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Railroad neighbors told to seek strength in numbers
Scott Swanson Neighbors of the Albany & Eastern Railroad line between Lebanon and Sweet Home are being advised…
Work on Foster fish facility to start Wednesday
Construction crews are scheduled to begin moving into Wiley Park and other areas around Foster Dam on Wednesday,…
Election 2012: City Council candidates offer views
(Editor’s note: Here are short profiles of some of the views and the backgrounds of the nine candidates…
Sen. Girod undergoes surgery on throat tumor
State Sen. Fred Girod (R-Stayton) underwent surgery Tuesday, Oct. 2, to remove a tumor in his throat. Doctors…
Fire danger still high
Sean C. Morgan ‘Be careful,’ official warns as hot, dry weather continues Fire managers throughout Oregon are feeling…
School Board hears classified insurance woes
Sean C. Morgan Velma Canfield told the District 55 School Board Monday night about an employee whose paycheck…
Agencies take wood to streambed problems in Canyon, Owl creeks
Scott Swanson A mile-long section of Canyon Creek has gotten work this summer that is expected to create…
Josai staffers’ visit leaves positive vibes
Scott Swanson Sweet Home High School’s Josai Japanese exchange program appears to be back on track after visits…
Proposed lighting law to get further discussion
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council was scheduled during its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 9, to…
Nuisance law draws attention from public
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council held the first reading of an ordinance Sept. 25 that…
Treatment plant demolition bid awarded
Sean C. Morgan The City Council on Sept. 25 awarded a bid to demolish the old Water Treatment…
Congressional candidate Robinson focuses on freedom
Sean C. Morgan Invoking Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense,” Art Robinson knocked on doors in Sweet Home Saturday and…
Horse dies after cougar attack
Sean C. Morgan Northside Drive resident forced to put animal down on Northside Drive A cougar attacked a…
SH police nab suspect in local burglaries
The Sweet Home Police Department has arrested a suspect in a recent series of residential burglaries. Police arrested…
Samaritan CEO: Local medicine on cutting edge of innovation
Scott Swanson 10/09/12 East Linn County is on the cutting edge of new advances in the way medicine…
Fire officials say no sign of end to fire season
Sean C. Morgan A little moisture the past couple of weeks didn’t go far toward closing down fire…
Largest gift ever to fund LBCC transportation technology center
The Linn-Benton Community College Foundation has received the largest single private gift in the 45-year history of the…
Short Bridge to be repaired; closure likely month-long
Sean C. Morgan 09/29/12 The Linn County Board of Commissioners were scheduled to open bids Tuesday for the…
Friday Boys and Girls Club members get tech training
Sean C. Morgan Editor’s note: This is the third of a series of articles focusing on efforts by…
Veterans’ home construction begins
Scott Swanson The construction of Lebanon’s new veterans’ home began Thursday, Sept. 20, with a ground-breaking ceremony attended…
City issues on table at SH forum
Scott Swanson Should Oregon extend option levies up to 10 years? Should the state constitution be revised to…
Railroad says fees are standard and it will work with neighbors
Scott Swanson The Albany and Eastern Railroad Company released a statement last week on its website regarding railroad…
Local musicians offer songwriters’ show and tell
Sean C. Morgan John McIntosh and Steve Burtch of Sweet Home will host the first of a monthly…
When doing building projects, factor in impacts on nearby trees
Cynthia Orlando Oregon Department of Forestry Building or remodeling? Protecting your trees now can save you time and…