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Pursuit ends with arrest, wrecked police and private cars
A police pursuit into a residential area in Sweet Home ended Wednesday evening, Oct. 24, after the suspect…
Ames Creek ‘natural’ fish ladder project completed
Scott Swanson A weir system intended to open the mouth of Ames Creek to winter steelhead and cutthroat…
Election 2012: State office candidates lay out views: Sherrie Sprenger, House District 17
Sean C. Morgan Sherrie Sprenger wants to continue representing the people of House District 17 to Salem. “I’m…
Election 2012: State office candidates lay out views: Steve Frank, Senate District 9
Sean C. Morgan Steve Frank says the existing tax system is unstable and needs reform. “When I walk…
Local schools’ report cards mirror last year’s results
Sweet Home Charter School received a rating of “outstanding” on its 2011-12 report card, while all other District…
Election 2012: State office candidates lay out views: Fred Girod, Senate District 9
Sean C. Morgan Fred Girod says he’s the guy to stand up for rural Oregon in the state…
Council pulls plug on proposed lighting ordinance
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home City Council members last week indicated that they were not interested in adopting…
City sees tad more revenue than expected
Sean C. Morgan Although most real market values declined again this year, the city of Sweet Home expects…
New day for Sunshine as it breaks ground for facility
Scott Swanson Before a crowd of well-wishers and clients, Sunshine Industries broke ground Wednesday, Oct. 10, for a…
Election 2012: State office candidates lay out views: Kelly Lovelace, House District 11
Scott Swanson Kelly Lovelace believes that turning around the economy and creating more jobs will turn around Oregon.…
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…