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Two arrested after man’s death in Upper Soda area
Two Colorado men were arrested last week in Utah and are being held in connection with the murder…
Library presents Summer Reading Program awards
The Sweet Home Public Library presented its awards for the Summer Reading Program, “Dig Into Reading,” on July…
Sweet Home motorcyclist dies in wreck
A Sweet Home man died Friday night, Aug. 2, when he lost control of the motorcycle he was…
Fire danger climbs to high with warm, dry weather
Sean C. Morgan Fire danger went to “high” Thursday on Linn Fire Protective Association lands while fire danger…
City planner Lewis retires
Sean C. Morgan City of Sweet Home Community Development Director Carol Lewis is retiring effective July 31, after…
Washington State Patrol promotes Sweet Home graduate to sergeant
Peter Stock, a 1994 Sweet Home High School graduate, was recently promoted to sergeant with the Washington State…
Targeting a local need
Target Warehouse employees join Little Promises parent volunteers to give the school gym a coat of fresh paint…
USFS accepting comments on Cascadia project till Aug. 30
The comment period for the Sweet Home Ranger District’s Cascadia Day Use Area Project is open through Aug.…
Forest Service will host CCC reunion Aug. 7
The U.S. Forest Service will hold a potluck picnic to honor the veterans of the Civilian Conservation Corps,…
Increasing police calls typical during summer
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home police have been a little busier lately, but that’s typical of the summer.…
That’s 74 for the Class of ’39
Members of the Sweet Home Union High School Class of 1939 gathered July 11 at Skyline restaurant for…
Neighborhood Watch National Nite Out is Aug. 6
Three Sweet Home Neighborhood Watch groups will hold National Nite Out events on Tuesday, Aug. 6. They include…
Police Department takes over code enforcement duties
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home Police Community Services Officer Gina Riley will take over code enforcement duties for…
Josai visitors demonstrate talents
The 13 Josai Gakuin High School students who visited Sweet Home July 13-25 put on a talent show…
Jamboree kicks off Thursday
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home’s population will explode Thursday as country music fans start arriving for the 21st…
Kayla Severns, Kris Norris to wed Aug. 10
Kayla Severns and Kristopher Norris have announced their engagement to be married Aug. 10. The bride-to-be is the…
Sweet Home organic farmers featured in state advertising campaign
Sean C. Morgan A local couple who operate an organic farm in the Sweet Home area are part…
Independence man dies after suffering diabetic problem in Foster Lake
A 33-year-old Independence man died Sunday, July 21, after suffering a diabetic problem while in a boat on…
Shining stars at Fair
Collective Soul lead singer Ed Roland, left, and his brother, rhythm guitarist Dean Roland, perform “Gel” and entertain…
Tourism business a big opportunity for SH, industry advocates say
Scott Swanson Tourism is an important economic booster for Linn County residents and successful efforts are being made…
Sweet Home High School Names Top Students for 2012-13
Following are students who finished tops in their respective classes at Sweet Home High School last year, as…
Local foresters learn about new innovation in BLM timber sales
Sean C. Morgan The Bureau of Land Management is planning a newer type of timber sale that will…
SH new building activity on rise
Sean C. Morgan Building activity is picking up in Sweet Home, according to city building officials. “Values are…
For new officer, Sweet Home is big change from mean streets
Sean C. Morgan It’s been called the murder capital of the United States, and was 19th on Forbes…
Suspect in kidnapping case pleads no contest
Joseph Rafael Gutierrez was sentenced to 30 days in jail and three years probation after pleading no contest…