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PEO awards scholarships to four women
Sweet Home PEO Chapter DD has announced its annual scholarship winners. Three young women were awarded Oregon State…
TUESDAY UPDATE: Bruler Fire containment at 53%; no growth reported
The New Era Crews have contained 53% of the 195-acre Bruler Fire 30 miles northeast of Sweet Home,…
Meet Capt. Jason Ogden, Sweet Home Police Department’s first of that rank
Benny Westcott Jason Ogden, a near-24-year veteran of the Sweet Home Police Department, was promoted from sergeant to…
Progress made on Bruler Fire
Crews continued using advantageous weather in their attack on the week-old Bruler Fire 30 miles east of Sweet…
Teen killed Saturday in crash near Sweet Home
An 18-year-old Sweet Home man died early Saturday morning in a crash on Crescent Hill Road, near the…
Van Eck retires from SHPD after 28 years
Sean C. Morgan After 28 years in service to the Sweet Home community, Sgt. Jason Van Eck handed…
Nunez picked to lead court
Scott Swanson Haley Nunez was named 2021 Sportsman’s Holiday Queen Thursday evening, July 8, during an outdoor program…
County remembers late Commissioner John Lindsey at tree planting
Former Linn County Commissioner John Lindsey was an outspoken advocate for his family, the citizens of Linn County…
School board to conduct special meeting Monday
The Sweet Home Board of Directors will hold a special board meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, July 19. …
Fire ban on for Willamette National Forest
Open fire restrictions are in effect across the Willamette National Forest. This spring was significantly drier than normal…
Albany flyers die in plane crash
Two Albany men died Friday night in the crash of an aircraft in Millersburg, the Linn County Sheriff’s…
Sportsman’s Holiday Weekend 2021
Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melody Reese said that she was “happy to see the community…
Kids and snacking: Finding a happy, healthy balance
Cathryn Arndt Kids and food — it’s a tricky topic. There are a whole host of issues with…
THURSDAY UPDATE: Weather continues favorable for Bruler firefighters
Crews have taken advantage of cooperative weather this week to battle the Bruler Fire, now estimated at 155…
Boys suspected in Airport brush fire
Two boys are suspected of causing a brush fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon, July 14, in the…
Friday Update: Crews take advantage of weather to attack Bruler Fire; ‘mop up’ spot fire
Crews continued taking advantage of the week’s mild weather to attack the Bruler Fire 20 miles east of…
Linn County Fair raring to go after COVID hiatus
Arkansas country music singer Matt Stell rounds out the entertainment lineup at the Linn County Fair, headlining on…
WEDNESDAY UPDATE: Weather helps crews make progress on Bruler Fire
Crews took advantage of cooperative mild weather this week to make progress on the 90-acre Bruler Fire, first…
Fire breaks out NE of SH
A fire burning on the Willamette National Forest about 30 miles northeast of Sweet Home was at about…
Dodge clocks out for the last time
Scott Swanson To say that Fred Dodge is one of the most-recognized faces in Sweet Home is no…
Firefighters knock down blaze in brush along Highway 20
A fire that officials say was started by a homeless man burned about one-tenth of an acre along…
Sweet Home Sweet Ride Car Show Winners
By Kimi Nash Director, Sweet Home Sweet Ride Charity Car Show for Kids The Sweet Ride Charity Car…
Sportsman’s Holiday back this weekend
Scott Swanson After a year’s hiatus, thanks to the COVID pandemic, Sportsman’s Holiday returns in full force this…
Woven in memory of a well-lived life
Scott Swanson When Sweet Home High School students enter the school library this fall, they will be greeted…
Sweet Home High School names freshmen of the year
Benny Westcott Max Klumph and Lydia Wright have been named Sweet Home High School’s Freshman Boy and Girl…