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Students learn hands-on science – and more – in beekeeping
Scott Swanson Tyler Becker, swathed in a white shirt and elbow-length gloves, and wearing a white hood under…
Municipal Court June 6, 2017
April 26 – Donald Wayne Ames Jr., guilty, misdemeanor driving while suspended, sentenced to 60 months probation and…
Local youths get face time with governor, legislators in Salem
Sean C. Morgan Members of the Sweet Home Youth Advisory Council last week spent a day visiting the…
SH residents among COMP-NW graduates
Audrey Caro Two Sweet Home residents were among the 94 graduates at Western University of Health Sciences College…
2017 Sportsman’s Holiday Court Princess JessiLynn Thomas
JessiLynn Thomas, 17, is a junior at Sweet Home High School. She is the daughter of Richard and…
Sportsman’s Holiday proceeding with volunteers
Sean C. Morgan Despite the difficulties it faces, the Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce is moving full speed…
City working on changes to nuisance law
Police Chief Jeff Lynn and City Attorney Robert Snyder are working on updates to the city’s chronic nuisance…
Chief: Rescue of two men demonstrates dangers of icy water
Sean C. Morgan Three firefighters helped two adult males cross Quartzville Creek Friday evening after they were unable…
Organizer: Karaoke contest cancelled for this year
Double D Karaoke will not hold its annual karaoke contest this year, but its organizer says the competition…
Late start hasn’t slowed local man’s motorcycle mania
Audrey Caro Ian Mowry normally travels solo, but after finishing a six-day motorcycle ride with the Santa Barbara…
SHPD revives Explorer program and adds two reserve officers
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Police Department recently swore in its first Explorers in about six years.…
If I Were Mayor
APPEARING with Mayor Greg Mahler at the City Council meeting on May 23 are the winners of the…
Boys & Girls Club support has improved, but needs remain
Scott Swanson Support for the Boys & Girls Club in Sweet Home improved significantly after the club faced…
2017 Sportsman’s Holiday Court Princess Kendyl Stutzman
Kendyl Stutzman, 17, is the daughter of Frank and Jennifer Stutzman. She is a junior at Sweet Home…
City to sell 9th Avenue riverfront property
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council reached a consensus during its regular meeting on May 23…
City Council to consider new problem dog ordinance
Sean C. Morgan A proposed ordinance that would regulate problematic dogs is nearly ready for the City Council’s…
County Spelling Winners
Sweet Home Charter School students Jazmine Jordan, left, and Ethan Parrish, right, were among the winners in the…
City aims to set aside money to fund development
Sean C. Morgan As it approved a city budget last week, the Sweet Home Budget Committee earmarked $200,000…
Samaritan donates locally
The five hospitals of Samaritan Health Services have awarded a total of $624,960 in Social Accountability grants to…
County commissioners voice support for monument review
Audrey Caro The Linn County Board of Commissioners last week signed a letter of support for President Donald…
Elks’ plans for fiscal year include drug prevention programs, veterans aid
Sean C. Morgan With a new slate of officers in place for this year and some building repairs…
Host families needed for exchange students
Local residents have two opportunities this summer to host Japanese short-term exchange students. The Josai Club is looking…
School officials work to establish forestry as formal program
Sean C. Morgan When Kristin Tolle graduated from Oregon State University last year, she had a job lined…
Thank you to officers
Collins Kids Preschool students made a trek to the Police Department Wednesday, May 17, to deliver hand-made cards,…