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Quartzville Road improvements under way, to continue through summer
Staff Linn County Road Department last week started a comprehensive $5.3 million improvement project along the Quartzville Corridor,…
School Board adopts drug test plan
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home School Board voted 7-1 Monday to adopt a new drug testing policy…
Drop in enrollment prompts possible SHHS staffing cut
Sean C. Morgan Facing a sustained reduction in enrollment at the high school level, the Sweet Home School…
Charter School students get hands-on carpentry practice building birdhouses
Staff Some students at Sweet Home Charter School got their first shot at building something on Thursday, May…
New district ranger lands job she’s long wanted
Scott Swanson New Sweet Home District Ranger Nikki Swanson found her calling in a summer job. Swanson, who,…
Alleged attempted cop shooter charged
Staff Brian Eugene Eller faces 10 charges from a March 25 shootout which left him critically injured. Eller,…
SHHS students celebrate May Week with traditional fun and games
Sweet Home High School students celebrated their annual spring May Week last week with competitions ranging from the…
100-year-old remembers sometimes challenging life mostly with appreciation
Scott Swanson Lucille Rapp really isn’t sure why she’s lived to celebrate a century, but she’s delighted to…
Council members hear questions about manager’s forced retirement, describe visions for city
Sean C. Morgan Hobbled by concerns over the legality of commenting on a labor issue, Sweet Home city…
Burn to Learn on Ames Creek
Firefighters spray a burning house in the 43200 block of Ames Creek Road during a burn-to-learn training exercise…
Volunteer coach arrested on suspicion of online corruption involving student
Sweet Home police arrested a Sweet Home High School volunteer wrestling coach Wednesday afternoon, May 11, on charges…
SHHS Forestry Club finishes second at state
After winning it all a year ago, Sweet Home High School’s Forestry Club, pictured, took home second-place honors…
Budget Committee recommends cutting Public Works supervisory position
Sean C. Morgan The City of Sweet Home Budget Committee last week cut funding for the city’s Public…
‘Our Miss Brooks’ returns to SHHS stage
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home High School will present “Our Miss Brooks” in performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday…
SH man gets nine months after felon-in-possession guilty plea in firearms case
Allen Maurice Diggs, 74, of Sweet Home was sentenced Friday to nine months in prison after pleading no…
Cost to move Municipal Court estimated at about $45,000
Staff The Sweet Home City Council voted 6-0 to begin collecting construction bids to move Sweet Home Municipal…
Organizer seeks help in bringing back Chips ’n’ Splinters show
Staff In an effort to bring back the past, Shirley Austin is calling on Sweet Home businesses, organizations…
Outgoing City Manager Craig Martin says good-bye at last-day reception
Sean C. Morgan Former city councilors, staff members and Sweet Home residents said goodbye to City Manager Craig…
Council asks staff for process to find interim manager
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council on Monday asked city staff to develop a selection process…
City putting down cash to buy former Sweet Home Ranger District building
Sean C. Morgan The City Council voted 6-0 Monday evening to pay $25,000 in earnest money on the…
Chamber kicking off Saturday Street Faire on property purchased from SHEDG
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce will begin hosting a Saturday Street Faire this Saturday,…
Super sloshy at S.A.F.E. Super Hero Run
Camren Reed, clad in a Batman outfit, stops to lighten his load Saturday morning, April 30, during the…
Samaritan purchasing Lebanon Teen Challenge building for substance abuse treatment center
Samaritan Health announced Thursday, April 28, that it has purchased Teen Challenge’s substance abuse treatment facility in Lebanon…
District Attorney: Deputies justified in shooting suspect
Staff Two Linn County Sheriff’s deputies were justified in using deadly force in a March 25 incident, District…
New councilor wants to see community improve visually, cash in recreation
Sean C. Morgan James Goble has been away from City Council issues for awhile, and he’ll be spending…