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Newly poured sidewalk vandalized outside Rio Theatre
Benny Westcott Rio Theatre owner Thomas Baham is asking for help identifying a man caught on video Wednesday,…
Oregon State Police issues statement on Measure 114
The Oregon State Police agency is aware of questions regarding Ballot Measure 114. The Oregon Secretary of State’s…
Forestry Practices Act changes pose challenges for loggers
Scott Swanson Local foresters and loggers will be faced with new rules on forest practices following the Oregon…
Redmond man dies in crash with Lebanon pumper truck
A Redmond man was killed Monday evening, Nov. 14, in a two-vehicle crash involving a Lebanon Fire Department…
Crash at Main, Pleasant Valley Road
On Monday, Nov. 14, a motor-vehicle crash occurred at Main Street and Pleasant Valley Road, reported at 3:46…
Posse on Parade
Larry Chafin of Sweet Home, left, leads the Linn County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse during the Veterans Day Parade…
Election 2022: Three return to Sweet Home City Council, one debuts
Benny Westcott Three familiar faces are returning to the Sweet Home City Council and a fourth makes his…
Officers commended with Life Saving Awards
Benny Westcott An information-packed Nov. 8 Sweet Home City Council meeting began with four Sweet Home Police Department…
Martin named permanent Sweet Home School District superintendent
Benny Westcott Sweet Home School District trustees voted unanimously Monday night, Nov. 14, to change Terry Martin’s role…
Community Meet and Greet
Local leaders interact with community members at a Community Meet and Greet hosted by the Sweet Home Community…
Bivalent boosters available in Linn, Benton counties
The Linn and Benton County health departments are offering the COVID-19 bivalent, an mRNA vaccine that teaches immune…
County hears Planning and Building efforts
Linn County’s Planning and Building Department issued 309 total permits in October, Director Steve Wills told Commissioners Roger…
LCSWA tour displays county conservation efforts
By Larry Mauter LCSWA member Family forestry has flowered at Oak Basin Tree Farm. The Linn County property…
Tigers deliver
Sweet Home Junior High Tiger Leadership Council members deliver food to Sweet Home Emergency Ministries on Nov. 8…
P.E.O. Paint Class
P.E.O. Chapter DD members enjoyed a painting class with local art teacher Don Ross at his studio on…
Benton County reports its first two monkeypox cases
Benton County on Monday announced its first two cases of hMPXV, commonly known as monkeypox. The Benton County…
Something Wintry This Way Comes
Winter’s not expected to arrive in earnest until Wednesday, Dec. 21, but the weather gods apparently couldn’t wait,…
Routine visit leaves deputy scrambling to help veteran
Scott Swanson Chris Fairchild wasn’t quite prepared for what he encountered when he arrived at an Albany duplex…
Crash on Hwy. 20 leads to one fatality
The Oregon State Police announced a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20 near milepost 16 (near Sodaville Road) resulted…
Man recounts Foster Lake water rescue
Benny Westcott What began as a run-of-the-mill day on Foster Lake for avid fisherman Tony Ramirez turned quickly…
Painting in realistic terms
Benny Westcott Deb Cooley may describe her painting style as realistic, and most viewers would probably attest to…
Patches of the world
Benny Westcott In his 50-plus years as a volunteer firefighter with the Sweet Home Fire & Ambulance District,…
Sweet Home pastor to become Pacific Conference superintendent
Scott Swanson When Brian Hotrum arrived in Sweet Home in 2010 to pastor the local Evangelical Church, he…
Huts for the homeless
More than 100 volunteers showed up Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Sweet Home High School construction yard to…
Monkeypox vaccinations now available in Corvallis
Monkeypox vaccination for eligible patients is available at Samaritan Infectious Disease – Corvallis, 2640 NW Samaritan Drive, Suite…