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Ordinance would stiffen control of nuisance dogs
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council will consider a new ordinance next week that will give…
Governor expounds on state issues in Lebanon
Scott Swanson Gov. Kate Brown told a near-capacity crowd Friday that she is committed to “common-sense” solutions as…
Josai high school faculty pay Spring Break visit to strengthen ties with SHHS
Two representatives of Josai High School in Japan paid a spur-of-the-moment visit to Sweet Home last week in…
Local 90-year-olds find their groove at bowling alley
Scott Swanson Phil Palkki doesn’t move real fast as he steps onto the runway at Linn Lanes bowling…
Former Sweet Home woman injured in Spicer Road crash
Linn County deputies arrested an Albany man, and a former Sweet Home woman was badly injured in a…
Memorial grove planted in honor of local deputy
Sean C. Morgan Family, friends and co-workers of the late Denis Zuhlke planted a grove of trees in…
Business support network RAIN plans SH stop after visit to County Commission
Audrey Caro The Regional Accelerator Innovation Network is looking to nurture entrepreneurs in East Linn County. A meeting…
Police probe SH shooting after victim found in car
Police are investigating the shooting of a 36-year-old Sweet Home man Monday evening, March 27, who has been…
Man who fled, shot at deputies, sentenced to 20 years in prison
Audrey Caro Brian Eugene Eller, 40, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on March 21 in Linn…
City Public Works chief leaving for Toledo job
Sean C. Morgan After nearly two decades with the city of Sweet Home, Public Works Director Mike Adams…
Rock and Mineral Show will feature wide variety of displays
Sean C. Morgan A Springfield rockhound will demonstrate how he makes spheres during the 69th Annual Rock and…
Conceptual design puts ideas on paper for new City Hall
Sean C. Morgan A conceptual floor plan for the new City Hall will feature open work areas for…
Planning commissioners to consider indoor pot grow request
The Sweet Home Planning Commission on Monday, April 3, will consider a request for a conditional use to…
New centenarian Olga Markert attributes long life to ‘keeping busy’
Sean C. Morgan Olga Klara (Gali) Markert may have the clean living part down, but really, attitude plays…
Sweet Home shooting under investigation
Police are investigating the shooting of a 36-year-old Sweet Home man Monday evening, March 27, who has been…
Chamber cuts director’s job, citing finances
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce last week eliminated its executive director position. “Katrina (Crabtree)…
Budget may not affect Meals on Wheels
Audrey Caro =Since the Trump administration released its federal budget proposal on March 16, local people have become…
ESPY Award Winners
Sweet Home School District March Exceptional Student Performance This Year winners, joined by Supt. Tom Yahraes, right, are…
City economic analysis gives council information, guidance for planning
Sean C. Morgan At its next meeting, the City Council will consider a draft Economic Opportunities Analysis which…
Recall illustrates complications of legalizing recreational pot
Eric Mortenson EO Media Capital Bureau The Oregon Liquor Control Commission has issued its first recall of recreational…
Roll and Run: Lebanon man arrested after high-speed chase through SH
Austin Allan Ross, 19, of Lebanon, was arrested after leading Linn County Deputies on a high-speed chase in…
Oregon Jamboree veterans recount 25-plus-year history at SHEDG annual meeting
Sean C. Morgan They told tales of roller-coaster years in the local forest industry, massive job losses and…
Arrest made in SH shooting after victim found in car
UPDATED March 28 3:05 p.m.: Trevor Paul Webb, 24, was charged with murder and felon in possession of…
SH officer completes academy
Sweet Home Police Officer Keenan Martin will graduate Friday, March 17, as part of the Oregon Department of…
City Quality Development Awards awarded to six local businesses
The Sweet Home Planning Commission presented its annual Quality Development Awards Monday evening. The awards are given to…