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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,…
Eight students named to lead high school graduation ceremonies
Seven Sweet Home High School seniors have been named valedictorians and one as salutatorian for the school’s graduation…
Band Night
Sweet Home’s bands give an outdoor performance in the High School Quad Thursday, May 18. The venue was…
Hero Half runs this Saturday
The Hero Half Marathon will held Saturday, May 27, at the Community Chapel, 42250 Ames Creek Road. Running…
Memorial Day services planned
Memorial Day services are planned locally for Monday, May 29. They are: – 11 a.m – Crawfordsville Union…
Triathlon training help Thursdays
Thinking of trying a tri? A free weekly triathlon brick session will be offered at 6:15 p.m. Thursday,…
Search for missing Sweet Home man continues, without results
Scott Swanson The search for Daniel Oberg of Sweet Home has moved into its fourth week as police…
$50 million SH schools budget gets approval
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home School District Budget Committee Thursday approved a $50 million budget for the…