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Hoy’s marking 75th year this month
Sean C. Morgan Hoy’s Hardware is celebrating its 75th birthday this month – and owner Greg Mahler attributes…
Local artist attracts attention of publishers, judges
Donna Lee has had a varied career as an artist. She ran a photography studio in Sweet Home…
Goble apparent Council winner
With counting essentially complete, James Goble appears to have won the City Council’s two-year term by a single…
Search ends in 2 arrests
Two persons were arrested during execution of a narcotics-related search warrant at 1435 22nd Ave. last week, Sweet…
SHPD turns up the heat on burglaries
The Sweet Home Police Department has dedicated a police officer to solving a recent string of crimes. “We…
Two get jail time after guilty pleas for burglaries; one wanted
Two men have pleaded guilty and been sentenced in connection to three commercial burglaries in September. Jacob Lynn…
‘Lest you forget’ a fitting reminder of cost of Great War
In last month’s column, I recounted how America was drawn into The Great War, as World War I…
Ma’s Restaurant hit by burglar(s)
Sweet Home police are investigating the burglary of Ma’s Restaurant, 4219 Main St., and the theft of an…
Police arrest alledged vandal after cop car mural is spray-painted
Sweet Home police apparently interrupted and then arrested a 20-year-old man early Friday morning in connection with graffiti…
Commissioners ponder halt to temporary dwelling permits
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Planning Commission is considering whether to stop approving permits for temporary dwelling…
Goble edges out Hobbs for City Council
With counting essentially complete, James Goble appears to have won the City Council’s two-year term by a single…
Aging ambulances leave SHFAD seeking wheels
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District is searching for a used ambulance to help…
Rita’s Relics set to close as owner decides to move on
Sean C. Morgan Longtime downtown business owner Rita Houston has announced that she is closing her shop, Rita’s…
It’s here: SH livability assessment report released
Scott Swanson The long-awaited Livability Initiative report, a 177-page assessment of what does or doesn’t contribute to Sweet…
Christmas classic comes to life
Rickie Birran of Man of Words Theatre Company of Springfield recites “A Christmas Carol,” the story of Mr.…
Christmas card display doubling in size as community prepares for holiday
Scott Swanson Sweet Home’s display of lighted Christmas Cards got wings last year, but it’s exploding this holiday…
Two arrested after residents report burglary, suspicious SUV
Police arrested two men as suspects in connection with one of three commercial burglaries in the past week.…
Jakob Hiett, Sierrah Owen named Junior First Citizens
Sweet Home High School seniors Sierrah Owen and Jake Hiett are representing Sweet Home as junior first citizens.…
Boys and Girls Club Auction brings out true spirit of the ’80s
Tom Oliver, left, bids for a silver Labrador pup carried by spotter Wade Nielson at the Boys and…
Election leaves City Council candidates in a dead tie, at last count
Sean C. Morgan Who will sit on the Sweet Home City Council is still up in the air…
Lee Brice, Thomas Rhett added to Oregon Jamboree line-up
The Oregon Jamboree announced last week that Lee Brice and Thomas Rhett will join the 2015 festival line-up.…
Tooth Taxi at Oak Heights
Dental Assistant Catherine Johnson gets set to clean Oak heights third-grader Moriah Winn’s teeth during a visit from…
Week Two: After arrests and releases in 11 cases, suspect lodged in county jail
A man previously arrested in eight different cases, was arrested in three more last week and then held…
Bullying issue draws stern response at board meeting
Sean C. Morgan Members of the District 55 School Board and Supt. Don Schrader said Monday night that…
Fatal fires’ probable causes identified, victim’s name released
Sean C. Morgan Investigators have identified what they believe are the likely causes of two fatal house fires…