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Washington D.C. trip ‘flap’ shouldn’t be issue
By Dave Holley It should come as no surprise to those who know me, that I have an…
October 3, 2018
Veterinary asst. showed kindness
Editor: We are compelled by a strong sense of justice to make everyone aware of the way we…
September 26, 2018
Medical science shows pot’s danger
Editor: The July/August issue of The Reader’s Digest has a very current article on the impact of marijuana…
September 26, 2018
Christmas tree trip should be for all
Editor: I believe we all are excited about Sweet Home providing the Capitol Christmas Tree this year and the…
September 19, 2018
Merkley reference in editorial a ‘cheap shot’
Editor: Lest you believe that I am a transplanted “Big-City Liberal,” I should introduce myself and my background.…
September 19, 2018
Better communication with SHEDG needed
Listening to City Council members’ responses last week to this year’s Oregon Jamboree (page 1), held nearly two…
September 19, 2018
Editorial: Councilors must avoid quorum on D.C. trip
Sean C. Morgan Public meetings laws are important for us, the citizens of Oregon. At the risk of…
September 5, 2018
CCC veterans evidence value of productivity
Scott Swanson I should begin by admitting I’m not a big fan of government social programs, which typically,…
August 29, 2018
Money speaking louder than law
Editor: Regarding your front-page article (Aug. 22) on how out of control the production and distribution of marijuana…
August 29, 2018
Hard reality of recycling: It’s time to pay the price
As we’ve observed the move this summer to increase local trash collection rates to accommodate rising costs of…
August 22, 2018
Commissioners vote subject to law
Editor: We have had some personal response to the recent action taken by the Planning Commission regarding another…
August 22, 2018
Single-focus solutions not best for environment
In Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill a Mocking Bird,” a rabid dog growls his way onto the street where…
August 15, 2018
Drugs’ effects go beyond obvious
Editor: The Planning Commission is trying so hard to gain better funding for Sweet Home’s growth. So it…
August 15, 2018
Jamboree looked little different, but it still was fun
Scott Swanson Sweet Home folks have been waiting to see what the outcome would be with an Oregon…
August 8, 2018
Drivers need to slow at preschool
Summer is here, school is out, but not at Little Promises Day Care. I live out near Mark’s…
August 8, 2018
Fires indicate popular opinion not always wise
Democracy has been a boon to many, including us, the people of the United States. For those of…
August 1, 2018
Sister thankful for warmth to brother
Editor: On July 14 we went to the Loggers event during the Sportsman’s Holiday and I wanted to thank…
July 25, 2018
Worthy vets aren’t being nominated
Editor: OK to all you veteran supporters, it’s time you nominate the veterans of Sweet Home for the…
July 25, 2018
Reunion special due to participants
Editor: Returning to the Sweet Home area is always a treat, but coming to a school reunion is…
July 25, 2018
Museum thanks yard sale helpers
Editor: The East Linn Museum gives a big “thank you” to those who made our summer yard sale…
July 25, 2018
Colleagues’ encouragement good for us all
Scott Swanson I’ve just returned from the annual Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association convention, held last week on the…
July 25, 2018
Being part of the news isn’t always fun
Scott Swanson It’s kind of an unwritten rule for print journalists to stay out of the news. We…
July 11, 2018
On Independence Day, appreciate those … courts
When we celebrate Independence Day, we typically aren’t thinking about judges. Courts aren’t always something we Americans appreciate.…
July 4, 2018
Now is good time to prepare for School Board elections
The return of Jenny Daniels to the School Board, which we reported in our June 20 edition, means…
June 27, 2018
Thanks for kind good-bye gift
Editor: I want to thank the Sweet Home Junior High School staff for their kindness to me during…
June 27, 2018