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Rain brings reprieve to fire levels
Sean C. Morgan Fire danger levels were reduced Monday following a weekend of rain. The Industrial Fire Precaution…
Sheriff warns about subpoena scam
The Sheriff’s Office is warning Linn County residents about a scam technique that, Sheriff Bruce Riley said, is…
Sweet Home RV fire destroys shop, causes damage estimated at $350,000
Fire destroyed a shop area at Sweet Home RV on Aug. 25. Firefighters responded to the call to…
Building booming in Sweet Home, as mothballed projects revive
Sean C. Morgan The City of Sweet Home has issued 25 building permits for new site-built homes so…
Business Watch provides security program for local merchants
Staff Sweet Home business owners have a new way to look out for each other – Business Watch.…
DeFazio sees ‘collaboration’ as key to forest management
Scott Swanson Rep. Peter DeFazio has long had a reputation as an independent in Congress, particularly on trade…
CH2M Hill, city settle on 15-year water/sewer contract
Sean C. Morgan To nail down a 15-year contract, CH2M Hill accepted a counteroffer from the City Council…
District weighs seismic fixes for buildings
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home School District is evaluating its buildings for possible seismic upgrades through a…
Breakfast at Holley
Scott Swanson Parents and students got a chance to chow down Monday morning, Aug. 31, on the first…
SH man faces coercion charge
Sweet Home police arrested Kristopher Ray Moak on Aug. 25 after a caller reported a male dragging a…
Good times at Psychostock
Organizer Andrea Culy said it was the best show ever, with eight bands and 15 vendors. The crowd,…
1st public meeting to weigh Weyerhaeuser land options
Sean C. Morgan The public is invited to help decide the future of the former Willamette Industries-Weyerhaeuser Sweet…
Two arrested after SH drug search
Sweet Home police arrested two adults Monday, Aug. 17, after a narcotics-related search at 2215 Long St. According…
Guitar stolen from Rascal Flatts recovered
Linn County Sheriff’s deputies made a safe recovery of a $2,000 custom guitar stolen Friday night, Aug. 14,…
Sheriff warns of local scam
The Sheriff’s Office is warning Linn County residents about a scam technique that, Sheriff Bruce Riley said, is…
Fire on Courtney Creek
Sean C. Morgan Area firefighters were able to quickly control a wildland fire around the 37000 block of…
McDowell Creek project seeks to improve conditions for beavers, fish
Sean C. Morgan Humans from the South Santiam Watershed Council are taking cues from beavers and helping out…
City weighing CH2M Hill’s contract offer
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council is open to extending early its contract with CH2M Hill,…
BBQ honors Husky Field donors, volunteers
Many of the key players in the conversion of Husky Field from natural to artificial turf gather on…
After summer of fun for kids, library turns attention to adults
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Public Library has completed its annual Summer Reading Program for children, and…
High-end housing project gets approval
Scott Swanson The Planning Commission on Aug. 4 unanimously approved a master plan for Lake Pointe Estates in…
Fire destroys North River home, but occupants safe
Audrey Gomez Firefighters faced some unusual obstacles while battling a blaze that destroyed a home in the 42000…
Council aims to put levy for cops, library on ballot
Sean C. Morgan The City Council reached a consensus in a July 28 work session to pursue property…
Psychostock 6 to bring free and varied music to Sankey Park
Scott Swanson Sweet Home’s other music festival, Psychostock, will be held Saturday, Aug. 15, in Sankey Park. Coming…