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Sunshine Industries growing, progressing well, director says
Scott Swanson Sunshine Industries has weathered some significant changes in state policies governing services to disabled individuals and…
New police officer says he likes Sweet Home small-town vibe
Sean C. Morgan Searching for a position as a police officer, Christopher Sobremonte chose to apply only to…
Residential construction keeping Sweet Home builders busy
Sean C. Morgan Residential building activity in Sweet Home is continuing to rise, carrying on last year’s trend…
Hawthorne principal moves to Sweet Home Junior High
Sean C. Morgan Terry Augustadt, known around the district as Mr. A has moved from Hawthorne Elementary School,…
Foster playground gets finishing touches as school year nears
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home School District Maintenance Department is putting the finishing touches on a new…
Police taking action on review of department
Police Chief Jeff Lynn told the City Council that Sweet Home Police Department has begun implementing some of…
Retiree Claire Henthorne enjoys life as vacation rental host
Scott Swanson At an age when most people are contemplating retirement, Claire Henthorne and her husband decided to…
Museum collection tells story of Finley’s historic flour mill
Along a mile stretch of Highway 228, just west of Crawfordsville, is a thick growth of young firs,…
Council approves deal for sidewalks, street improvements in Foster area
Audrey Caro The Sweet Home City Council unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation…
Linn County Sheriff warns of check scam
Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley last week warned county residents of a check scam – after he himself…
Triathlon needs volunteers
The seventh Best in the West triathlon series will be held Sept. 7-10 at Lewis Creek Park. The…
District welcomes new school teachers
The Sweet Home School District has welcomed 30 new teachers this month. They include the following: – Tiffany…
Sheriff’s volunteers donate school supplies to new teachers
New teachers Hannah Galka and Emma Brock were each treated to several bags of school supplies and a…
Jobe Woosley finds niche – and busy schedule of gigs
After a decade playing music in a variety of bands, Jobe Woosley believes he has found his niche…
Mobile Home Fire
Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District responded to a 3:05 a.m. fire call on Saturday, Aug. 26. No…
Total solar eclipse draws visitors from near and far, but few difficulties reported
Scott Swanson The first total eclipse of the sun viewable in Sweet Home in nearly 40 years left…
Health and safety fair, backpack giveaway draw crowds
The second annual Health Fair drew more than twice as many visitors as last year’s, said Health Fair…
Sweet Home Gleaners needs volunteers, upgrades and equipment
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Gleaners have been making some improvements over the last couple of years,…
Gleaners: Fair Share cooperative seeks new facilities
Sean C. Morgan When life goes sideways, sometimes people need a hand; and even with reasonably strong incomes,…
Update: Wildfire near Potato Hill has Highway 20 closed
A wildfire continues to burn along Highway 20 near milepost 76, about five miles west of Santiam Pass,…
Weather break lowers fire danger
The Oregon Department of Forestry downgraded the fire danger level from extreme to high early last week after…
Solar spectacular
The first total eclipse of the sun viewable in Sweet Home in nearly 40 years left impressed spectators…
Sweet Home American Legion faces loss of building – to wear and tear
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home American Legion, Post 133, is looking for help with a deteriorating building…
Longtime teacher Barbi Riggs named principal at Hawthorne School
Sean C. Morgan Barbi Riggs, a veteran of the Hawthorne Elementary School teaching staff, has been named the…