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Sportsman’s court named
Newly named Sportsman’s Holiday Court members, from left, Alex Olin, Haley Hawkins, Hannah Mather, Brianna Warth and Brittany…
Oregon Jamboree announces rest of 2013 main stage line-up
Oregon Jamboree officials have finalized the line-up for this summer’s festival, adding Brett Eldredge, Maggie Rose, Sarah Darling,…
State police warn against scam artists
The Oregon Department of Justice and the Oregon State Police are warning citizens to be on the alert…
OSU names locals on winter Honor Roll
Oregon State University has announced that 837 students earned straight-A (4.0) and another 3,562 earned a B-plus (3.5)…
Friends of the Library takes measured approach to window
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Public Library is exploring the cost of doing its stained glass window…
Missing mental patient causes jitters in Sweet Home
Sean C. Morgan A mental patient who walked away from voluntary treatment in Salem caused the Jim Riggs…
Eight file for SH School Board seats
Sean C. Morgan Eight candidates have filed for five seats on the District 55 School Board election set…
‘Awesome’ art class
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home teacher introduces students to the joys of watercolors If you can make a…
Meet Mr. Husky
Colton Schilling, center, is crowned Mr. Husky from a field of nine competitors in the 2013 edition of…
Rookie novelist finishes first book, product of many late-night labors
Sean C. Morgan After the kids go to bed, it’s a good time to write a book –…
City budget looks to stay about same
Sean C. Morgan City of Sweet Home staff members will present a budget for the upcoming fiscal year…
Oak Heights students test science skills in egg drop
Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District volunteer Keith Santel, left, drops eggs from the department’s ladder truck during…
Calls to cops dropped in 2012
Calls to the Sweet Home Police Department for service were lower in 2012 than 2011, and Chief Bob…
Dugouts for Roy Johnston Field
Ryan Aime of Dallas, center, an employee of Dave’s Concrete Pumping of Keizer, pours concrete Friday for one…
Slow fund-raising makes fireworks show a question
Sean C. Morgan If the Sweet Home Volunteer Firefighters Association cannot find the cash, the annual Sportsman’s Holiday…
Brett Eldredge makes Mystery Concert appearance for Oregon
Country music star Brett Eldredge performed for the Oregon Jamboree Wednesday night, March 20, at the LaSells Stewart…
LBCC cuts not expected to negatively impact Accessing College Today students
Scott Swanson Massive cuts at Linn-Benton Community College won’t affect Sweet Home High School students who are involved…
Shooting for action movie under way
Sean C. Morgan Independent filmmaker Paul Bright of Sweet Home is filming four motion pictures this year, one…
LBCC making $2.9M in cuts: 23 positions, 3 programs
Linn-Benton Community College officials last week announced the first step of plans to increase focus on student success…
Sweet Home Police Department moves into new class of patrol vehicles
Sean C. Morgan If the vehicle behind those flashing lights look likes something out of a TV show,…
Concocting a business plan
Sean C. Morgan High school’s GEAR-UP program develops new focus in effort to endure From all appearances, School…
SH teen is Boys and Girls Club runner-up, but still in money
Scott Swanson Kelli Fanning was one step away from being the Boys and Girls Club Youth of the…
Bank robbery getaway driver pleads guilty, sentenced to probation
Sean C. Morgan Mellissa Avila was sentenced to 36 months supervised probation and 30 days, with time served,…
Forest Service considers new use for Cascadia site
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Ranger District is seeking public comment on the proposed Cascadia Day Use…
School district seeking feedback on 4-day week
Sean C. Morgan Supt. Don Schrader wants local residents and Sweet Home School District staff members to tell…