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State warning about coming cold weather, snow
Winter storms are projected to move into the Pacific Northwest over the next seven to 10 days, bringing…
County OKs mill site sale
Decision reached at contentious meeting EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story includes contributions from Linn County Communications Officer Alex…
Downtown streetscape unveiled to council
Benny Westcott The Eugene-based Dougherty Landscape Architects firm presented a recap of its proposal for preliminary “Downtown Streetscape”…
Mom brings kids to U.S. after 18-year effort
Benny Westcott On the early afternoon of Dec. 5, two young Filipinos, 22-year-old Veronica Howser and 19-year-old Jacob…
Sweet Home School District December ESPY winners
Photos of other ESPY honorees were not available at press time. The other winners for December are: —…
Judge rules federal agencies overstepped in forest management
A federal court earlier this month issued two major decisions relating to the management of Western Oregon O&C lands.…
Tree Winners
Sweet Home’s P.E.O. Chapter DD members, from left, Linda McCormick, Paty Holk and Candy Snyder stand beside a…
Second-graders compose letters to Santa
Foster School Brittany Brownell Dear Santa, I have been really good this year I want a iPad and…
Parade of Lights winners
The Chewy’s Pub and Grill entry in Sweet Home’s Parade of Lights, on Dec. 11, has been voted…
Making spirits bright: The (holiday) lights of the city
Ready to see some spectacular holiday lights as part of your Christmas celebration? Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce…
County OKs Sweet Home acreage for shelters
Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker gave initial approval Tuesday, Dec. 7, to provide…
County courthouse briefly locked down over threats
Linn County Courthouse was locked down on the morning of Thursday, Dec. 9, after deputies learned someone was…
Samaritan drug center reopens
After closing its doors in September due to a temporary staffing shortage, the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services…
Youth wage grant program disburses record $70K
The Linn County First-Time Youth Wage Grant Program has disbursed a record $70,770 to local businesses that provided…
Lottery: Gift recipients must be 18
The Oregon Lottery reminds the public that no matter the time of year, you must be at least…
Shopping for the Holidays
Christmas shopping was the name of the game Saturday at Hope Church as local children had the opportunity…
Christmas Gala 2021
Performers acknowledge the crowd following the completion of the Christmas Gala concert Saturday evening in the Sweet Home…
Combat health problems arising from the holidays
Millions of Americans have set up their Christmas trees and retrieved other holiday decorations. For some, these items…
County’s drug program leader retiring after 42 years
Tony Howell’s plans for his upcoming retirement after 42 years with Linn County’s Alcohol & Drug program is…
Lighted Christmas Parade 2021
Despite chilly temperatures and sometimes drenching rain, Sweet Home’s 2021 Parade of Lights Saturday evening, Dec. 18, drew…
Avoid scams this holiday season
If you’re doing online shopping this holiday season, be on the lookout for scammers trying to steal a…
School board discusses staffing woes
Benny Westcott At the Sweet Home School District’s Dec. 13 board meeting, certified employees union leader Steve Thorpe…
Plan explores natural threats to Sweet Home
Benny Westcott Severe storms and wildland-urban interface fires, where neighborhoods and nature meet, pose the two greatest threats…
Train ride for heroes
Benny Westcott Sunday evening’s Santiam Excursion Train ride on the Albany and Eastern Railroad wasn’t just an everyday…
Pedestrian injured in Main St. crash
A 15-year-old Sweet Home girl was injured Tuesday, Dec. 7, after being struck by a car in the…