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SHARE hands out ‘Know Your Sweet Home’ awards
Throughout the summer, the SHARE Tourism Committee has been quietly observing an abundance of exemplary customer service. Although…
Sweet Home plans community-wide National Night Out at Sankey Park
To celebrate National Night Out, the Sweet Home Police Department will host a Sweet Home block party Tuesday,…
Robbery suspect pleads guilty
Marco Levi Ashe, 32, pleaded guilty in Linn County Circuit Court to second-degree robbery, first-degree burglary and first-degree…
In retirement, local volunteer isn’t slowing down
Natalie Grove After 20 years of volunteering at the Oregon Jamboree, Paul Ingram is passing on the torch…
Antique dealers return to their old SH store
Scott Swanson David and Jeanette Jewett have always had an eye for antiques – the “real” ones, David…
BACKSTAGE GIG: Former Sweet Home resident serves as right- hand woman for country star Miranda Lambert
Scott Swanson Last fall Sarah Winslow shot her first buck with coaching from country music superstar Blake Shelton.…
Committee ponders proposed rules for recreational vehicles
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Public Safety Committee is reviewing an early draft of proposed rules to…
Sweet Home Municipal Court actions
June 19 nMelissa Jean Ackley, guilty by default, driving while suspended, fined $2,000. nCarrie Lynn Alfaro, guilty by…
Auditorium repair benefit to feature Cloverdayle
Cloverdayle will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday night at the Sweet Home Elks Lodge to benefit repairs and…
SH man charged in Heaven ‘Angel’ King’s death
A Sweet Home man was charged last week in Lane County in the death of Heaven Raynell “Angel”…
Residents want solutions for 1st Avenue speeding
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home officials are gathering data and continue to search for solutions to long-standing traffic…
More on Antiques
Where Else to Find Antiques Sweet Home has experienced a recent wave of antique dealers, with three new…
Lost dog located after 22 days in mountains east of SH
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office reported this week that a “hiker” who had been lost for some 22…
BBQ and Spirit Mountain stage artist Webb loves his country
Natalie Grove Performing country music has been a thrill ride for Austin Webb, one he appreciates every time…
TNE wins news, advertising awards in contest
The New Era won 16 awards, including eight first places, in the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association’s Better Newspapers…
SH woman among Portland Bible grads
Allerey Moffet of Sweet Home graduated from Portland Bible College on May 16. She graduated magna cum laude…
Kellie Pollock, Bradley Pitts Jr. announce engagement
Kellie Pollock and Bradley Pitts Jr. have announced their engagement to marry. The bride-to-be is the daughter of…
Four arrested in SH drug bust
Four people were arrested Tuesday, July 22, during a drug bust at 1418 Westwood Lane in Sweet Home.…
School summer fixes in full swing
Sean C. Morgan School District 55 maintenance crews are working through a long list of projects this summer.…
Fun and games on the road
These local women made up two teams that competed in the July 11-12 Barrel to Keg relay from…
Fabulous Fair Fun
Enjoying a ride on the Drop Zone during the Linn County Fair held last week are, from left,…
Gubernatorial debate video link
To watch video footage of last week’s Gubernatorial debate, follow the link below for the several-part video. http://www.katu.com/politics/Watch-Kitzhaber-Richardson-square-off-in-first-debate-267746321.html
Gubernatorial candidates square off on healthcare, education and plenty more
Scott Swanson Gubernatorial challenger Dennis Richardson last week accused Gov. John Kitzhaber of being “aloof, out of touch”…
Steelhead’s quick return has forest officials ‘ecstatic’
Sean C. Morgan A year ago, U.S. Forest Service and South Santiam Watershed Council officials were watching a…
Reynolds back in School Board chairman’s seat
Sean C. Morgan Mike Reynolds returns to the District 55 School Board chairman’s seat this school year. Reynolds,…