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Corps officials: SH-area lakes won’t get work done at Detroit
Audrey Caro Project managers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers briefed Linn County Commissioners last week on…
Chamber continues to strengthen position, with new organization, bylaws
The Chamber of Commerce recently has been charting a new course, transitioning from a damage control mode that…
Homeowners object to being stuck with renters’ delinquent bill
Sean C. Morgan A Sweet Home couple objected last week to paying delinquent water bills left behind by…
Sweet Home woman faces jail time after no-contest plea to forgery charge
Audrey Caro Kendra Lynne Montoya, 19, of Sweet Home, pleaded no contest to and was convicted on a…
Teen arrested for hit and run after hitting student
Sweet Home police arrested a 19-year-old Sweet Home man in connection with what police are describing as a…
Canine issues continue for Sweet Home cops; officials planning ‘dogfest’
Sean C. Morgan The high volume of dog-related calls dealt with by Sweet Home police officers shows no…
Sweet Home to provide national Christmas tree
Scott Swanson The 2018 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will come from Sweet Home Ranger District, U.S. Forest Service…
Members of public take tour of new plans for Sweet Home Junior High
Sean C. Morgan From inside the Sweet Home Junior High School Library, Sweet Home School District Maintenance Supervisor…
Council OKs contract with Portland architect
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council agreed to a contract with Scott Edwards Architects last week…
Recycling or refuse?
Sean C. Morgan Although they are impacting other communities, recycling bottlenecks created by new Chinese policies won’t soon…
Board says little on SHJH plan
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home School Board gave little feedback on an initial design for the upcoming…
New laws range from guns to pumping gas
With the new year comes a whole slew of new laws. In addition to the distracted driving (“Cell…
Lawsuit hearing creates sparks
Audrey Caro By Audrey Caro Of The New Era Circuit Court Judge Daniel Murphy heard arguments on Thursday,…
Sheriff warns of scammers
Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley is reminding county residents that scams by phone, email or on the internet…
Baby arrives early, in time to be first
Sarah Brown When Sonja Callis’ water broke in her driveway, she wasn’t quite sure what to think. “It’s…
Hunters raise funds for safety training
Sean C. Morgan An effort by local hunters, organized by the owner of the Bohemian Club, has raised…
Forest Service invites comments on Trout Creek plan
The U.S. Forest Service is accepting public comment on a draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Trout…
Man, 70, arrested on sex abuse charges
Audrey Caro John Edward Birman, 70, faces 21 counts of sex abuse-related charges that are alleged to have…
Adoption book to both tell story and help write next chapter
Sean C. Morgan Pam Ogden is turning anxiety into a book deal. Ogden and her husband Jason have…
Public to get look at plans for Jr. High
Sean C. Morgan The public will get its first look at schematic design plans for the Sweet Home…
Prospecting club donates $5,500 to Kids Food Pak program
Sean C. Morgan The East Linn Treasure Seekers finished off 2017 with a $5,500 donation to the Kids…
Wastewater bill rises $17.10 for most this month
Sean C. Morgan An increase in wastewater rates took effect Nov. 18 and is being reflected in water-wastewater…
Lebanon hospital announces flu season restrictions
To protect pediatric patients, mothers and newborns from flu viruses circulating in the region, all Samaritan Health Services…
Superintendent outlines progress, plans for local schools
Tom Yahraes As we head into the new year, I want to highlight the district’s strides toward continuous…