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Two arrested in kidnapping incident
Sweet Home police are investigating a kidnapping that occurred Monday, Oct. 2, according to a news release. Sabrina…
County commissioners OK phone system upgrade for Sheriff’s Office
Audrey Caro The Linn County Board of Commissioners approved a contract to update the Linn County Sheriff’s Office…
Despite family tragedy, mill owners played large role in community
Roberta McKern In last month’s column I wrote about time’s alteration of a one-mile stretch of Highway 228…
Local retiree, horse lover, loves poems from the range
Jim Crotts might seem an unlikely prospect to lead a gathering of poets. He’s retired from the Information…
Library class to give students look into how things work
Elementary students in Sweet Home will get a hands-on chance to learn how stuff works all year long…
New distracted driving law to take effect Oct.1
Paris Achen Portland Tribune Capital Bureau A new distracted driving law expands an existing ban on using cellphones…
Pot shop gets approval from planners
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Planning Commission Sept. 20 approved a conditional use permit for Modern Forest,…
LBCC’s 50th year celebration Friday
Linn-Benton Community College will celebrate its 50th anniversary at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at Deluxe Brewery, 635…
Sweet Home P.E.O. Chapter DD presents college scholarships to six local women
Sweet Home P.E.O. Chapter DD honored six young women who qualified for scholarships through the Philanthropic Educational Organization…
Sweet progression for new district student services director from Pleasant Hill
Thad Holub left a lengthy career in Pleasant Hill to take a position in Sweet Home as student…
Library celebration marks 75 years of serving Sweet Home
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Public Library has “come a long way,” as State Librarian MaryKay Dahlgreen…
City Hall not moving fast, thanks to mounting costs
Sean C. Morgan The City of Sweet Home is in a holding pattern on its new City Hall…
Nuisance ordinance changes would allow police chief more enforcement options
The Sweet Home City Council last week held the first reading of an update to the city’s chronic…
New East Linn Museum board members elected
The East Linn Museum recently held its annual membership meeting, electing the following board members: President Roberta McKern;…
New economic development director knows way around rural areas
Sean C. Morgan Jerry Sorte is on the job as the City of Sweet Home’s new Community and…
Engagement: Kimberlee Bell, William Drager announce Oct. 7 wedding date
Kimberlee Bell and William Drager have announced their engagement to be married Oct. 7. The bride-to-be is the…
In-town cougar sighting leaves residents edgy
Sean C. Morgan Waiting for his coffee to finish brewing, Eric J. von Ladau was leaning against the…
Test scores put SH behind rest of state again
Sean C. Morgan Newly released state test scores show Sweet Home School District has continued to lose ground,…
Rain dampens fire danger, as officials watch and wait
Sean C. Morgan A shot of rain beginning Sunday is driving down the fire danger. “We had over…
SH Elks host sixth annual Back to School Fair
Well over 100 children and parents from all five local grade schools showed up for the event, in…
Nutrient enrichment time: Keep dogs away from salmon chunks
If you’re next to one of the local waterways in coming weeks and see chunks of fish on…
Police warn of counterfeit bills after forgery arrest
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home police arrested a Sweet Home woman last week in connection with the alleged…
City Council approves funding for Visitor Center – in three installments
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council voted last week to provide $15,000 in funds to the…
Ti Squared planning move to Millersburg
Audrey Caro Ti Squared Technologies is planning to move to Millersburg in 2018. The company, which was founded…
Flash flood watch issued for burn areas
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for late Sunday afternoon through just after midnight…