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Oak Heights ‘home’ for new principal
Staff Courtney Murphy was sad to leave a community she loved, Sandy; but she did it for the…
Cool Soda comment period approaching
Staff Administrators of the Cool Soda Planning Area project expect to solicit public comments in October, and the…
Common Core, pool funding lead list of school to-do’s
Staff Entering his fourth year as District 55 School Board chairman, Jason Redick says the list of things…
Cops to be out in full force for Labor Day
Kicking off the Labor Day holiday weekend Friday, Aug. 30, travelers on Oregon highways should see an obvious…
City seeks input on vision for future; plans community discussion meeting
Sean C. Morgan Members of the city-led vision committee are seeking more involvement from the community as they…
Council rates City Manager Craig Martin ‘very good,’ awards pay hike
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council gave City Manager Craig Martin a positive evaluation during its…
Crawfordsville to host Bridge Day celebration this Saturday
Crawfordsville Bridge Day is Saturday, and the public is invited to visit and enjoy the festivities as Crawfordsville…
Church’s backpack giveaway draws large response
The line was long, but the wait was worth it for the large crowd who showed up Saturday…
River rescue
Sean C. Morgan Lebanon Fire Department and rescue workers from around Linn County, including Sweet Home, rescued a…
YAC sets Sept. 14 for 5k
The city’s Youth Advisory Council will hold its fifth annual 5K Dam Run/Walk with an optional 2K Walk…
New SH Boys and Girls Club director comes to job with business savvy
Sean C. Morgan Mollie Kerins brings a set of business skills and passion for children to her new…
Cascadia postal problems head discussion for community forest team
Scott Swanson Lots of topics were on the table for the South Santiam Community Forest Corridor Project Team…
Cascadia forum mixes residents, agency officials
Scott Swanson County Commissioner Will Tucker was a little worried as he prepared for an open house/forum held…
Neighbors give council an earful about crime, foul language
Sean C. Morgan Residents of 12th and 13th Avenues, near where they intersect with Poplar Street, complained to…
Council raises pay for cops
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council ratified a new contract and raises for its Police Department…
SH teen makes good on family tradition: Eagle Scout
Scott Swanson For Nicholas Mattson, earning an Eagle Scout rank is really just following in his family’s footsteps.…
Pilot, passengers unharmed after ditching plane in lake
A Lebanon pilot and his passengers were unharmed Sunday, Aug. 18, when they crash-landed in Marion Lake in…
Psycho in the park
Cadacus performs at Psychostock, held Saturday in Sankey Park. Playing are, from left, John Pelcher on bass (obscured),…
Arts and Crafts Festival features new vendors, entertainment
Sean C. Morgan The 12th annual Sweet Home Arts and Crafts Festival held during Oregon Jamboree weekend was…
Six honored at American Man dinner, recognition ceremony
The sixth annual Honoring the American Man Dinner and Recognition ceremony was held July 27 at the Sweet…
City Council ratifies police contract
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council ratified a new contract and raises for its Police Department…
Lightning sparks fires, but few locally
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home area dodged the brunt of a thunderstorm and resulting forest fires, but…
Trash to Treasure named Jamboree window winner
Sean C. Morgan Trash to Treasure was the big winner in the Oregon Jamboree’s business window decorating contest.…
Jamboree-related calls keep public safety agencies busy for weekend
Sean C. Morgan When the Oregon Jamboree rolls around, Sweet Home changes from a town of 9,000 to…
Board trustee named interim principal at Foster School
Sean C. Morgan Jan Sharp resigned from the School Board Monday night, and the board hired her as…