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Martin to continue as Sweet Home schools superintendent
Benny Westcott The Sweet Home School Board on Monday, July 11, unanimously approved an employment contract for Interim…
Burke named Sportsman’s Holiday Queen
Scott Swanson Brookelyn Burke was chosen Sportsman’s Holiday Queen Thursday evening, July 7, during a coronation ceremony held…
Linn County and Lebanon police logs June 14 – July 7
Lebanon logs for June 14-July 7 July 7 12:48 a.m. – Dustin Phares, 42, of Lebanon, cited and…
Local residents Rod, Cheryl Bricco celebrate 50 years of marriage
Rod and Cheryl Bricco celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently. They met in August 1970 and went on…
Planning group: No to detention pond fence
The Sweet Home Planning Commission on Thursday, July 7, denied a variance to allow a six-foot fence to…
County to continue transportation program for local veterans
Linn County will continue a highly successful medical transportation program for veterans, even after a grant from the…
Mill City man arrested in assault on girlfriend
A Mill City man was arrested Saturday, July 9, after he allegedly beat up and shot at his…
Sunshine Industries seeking new director
Scott Swanson As it emerges from a difficult stretch that included an extended COVID-19-forced shutdown and reductions of…
Considerations for the Traeger and barbecue cooking
Cathryn Arndt Do you ever have a nutrition question that hovers around the edges of your mind for…
Lebanon Police gives inmates weekend pass
Sarah Brown City Manager Nancy Brewer announced at the July 13 City Council meeting that the Lebanon Police…
Inmate escapes during work crew assignment
Adult in custody (AIC) Jay Boyd Marsh walked away from a Department of Corrections (DOC) van while being…
Fireworks display returns to Quarry Park
The annual fireworks display presented by the Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District Volunteer Association will take place…
Linn DA addresses local, state issues at forum lunch
Scott Swanson Oregon legislators and the governor are making life difficult for law enforcement, Linn County District Attorney…
Council approves $20,000 to help fund local leadership program
Benny Westcott The Sweet Home City Council last week approved an allocation of $20,000 in support of a…
Honor Rolls (July 6, 2022)
SWEET HOME HIGH SCHOOL Semester 2 Following are Sweet Home High School students who have been announced by…
Sweet Home Sweet Ride Award Winners
Director Kimi Nash said this year’s Sweet Ride Charity Car Show for Kids was a success, with a…
Gleaners celebrating its 35th anniversary
Sweet Home Gleaners this month is celebrating its 35th anniversary of serving the community and distributing gleaned food…
Fire season kicks off July 6, but restrictions ‘low’ to start
Fire season has kicked off this year as of Wednesday morning, July 6, but restrictions will be somewhat…
Swift-water training
Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District volunteers work on their swift-water rescue skills Thursday evening, June 23, off…
Oak Basin named Tree Farm of the Year
By Joe Holmberg TFOY Selection Chairman The 956-acre Oak Basin Tree Farm, a family enterprise located south of…
Grilled to perfection
Radiator Supply House hosted the Icebox Cookoff barbecue competition Friday through Sunday, July 1-3, drawing some of the…
The future of Quarry Park?
Benny Westcott The Sweet Home City Council on Tuesday, June 28, discussed the future of the city-owned 230-acre…
HOPE Center back in action after two-year hiatus
Scott Swanson Bethanie Young sits with Donna, the resident manager of the HOPE Center, in a tastefully lit…
Blood drives scheduled in mid-valley
As summer begins and people gather for holiday celebrations, the American Red Cross reminds communities that patients are…
Commissioners approve 2022-23 county budget
Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker adopted the county’s budget for the 2022-23 fiscal…