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First-time candidate sees room for new blood
Audrey Caro Stephanie Newton, 28, decided to run for the open seat on the Linn County Board of…
Former SH councilman, running for return to commission seat
Audrey Caro Update (2 p.m. – April 25, 2018): Larry Johnson is no longer running for the position…
County ceremony highlights abuse awareness
Audrey Caro A pinwheel garden sprouted in front of the Linn County Courthouse on Thursday, April 19, as…
New local anti-child abuse program coordinator finds ‘community’ awareness
Audrey Caro Sarah Helgeson started just after Thanksgiving as program coordinator for Linn County Child Abuse Network. Linn…
Sunshine Industries Spaghetti Feed draws big turn-out
Scott Swanson A large crowd of turned out Saturday, April 21, for Sunshine Industries’ annual Spaghetti Feed fund-raiser.…
Canine cop Gemma graduates from training
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home Police Officer Sasha McDonald’s canine partner has graduated and joined her in patrolling…
Cascadia Shopper bus gets under way
Scott Swanson When the bus rolled up in front of Safeway Tuesday morning, April 10, Wanda Neuschwander felt…
Four candidates for county judgeship in May 15 election
Four candidates are running in the May 15 nonpartisan primary election for Linn County Circuit Court Judge Position…
Local Realtor receives top state recognition
Longtime local Realtor Don Robertson has been named the 2018 Realtor of the Year by the Oregon Association…
Police continue search for SH man after chase
Sweet Home police continue to seek a 31-year-old Sweet Home man in connection to a high-speed early morning…
New volunteer emergency management coordinator making difference for city
Sean C. Morgan The City of Sweet Home’s Emergency Preparedness Committee has been somewhat stalled in the past…
Cove logger named SHHS natural resources teacher
Sean C. Morgan Starting next year, Sweet Home High School students will have the option to earn credits…
Council finalizes design details for new SH City Hall
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council selected a floor plan for the new City Hall last…
County jail gets new scanner to detect narcotics
Audrey Caro The Linn County Sheriff’s Office has a new tool to prevent illegal narcotics from entering the…
Pinwheels Against Child Abuse
Sean C. Morgan Dozens of people gathered Saturday morning to plant pinwheels at Sweet Home Police Department and…
Police seek Sweet Home driver after chase, collision with patrol car
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home police are seeking a 31-year-old Sweet Home man in connection to a high-speed…
SHJH remodel cost estimate is $11 million
Sean C. Morgan The first estimate is in for the Sweet Home Junior High School remodel, and at…
Commissioners zero in on rules for accessory dwellings in SH
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Planning Commission last week wrapped up a discussion about regulating accessory dwelling…
Alice Grovom, Dale Jenkins lead Chamber of Commerce award winners
Scott Swanson A capacity crowd saw Alice Grovom and Cmdr. Dale Jenkins honored with the Distinguished Service Award…
Foundation presents six community service grants
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Community Foundation presented more than $10,000 to six organizations last week as…
Rio Theater expansion goes public
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home should have a second cinema screen this year after Rio Theater owner Thomas…
Choir qualifies for state competition
The Sweet Home High School Symphonic Choir placed first in its league April 4 at a competition in…
Annual rock show provides casual collectors opportunity to hang with experts
Sean C. Morgan Robert Rosé spent a lot of the weekend peering through a loupe at crystalline structures…