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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…
Final new School Board trustee sworn in
Debra Brown was sworn in Monday evening, Aug. 10, as the Cascadia member of the Sweet Home School…
Lightning strike leaves Fern Ridge residents picking up pieces
Scott Swanson Ron and Connie Womack were in a bedroom of their home near the crest of Fern…
Craaaaaazy country: Record heat doesn’t squelch massive turnout for 2015 Oregon Jamboree
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home contractor Tim Murray has been a faithful Oregon Jamboree attender for the duration…
Car Crash
JARED SEVERNS looks around the scene of a crash in the 1800 block of Ames Creek Drive just…
Front-seat fan has been part of Jamboree since infancy
Audrey Gomez Most tweens are not concerned about preserving their baby clothes, but 11-year-old Alyssa Carlan is working…
City seeks kids’ input on Strawberry Park
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Parks Board is working with two University of Oregon graduate students to…
Hot weather requires extra plant care
Kym Pokorny Oregon State University Writer With the high temperatures this summer, it’s vital to take care to…
Cancer benefit
Trevor Tagle and Lexi Tucker perform at a country music benefit concert held July 24 at South Pacific…
Voters to get say on pot sales
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council held the first reading of two ordinances last week that…
LCSO arrests 4, recovers drugs, more in Cascadia
Linn County Sheriff’s Office arrested four adults in connection with a search warrant served July 30 at 49295…
New SHPD officers working right where they feel at home
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Police Department has hired two new officers, both of whom were raised…