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10 ‘American Men’ Honored in Sweet Home
Ten Sweet Home residents were recognized during the eighth Honoring the American Man dinner, held Friday, June 14,…
Grant Brings First-Ever Summer Intern to Library
The Sweet Home Public Library has gotten a new opportunity to have a summer intern, funded by a…
Oaks Heights Renovation Begins
School District 55 Maintenance Supervisor Josh Darwood announced during the June 10 school board meeting that work will…
PEO Scholarship Recipients Announced
The Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Chapter DD announced this year’s scholarships recipients. They are: Megan Albion received an…
SHHS Graduates 179 at Packed Ceremony
The Sweet Home High School (SHHS) saw a total of 179 students walk the stage, June 7. Among…
New Band Director Revitalizes SHHS’s Music Program with Community Support
At the start of the school year, the Sweet Home High School (SHHS) saw a not so new…
Safety Fair Preview
The public is invited to attend the annual Jim Bean public safety fair from 9 a.m to noon…
Weddle Bridge, Declining Gas Tax Revenue Focus of Discussion in Budget Committee
The Budget Committee approved a $97,654,000 2024-25 proposed budget on May 30 with only one change, namely the…
First June Best in the West Triathlon Runs Swimmingly
The Best in the West Triathlon festival returned for its 14th year at Lewis Creek Park this weekend,…
Electric Vehicle Station Ready to Charge Electric Cars
Signs of what the future for vehicles might look like is now showing itself as Sweet Home’s first…
Hoy’s Celebrates 85 Years
Hoy’s Hardware and Home Improvement Center celebrated its 85th anniversary this week by offering big sales and raffle…
Experience Leads to Career Choice for Newest Officer
After graduating from the police academy last month, Sweet Home Police Department’s newest patrol officer, Bryce Barreto, returned…
Tune it Up Tuesdays Moves to Larger Venue
Tune it Up Tuesdays kicked off with country rock artist Joel Gibson Jr., of Washington, on June 4,…
Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash on Long: Driver Cited, Dog Killed
Sweet Home Police Department (SHPD) and the Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District responded to a call of…
Elderly Driver Injured in 12th Avenue Crash
Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance (SHFAD) and Sweet Home Police Department (SHPD) were dispatched to a crash in…
Elks Lodge Overflows as Seniors Honored at Athletic Awards Ceremony
Seats were filled to the brim at the Elks Lodge on Sunday, June 2. Families, friends and even…
Sixth Graders Dive into Nature at Annual Outdoor School Event
Sixth grade students attended the annual outdoor school event organized by the South Santiam Watershed Council and the…
Local Business Owner Elected for Republican National Convention
Sweet Home resident, business owner and city councilor Angelita Sanchez announced she has been elected as an at-large…
LBCC Dyno Days Drives Interest in Auto Tech
By Zeva Rosenbaum Linn-Benton Community College’s Automotive Technology hosted their annual Dyno Days open house on May 17…
Civil War Reenactment Draws Record School-Day Attendance
By Zeva Rosenbaum An annual Civil War reenactment held at Cheadle Lake Park May 17-19 saw great attendance,…
Osage Residents Dismayed Over City Plans
City Manager Kelcey Young announced the city has initiated work this week to build the new park at…
Commissioners OK Electronically Amplified Noise Ordinance
After considerable discussion during the Linn County Commissioners meeting May 28, Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker…
New Art Exhibit Features Mother-Daughter Works
During life’s challenges, people find relief through a variety of activities, whether it be through exercise, music, games…
Fire District Budget Proposal Brought Forward
The proposed budget for the fiscal 2024-2025 year was on the forefront of the budget committee meeting that…
Former Fire District Employee Sues SHFAD
Attorneys for the Sweet Home Fire & Ambulance District filed a 364-page motion to dismiss a petition for…