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Late Frank McCubbins’ stories come to life in new book
Sean C. Morgan The late Frank McCubbins lived a colorful life, and he used to tell his family…
New state laws cover roadkill to retirement – and a lot more
Scott Swanson As the echoes of fireworks died away early on Jan. 1, a bunch of new laws…
Sankey Park work proceeding with changes to parking lot, new bathrooms
Sean C. Morgan Joe Graybill’s plan for Sankey Park is taking shape. Sweet Home’s city engineer has new…
First baby’s brother has plans for him
Sarah Brown Sweet Home’s first baby of 2019 was welcomed into the world Thursday, Jan. 3, at Samaritan…
New high school program prepares teens for careers in real world
Sean C. Morgan A new career and technical education program at Sweet Home High School is giving students…
Hospital program helps participants learn to control pain naturally
Sarah Brown Kari White says she’s an introvert due to chronic pain from fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, restless leg…
Year in review: Christmas tree leads list of stories from 2018
Here is a review of the major news stories of 2018, compiled by our staff. By far, we…
New Sweet Home police officer started as Explorer in department
Sean C. Morgan When he was sworn in at Sweet Home Police Department Dec. 6, Sweet Home’s second…
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…