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Rainfall takes edge off, but does little to slow approach of fire season
Sean C. Morgan Bringing a bit of moisture with them, last week’s thunderstorms weren’t as big a positive…
Water conservation seminar to offer advice on keeping plants green
Audrey Gomez Whether you’re looking to grow some veggies or just lower your water bill, there will be…
P.E.O. Chapter FA announces scholarship recipients
P.E.O. Chapter FA of Sweet Home has awarded scholarships to three local women, all of whom are or…
Boys & Girls Club’s Dave Bauer stepping down to focus on gym
Audrey Gomez After leading a local drive to fund the Sweet Home branch of the Boys & Girls…
On the road: Trips give seniors chance to get out, see sights
Audrey Gomez As soon as the bus doors opened, Sweet Home Senior Center members filed out to set…
Summer shuttle to provide service to great outdoors
Scott Swanson Hankering for a trip to the mountains but don’t have a way to get there? Not…
Council decides it’s time to establish policy for members’ proposals
Sean C. Morgan Prompted by a new proposal by Councilor Jeff Goodwin, Mayor Jim Gourley has asked the…
Deputies coax local man out of tree after crash
A Crawfordsville man underwent a mental evaluation late last week after, Sheriff’s deputies said, he fled the scene…
Local students win spelling contest
Students from Holley School and Sweet Home Charter School competed May 7 in the Sweet Home School District…
Veterans invited to Hawthorne memorial ceremony
Hawthorne Elementary School fifth-grade students will host a veterans memorial ceremony at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 21, in…
PEO hands out college scholarships to Sweet Home-area students
Sweet Home PEO, Chapter DD is has announced its annual scholarship winners. The recipients are Sweet Home residents…
Draft budget ready to go to City Council
Sean C. Morgan The City of Sweet Home Budget Committee voted 9-0 on May 13 to approve a…
Artificial turf gets board OK
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home District School Board Monday approved the artificial turf project for Husky Field…
SHARC replaces auditorium curtain, plans fund-raiser
Sean C. Morgan Variety show features twist for SHARC fund-raiser The Sweet Home Auditorium Remodel Committee is putting…
Officer honored for heroism
Sean C. Morgan Police Chief Jeff Lynn recognized officer Rocky Hanni last week with the Sweet Home Police…
Four occupants rescued after driftboat overturns on Foster Lake
Linn County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a boating accident on Foster Lake that occurred Thursday afternoon, May 14.…
Saturday bus to link downtown, Sunnyside
Linn Shuttle will offer a Saturday Summer Service starting Saturday, May 23 and running through Sept. 12. The…
Community Weight Loss Contest
The journey to a healthy lifestyle is one filled with learnings. There is a lot to know about…
Local treasure hunter makes real find – returns lost class ring
Audrey Gomez Recreational metal detecting can be a good way to get outdoors and have fun, but sometimes…
Superintendent: School budget a mixed picture
Sean C. Morgan The short-term budget picture for Sweet Home School District looks good, adding about seven full-time…
Board raises superintendent’s salary to $115K for next year
Staff In an effort to make the district more competitive, the Sweet Home School Board voted unanimously Monday,…
Boy’s two recoveries from rare disease leave family grateful
Staff Jacob Kennedy, 11, had the misfortune to suffer the rare Guillain-Barré syndrome twice, but it’s not cause…
Farmer’s Market seeks music
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Farmer’s Market is getting set to kick off its summer season, but…
SH man found guilty of murder in death of man found in pond
A Linn County jury On May 6 found Donald A. Matzke guilty of murdering Tim Miller. Following an…
Holley School Auction
MICHELLE KEENE, with mic, passes out goodies to children, from left, Gavin Wahlberg, Cole Baxter, Maren Weld, Trent…