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Van Collides Head-On With Motorcycle
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District responded to calls for a motor vehicle collision in the 600…
Acquitted Sweet Home Man Dismissed in Related Case
Derrek Leo Reynolds, 55, of Sweet Home, was dismissed July 1 of conspiracy to commit a Class C…
Housekeeping Items Take up School Board Meeting
The budget update for the fiscal year was discussed during the monthly school board meeting, Tuesday, July 8.…
Linn County Closes Out FY 2023-’24 Fiscally Sound
Linn County closed out the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year on a high note financially, Accounting Officer Bill Palmer and…
Motorcycle Rider Injured
A Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District medic unit responded to a single motorcycle accident on Quartzville Road…
Dahlenburg Bridge Relocated to City Hall Park
The “miniature” version of Weddle Bridge has finally found its new home at City Hall after a team…
Crews Sent to Assist in Larch Creek Fire
Linn County Task Force 12 was dispatched to the Larch Creek Fire near Dufur on Wednesday, July 10.…
Crews Rescue Two With Fall Injuries
First responders were activated to two separate rescue operations on Sunday, July 14, after individuals fell and injured…
It’s Official: 10th Avenue Block Becomes One-Way Road
It’s official. One block on 10th Avenue between Main and Long streets is now a one-way street, allowing…
Small Town Brings National Competitors
Nearly 2,500 people attended this year’s Icebox Cook-Off from July 5-6. This year’s event continued at the normal…
Linn County Commissioners Get Council of Governments Update
The Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments is seeing increased activity in its small business loan program, Executive…
Commissioners Uphold 1-mile Chicken CAFO Rule
On a 2-1 vote during a Public Hearing Thursday, June 20, the Linn County Board of Commissioners affirmed…
City Manager Announces Resignation
Closing in on her second year as Sweet Home’s city manager, Kelcey Young announced she will be resigning…
Funding Awarded to Replace Culverts, Assist Fish Passage
Five Oregon watershed councils that make up the Mid-Valley River Connections collaborative – which include the Calapooia and…
Two Vehicle Fires Back to Back
Sweet Home fire crews assisted Brownsville in two nearly back-to-back calls for truck fires on Saturday, June 29.…
Meet the Court: Princess Emmaline Durrett
Princess Emmaline Durrett is the daughter of Heidi Darwood, and sister to Jacqueline Stutzman, 37, Melody Durrett, 28,…
Meet the Court: Princess Zoë Garrett
Princess Zoë Garrett is the daughter of Jessica and Ryan Garrett, and sister to Kaia, 15, and Aubry,…
Meet the Court: Princess Peyton Lindsey
Princess Peyton Lindsey is the daughter of Austin and Robyn Lindsey, and sister to Isaac, 19, and Colten,…
Meet the Court: Princess Peyton Markell
Princess Peyton Markell is the daughter of Eric and Rachel Markell, and sister to Rylee, 18. Markell chose…
Meet the Court: Princess Amelia Sullens
Princess Amelia Sullens is the daughter of Kyle and Marci Sullens, and sister to Olivia, 13, and Sophia,…
Charity Car Show Features Hard Work of Aficionados
Cool breezes cut through the field behind the junior high school as the sun beat down upon rows…
SHFAD Battle Shed Fire
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District responded to a report of a structure fire just before 6:30…
Crash Closes Hwy 20 Between Sweet Home, Lebanon
UPDATED July 4, 11:42 a.m. Sweet Home Fire & Ambulance District assisted other officials with a two-vehicle crash…
Sugar Vibes Garnished for Mandate Violations
The Sugar Vibes Donut Company has recently brought to light an issue they faced during the COVID pandemic. …
Scio Family Asks for Help for Rare Disease
A 3-year-old boy in Scio might be the only person in Oregon to be diagnosed with what his…