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City developing plans for Hobart, new community vision
Sean C. Morgan The city of Sweet Home intends to develop a management plan to protect three local…
Annual Ashton Scholarships available
Applications for the annual Dan and Daisy Ashton Scholarship are available from the Linn-Benton Community College Sweet Home…
Court gains sponsors, prepares for activities
Sean C. Morgan The 2013 Sportsman’s Holiday Court has undergone some changes this year. Among them, each princess…
Zombie film finished; Makers working on distribution
Sean C. Morgan Scott Smith and Debbie Jensen’s zombies are shuffling around on DVD after a year of…
Police chief search down to 2 finalists
The public will have an opportunity to meet the two finalists for police chief, Jeff Lynn and Steven…
City budget reduced a bit for 2013-14
Sean C. Morgan The proposed 2013-14 budget for the city of Sweet Home increases the parks staff with…
Sweet Home Gunsmoke
Sean C. Morgan Fast-draw shooters strut their stuff in local workshop By Sean C. Morgan Of The New…
Bi-Mart working to open SH store
Sean C. Morgan Bi-Mart is working out preliminary details necessary to open a new store in Sweet Home.…
Cops: Railroad tracks off-limits
The Sweet Home Police Department has began stepping up enforcement actions against those who trespass on railroad property…
Larry Johnson named to state athletic director Hall of Fame
Scott Swanson Larry Johnson’s favorite memory from his 19 years as athletic director at Sweet Home High School…
New Elks Exalted Ruler Randy Claasen has long local history
Sean C. Morgan Jim Heimbuck passed the gavel Saturday evening to Randy Claasen, the new exalted ruler at…
Facebook auction aims to raise fireworks funds
The Sweet Home Volunteer Firefighters Association’s Facebook page has been rekindled to raise funds for the fireworks display…
City invites residents to weigh in on future
The city of Sweet Home Community Development Department is inviting residents to participate in the development of a…
Project team organizes for Community Forest establishment
Scott Swanson Members of the South Santiam Community Forest Corridor Project Team are moving forward with an effort…
Community Foundation awards $3,098 in grants
The Sweet Home Community Foundation has awarded five grants worth $3,098 during its 2013 cycle, announcing them on…
SHHS foresters train for wildland fires
Sean C. Morgan Students from the Sweet Home High School Forestry Club pull apart a smoldering slash pile…
Murderer charged in 22-year-old case
Following a 22-year investigation by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, John Arthur Ackroyd faces a charge of murder…
Girod targets railroad over charges
Sean C. Morgan State Sen. Fred Girod, who represents Sweet Home, has proposed legislation that would prohibit Linn…
Legislators seek state cash for Vets Home
Sean C. Morgan The cost of the Veterans Home in Lebanon is shaping up to be about $4…
Support narrow on four-day school week
Sean C. Morgan Survey results show a close split on support for a four-day school week and a…
Precipitation tapering off this year
Sean C. Morgan Rain’s been falling in buckets the past few days, and it should continue at least…
LBCC announces winter Honor Roll
Linn-Benton Community College has announced its students who earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for…
Rock show names nine children’s exhibit winners
The Annual Rock and Gem Show hosted by the Sweet Home Rock and Mineral Society on March 30…
Council ponders taxi law changes
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council is considering an update to its taxi cab ordinance. City…
Beads born of flames
Eileen Paul of Roseburg, above, uses fire to make beads at the 65th Annual Sweet Home Rock and…