By Alex Paul
Linn County Communications
Young people who are part of the Linn County Juvenile Department’s work crew will have the opportunity to learn about creating defensible space and reducing wildfires, thanks to an agreement between Linn County and the Sweet Home Fire Department.
Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker approved a $524,556 grant from the Wildfire Ready Project at their May 26 meeting.
Juvenile Department Director Torri Lynn said $307,800 will…