during the reported…
SH city manager gets good review from council
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council gave City Manager Ray Towry a positive evaluation in a…
Little Promises 35th anniversary brings back memories for alums
Sean C. Morgan A display of historical photos last week prompted a parent to leave to grab an…
After half a century in Sweet Home, Santiam Drug closes
Sean C. Morgan Santiam Drug store closed Dec. 14 after serving the Sweet Home community for 52 years.…
Local legislator Sprenger named to influential posts
House Republican Whip Rep. Sherrie Sprenger, R-Scio, will serve as vice chair of the House Committee on Judiciary…
Police chief vows to get help out to local homeless
Sean C. Morgan Police Chief Jeff Lynn told an ad hoc committee on homelessness last week that he…
City Council OKs zoning changes for City Hall
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council adopted an ordinance Dec. 11, changing the zoning on a…
SHPD plans DUI patrols Dec. 21 – Jan.6
The Sweet Home Police Department will run extra patrols during the holiday season, looking for drunken drivers, from…
‘Christmas Store’ gives nearly 150 kids chance at gifts for others
The Evangelical Church fellowship hall was a busy place Saturday, Dec. 15, as young shoppers and their families…
Ex-councilman now leading homeless survey effort
Sean C. Morgan Scott McKee of Community Services Consortium is seeking volunteers to help count and gather information…