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California man, who allegedly assaulted woman at campground, arrested after pursuit
A California man was arrested early Wednesday morning, May 25, after leading Sheriff’s deputies in a pursuit, Linn…
Voters OK bond to build LBCC ag training center
Scott Swanson A $16 million measure to fund construction of an agricultural training center and other improvements for…
Card-skimming device found at Sweet Home 7-Eleven
An illegal card-skimming device was found Thursday, May 26, at the 7-Eleven at 2405 Highway 20, the Sweet…
Tyler becomes new Sweet Home fire chief
Benny Westcott Nick Tyler was sworn in Tuesday, May 17, as the Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District’s…
High school Drama Club to stage dark drama, Ibsen’s ‘A Doll’s House’
Drama students at Sweet Home High School hit the stage this weekend for three performances of “A Doll’s…
Subdivision debated at Planning Commission meeting
Benny Westcott The Sweet Home Planning Commission voted unanimously at its May 19 meeting to continue the public…
Early morning fire destroys Lebanon shop
Fire destroyed a two-story shop early Friday morning, May 20, in the 31000 block of SW Fifth St.,…
Police detective commended for assistance call
Benny Westcott Sweet Home Police Detective Geoff Hamlin received a commendation from Police Captain Jason Ogden on Wednesday,…
County offers tips for better mental health
The last two years have been stressful for everyone, from children to adults, and staff at Linn County…
Commissioners hear death statistics for April
Linn County recorded 66 births in April, Dr. William Muth told the Linn County Board of Commissioners on…
QMS timber project moves to next step
The Sweet Home Ranger District announced Monday, May 23, that the final environmental assessment has been completed for…
Carnival back at Oak Heights
Oak Heights School held its first Carnival in 2½ years Saturday, May 21. Principal Todd Barrett said the…
Linn County Fair gets an Internet upgrade
Vendors at the Linn County Fair in July will see a marked improvement in their Internet service, due…
Avian flu detected in Willamette Valley birds
Several Canada goose goslings collected from Alton Baker Park in Eugene have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian…
Lebanon Chamber launches ‘Explore Lebanon’ app
Sarah Brown By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local The Lebanon Chamber of Commerce just rolled out an app dedicated…
Insurance Office Ribbon Cutting
Travis Luttmer, center, cuts the ribbon to celebrate the opening of his Country Financial insurance office at 1001…
Linn County offers help for those experiencing mental health challenges
The last two years have been stressful for everyone, from children to adults, and staff at Linn County…
TUESDAY UPDATE: Two killed in Highway 20 crash Saturday; witnesses sought
NOTE: This story was updated Tuesday morning, May 17, 2022. The Oregon State Police is investigating possible impairment…
Council discusses vacant buildings
Benny Westcott Wastewater plant upgrades, railroad depot also on agenda The May 10 Sweet Home City Council meeting…
Will decades-old plant get new treatment at last?
Scott Swanson City officials are watching costs skyrocket as they plan for a new wastewater treatment plant that,…
Sweet Home’s hare-raising problem
Benny Westcott A feral-rabbit issue has plagued Sweet Home and the surrounding area since late last year, but…
All in on ADA sidewalk project
Benny Westcott Workers from Emery and Sons Construction contractors go deep to install storm drain improvements in Foster…
School district names ESPY winners for May
Sweet Home School District named its ESPY Award winners for May at the May 9 School Board meeting.…
Secretary of State discusses election changes
Secretary of State Shemia Fagan says Oregon’s election system is about as air-tight as it can be, but…
Fire stopped after discovery of electrical short in wall
Firefighters stopped a short at its source Sunday evening, May 15, at a home in the 40000 block…