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ADU Fees, Failing Infrastructure Top of Discussion at City Council
The City Council held a robust discussion regarding system development fees for accessory dwelling units during its March…
AutoLinn County Extends Mental Health Outreach with New Van Draft
Linn County has provided mental health crisis assistance to rural areas for a long time. But starting in…
UPDATE: Second Brush Fire Of Week Causes Early Fire Season Concerns
On Wednesday, March 20, a significant brush fire was sighted near the Wiley Creek area, as reported by…
School Enrollment Numbers See Slight Dip
School District board members at a March 11 board meeting heard enrollment numbers are starting to drop a…
Second Brush Fire Sparks Dry Season Warning
Firefighters from the Sweet Home Fire District and the Oregon Department of Forestry were dispatched to a brush…
Firefighters Battle Wildfire and Structure Fire in a Day of Multiple Emergencies
Sweet Home faced a series of emergencies Friday, starting with a wildfire sparked by a downed power line…
Logging Restrictions Approved Despite Protests
Amidst a backdrop of protests and heated debate, the Oregon Department of Forestry Board (ODF) made a divisive…
LifeFlight Training Bolsters Emergency Response Efforts
In a strategic collaboration aimed at fortifying emergency response capabilities, Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District (SHFAD) recently…
Legislature’s Short Session Ends Early – Sine Die
Oregon’s State Legislative short session ended on Thursday sine die ahead of its scheduled close on March 10.…
Chamber Hosts 80th Annual Awards Banquet
The Chamber of Commerce (COC) hosted their 80th Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday evening, handing out Chamber Awards…
Sweet Home Man Facing Charges in Florence
Phillip Thomas Swartz, 36, of Sweet Home, remains in Lane County Adult Corrections after an arrest on Feb.…
Gary Coomer Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Sexual Abuse
Gary Coomer, a resident of Sweet Home, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the sexual…
Update: Remains of Missing Man Found Near Foster Lakew
The body of a Lebanon man who was reported missing four years ago was found Monday, March 4,…
Convoy Celebrates Life Of Calvin “Cal” Emmert
On Saturday, trucks lined the streets of Sweet Home in remembrance of Calvin Ray Emmert, 86, of Sweet…
Pediatrician Kosmala Begins New Job
Three months after Samaritan Health Services removed Dr. Dana Kosmala from its Lebanon operations, the pediatrician is now…
Measure 110 Close to Its End – Illicit Drugs to be Re-criminalized
In response to the nation’s deadliest overdose crisis, the Oregon Legislature on Friday passed a bill that reverses…
A Tradition of Local Legacy and Support
The Sweet Home Community Foundation (SHCF), originating from a vision by the Sweet Home Economic Development Group (SHEDG)…
Healthcare Scholarships Available
The Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation is now accepting applications for its scholarship programs for east Linn County students…
Sim Files Appeal in Valley View Logging Theft
After being sentenced for pleading guilty to the theft of more than $51,000 from a Sweet Home logging…
Sportsman’s Holiday Unveils Princess Court for 2024 Celebration
As anticipation builds for the upcoming Sweet Home Sportsman’s Holiday from July 11 to July 13, 2024, the…
Reptile Man Delights Oak Heights Elementary Students with Reptile Show
Richard “Rich” Ritchey also known as “The Oregon Reptile Man” came to see the children at Oak Heights…
Linn County Expands Program for “At-Risk” Youth Into Sweet Home
On Tuesday, Feb. 27, the Linn County Juvenile Department (LCJD) announced the expansion of its “at-risk” program into…
Former Teacher Set to Appear on Theft Charges Apr. 10
Former Sweet Home High School (SHHS) teacher and current South Albany High School’s (SAHS) physical education teacher and…
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is Making a Difference
Eight years ago, the Rotary Clubs of Linn County embarked on a mission to help the children of…
SHFAD Responds To Early Morning House Fire
On Monday at 4:13 a.m. the Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District (SHFAD) responded to a fire located…