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Tired of tilling? Consider a different method – mulch
Tiffany Woods Oregon State University Writer Now is the time to plan your no-till garden for next year.…
September 26, 2012
Banana tree takes off in local man’s yard
Scott Swanson Don Ross admits he wasn’t expecting much when he planted a banana tree “start” in his…
September 26, 2012
2-1-1 program helps needy find help
Sean C. Morgan In addition to supporting a variety of Sweet Home programs, United Way of Linn County…
September 26, 2012
Library spends grant on computers, collection; plans Friday activities
Sean C. Morgan Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of articles in which we are…
September 19, 2012
Driver in fatal crash gets citation
Sweet Home police last week cited the driver of a van that struck and killed a 93-year-old Sweet…
September 19, 2012
Planners, council to meet over lighting ordinance
The Sweet Home Planning Commission will meet with the City Council Oct. 2 to discuss a proposed outdoor…
September 19, 2012
Letter rankles neighbors
Staff 09/19/12By Scott Swanson Property owners along the Albany & Eastern Railroad line between Lebanon and Sweet Home…
September 19, 2012
Insurance changes raise employees’ ire
Classified school employees are accusing Sweet Home School District administrators of reducing their hours to prevent them from…
September 19, 2012
Veterans home groundbreaking Thursday
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the city of Lebanon will join forces for the official groundbreaking…
September 19, 2012
Cool Soda management plan nearing final draft stage
Sean C. Morgan The U.S. Forest Service Sweet Home Ranger District will complete a final draft of its…
September 19, 2012
Sean C. Morgan, Tiffany Ames married in local park ceremony
Sean C. Morgan and Tiffany A. Ames were married on Sept. 8 at River Bend Park east of…
September 19, 2012
Missing Corban student found safe
A Corban College student, whose disappearance for several days prompted an area-wide search, was found safe on Sunday.…
September 19, 2012
Council wants comment on nuisance law
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council will accept comments from the public on a proposed ordinance…
September 19, 2012
Board gets new festival plan preview
Sean C. Morgan Oregon Jamboree Festival Director Erin Regrutto outlined plans for the Sweet Home Economic Development Group’s…
September 12, 2012
Ames Creek project to open access for steelhead, trout
Sean C. Morgan A South Santiam Watershed Council project will open Ames Creek to winter steelhead and cutthroat…
September 12, 2012
‘Amazing Race’ couple to lead walk
Bill and Cathi Alden, competitors in last year’s Amazing Race, number 19, will be the grand marshals of…
September 12, 2012
Public invited to City Hall Day on Sept. 18
The City of Sweet Home will host City Hall Day at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 18, providing an…
September 12, 2012
So far, so good in local schools
Sean C. Morgan First week of school is done, and all is well. That’s the word from school…
September 12, 2012
Fire season not over, by a long shot, ODF official warns
Sean C. Morgan East winds are expected to keep the Sweet Home area dry this week, and fire…
September 12, 2012
Seabees’ arrival marks kickoff for Sunshine’s new headquarters
Scott Swanson Though Sunshine Industries hasn’t held a ground breaking ceremony for its new facility on Clark Mill…
September 12, 2012
Little Promises program helps kids learn off beaten track
Scott Swanson Editor’s note: This is the first of a series of several articles in which we are…
September 12, 2012
Frothy on Foster
Shumacher repeats against bigger triathlon field Kambria Schumacher wasn’t the first woman over the finish line Saturday in…
September 12, 2012
District roofs get fix-it jobs this summer
Sean C. Morgan School District 55 has repaired or replaced several of its roofs, or is in the…
September 5, 2012
School district welcomes new teachers, staff members
School District 55 has a dozen new teachers and certified staff members this school year. They include the…
September 5, 2012
Elks to hold back-to-school supplies giveaway Sept. 18
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Elks Lodge will host a back-to-school fair to distribute its annual donation…
September 5, 2012