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Missing woman found
Lebanon Police have located a woman who was reported missing. Bobi Lynn Wikkala, 53, “has been located and is…
Sweet Home man dies in Hwy. 20 crash
A Sweet Home man has died after a rollover accident on Highway 20 on Tuesday, July 17. Oregon…
Sweet Home provides pit stop for Gambler 500 participants, all in good fun
Scott Swanson Decked out in a straw hat and red striped shirt, Kelly “Kell-Dog” Whitlock fronted a group…
Planners OK permits for 2 public projects
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Planning Commission approved conditional use permits for the School District’s construction project…
Local man clocks out after 42 years at Foster plywood plant
Sean C. Morgan Erik Duncan had never accepted a job that required an interview until last December. That’s…
Sweet Home water tests clear of cyanotoxins
Sean C. Morgan Testing has showed Sweet Home’s drinking water is clear of the cyanotoxins detected in May…
Twin Oaks to close in 90 days
Avamere, owner of Twin Oaks, is planning to close the is planning to close the Sweet Home care…
Commissioners approve 8% rural trash rate increase
Linn County Commissioners on July 10 approved an 8 percent rate increase for waste haulers who serve rural…
Wells Fargo to close Sept. 12
Wells Fargo Bank has announced that the Sweet Home branch will close Sept. 12. Customers have received letters…
As Matthews steps down, interim chamber president Medellin vows to press on
Sean C. Morgan Bill Matthews has resigned from his position as president of the Sweet Home Chamber of…
Coronation of Shahalie Erickson leads into active Sportsman’s Holiday weekend
Sean C. Morgan Shahalie Erickson was named 2018 Sportsman’s Holiday Court queen during the annual coronation held Thursday…
Planning commissioners to consider SHJH, firehouse projects July 16
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Planning Commission last week opened public hearings for two public remodeling projects…
Sportsman’s Holiday festivities to include junior court
Sean C. Morgan Ten children are members of a new Junior Sportsman’s Holiday Court that has been established…
Swimming pool levy up next for School Board
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home School District will host a public meeting later this month to prepare…
Treyson Smith, Kailey James named SHHS Freshmen of the Year
Sarah Brown Kailey James and Treyson Smith are this year’s Sweet Home High School Freshmen of the Year.…
Commissioners approve bed tax, discuss rural recycling costs
Scott Swanson Linn County Commissioners last week approved what amounts to a 5 percent transient occupancy tax that…
4 council seats up for election
The filing period for Sweet Home City Council seats in the Nov. 6 general election is open through…
SHFAD accumulating more new equipment, paid for by bond
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District recently replaced one of its two rescue units…
Christmas tree ornaments still out there on the trails
If you’ve been thinking about taking a hike to look for one of the Christmas tree ornaments hidden…
Local residents get serious about pledging allegiance to flag
Scott Swanson They stood in a tight semicircle, 30-some local residents on the morning of the Fourth of…
Fire danger on rise, with new restrictions
Scott Swanson Things are drying out fast. The public fire danger went to “high” on Monday and the…
Man gets 4 years for skateboard attack
Steven Zachery Koechig, of Sweet Home, was sentenced to four years in prison June 26 by Linn County…
Local author finally publishes long-finished children’s book
Sean C. Morgan Gay Byers loves her animals, and imagining the world their way inspired her new children’s…
Local American Legion leader named district commander
Sean C. Morgan Dale Jenkins of Sweet Home is the new American Legion District 3 commander in Oregon.…