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Local officials huddle to discuss using Fridays to help kids learn
Sean C. Morgan Organizations throughout the community met last week to discuss plans they have developed for activities…
Friends raising money to buy van for disabled ex-player
Friends of Dirrell Harper are raising money to buy him a van. They have set up an account,…
Triathlon needs volunteers as athletes keep coming
Volunteers are needed for the Best in the West Triathlon competitions, to be held Sept. 8-9 at Lewis…
Nine candidates file for four City Council seats
As of Monday, Sept. 3, nine candidates had filed for the Sweet Home City Council. Tuesday was the…
City may target blighted properties
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home city staff are preparing a draft ordinance that will require property owners to…
Singing Christmas Tree rehearsals begin
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home Singing Christmas Tree is seeking more members as it begins rehearsals this week.…
Sportsman’s Holiday ideas aired at forum
Sean C. Morgan 08/29/11 A group of about 20 people representing various community interests started divvying up responsibility…
S. Africa trip about much more than wrestling for Huskies
Scott Swanson When Steve Thorpe passed on a chance to take a wrestling tour to South Africa 24…
Changes giving Willamette Speedway a leg up in racing
Sean C. Morgan Almost everything is new this year at the Willamette Speedway in Lebanon. “It’s pretty much…
Martinez family seeks help for cancer victim
The family of Wayne Martinez is seeking donations to help him fight stomach cancer. Martinez was recently diagnosed…
Seven City Council candidates file thus far for council
As of noon on Monday, the following candidates had filed for the Sweet Home City Council. Incumbents include…
Kyle Yeack tearing it up at Willamette Speedway
Sean C. Morgan Kyle Yeack of Crawfordsville is having a huge year behind the wheel at Willamette Speedway…
Big plans for WSLRT land
Sean C. Morgan County, SHEDG plan new festival site, park for part of foreclosed property After its biggest…
Pleasant Valley closure date switched to Aug. 30; Foster closed Aug. 29
Pleasant Valley Road will be open on Wednesday, Aug. 29, and Foster Dam Road will be closed. Pleasant…
Ex-SHPD officer arrested
Klamath Falls police arrested a former Sweet Home police officer on charges of theft and official misconduct on…
New athletic director making strong first impression
Scott Swanson Steve Brown grew up in Iowa, so he understands wrestling. Looks like one, too, with his…
CCC veterans honored by Forest Service at annual Longbow picnic
Scott Swanson Tony Farque – aka J. Roy Blake, Sweet Home district ranger – was in fine form…
Jamboree, county have big plans for former WLSRT property
Sean C. Morgan After its biggest Oregon Jamboree ever, the Sweet Home Economic Development Group is planning a…
Crawfordsville Bridge Day this Saturday
Crawfordsville Bridge Day will return this year, with the traditional community gathering this Saturday, Aug. 25, from 10…
Motorcyclists injured in Highway 20 crash
Two Washington motorcyclists were transported to the hospital by ambulance following a crash near Highway 20 milepost 56.…
Three candidates have filed so far in council race
Incumbent Marybeth Angulo and two newcomers, Gerritt Schafer and Andrew Allen, have filed to run for Sweet Home’s…
Oak Heights’ new leader has school in her blood
Sean C. Morgan Oak Heights Principal Colleen Henry comes from a family full of educators, so her 10-year…
Council sends manager’s contract request to advisory panel
The Sweet Home City Council sent a request from City Manager Craig Martin to update his contract to…
Genealogy calendar in the works
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Genealogical Society is asking for historic photos again, this time to put…
New Hawthorne principal has big PBIS goals
Sean C. Morgan Hawthorne School is getting a new look – and a new principal – as the…