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‘Satisfactory’ marks for schools superintendent
Sean C. Morgan The District 55 School Board gave Supt. Don Schrader a “satisfactory review,” just shy of…
Brandi Vinson a double winner in local karaoke competition
Brandi Vinson won first place in the seventh annual karaoke contest by Double D Karaoke at the Vet’s…
District retirees include two principals, long-time employees
The New Era School District 55 retired one administrator, two teachers and five classified employees as of June.…
Sweet Home Sweet Ride Car Show results announced
Following are the winners of the Sweet Home Sweet Ride Car Show for Kids, held June 29, as…
Parade organizers urging would-be participants to sign up
Scott Swanson Yes, there is going to be a Grand Parade and yes, there’s room for you. That’s…
Planner has big ideas for Sankey BMX course
Sean C. Morgan Newly appointed Planning Commissioner James Goble wants to fix the BMX track at Upper Sankey…
Molly Fisher, Eric Whitlow named top frosh
Scott Swanson Molly Fisher and Eric Whitlow are this year’s Sweet Home High School Freshmen of the Year,…
Foster bar gets council backing on liquor license
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council recommended to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission that it grant…
Meet the 2013 Sportsman’s Holiday Court: Brittany Poteet
Princess Brittany Poteet, 16, is the daughter of Joseph and Christina Poteet of Sweet Home. She joined the…
Sprenger ends session with small successes, some disappointments
Sean C. Morgan As the state legislative session winds up, State Dist. 17 Rep. Sherrie Sprenger is reporting…
City named to participate in livability effort
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home has been named as one of four communities to participate in the Livability…
City summer recreation program kicks off slightly reduced events schedule July 11
Sean C. Morgan The City of Sweet Home summer recreation program, Fun in the Parks, starts July 11…
Braving their fears
Sean C. Morgan Horses, as a rule, don’t much care for fire, loud noises, flares and smoke, and…
Sportsman’s Holiday prep heating up
It’s time to get ready for the annual Sportsman’s Holiday Parade, which starts at 11 a.m. on July…
Firefighters finish training as local fire season starts
Sean C. Morgan More than 200 wildland firefighter trainees attended fire school last week in Sweet Home just…
High school crash inspires unique Nash Ambassador
Sean C. Morgan “It’s not a hovercraft, spacecraft or Batmobile.” It’s a 1951 Nash Ambassador. When parked, its…
City: No water rate increase this year
Sean C. Morgan One thing you won’t find in your water and sewer bill next month is any…
Show organizer expecting large crowd Saturday
Sean C. Morgan Kimi Dixon is shooting to break 300 cars Saturday with the fifth annual Sweet Home…
Whitney Olsen, T.J. Funk to wed
Whitney Olsen and T.J. Funk have announced their engagement to marry on Sept. 21. Olsen is the daughter…
Fir Lawn auction
Pastor Joe Medley, left, serving as auctioneer, acknowledges a bid from Alice Grovom during Fir Lawn Lutheran Church’s…
East Linn Christian Academy releases second-semester Honor Roll
Seniors 4.00 – Taylor Becker; Taylor Gassner; Kelsie Horner; Addie Johnson; McKenna Miner; Taylor Moore; Kody Osborne and…
Meet the 2013 Sportsman’s Holiday Court: Alex Olin
Princess Alex Olin, 16, is the daughter of Steve and Tracy Olin of Sweet Home. “I think it…
Sweet Home Junior High School spring Honor Roll listed
Eighth Grade 4.0 – Kristen Adams, Janel Aiello, Zachary Blake, Jessica Coats, Nathan Hager, Dana Hiett, Michelle Isabell,…
Park for many passions
Staff As a day-use facility, Lewis Creek Park historically hasn’t gotten the attention from the visiting public that…
Sweet Home HS spring Honor Roll students announced
Seniors 4.0 – Kendell Anderson, Samantha Ashlock, Nicole Bell, Brandon Combs, Brittani Crompton, Kylie Fonseca, Megan Graville, Hailey…