Articles from the August 9, 2023 edition
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Record Breaking Attendance at Jamboree
The 31st Oregon Jamboree this weekend brought out thousands of fans to catch headliners Lynyrd Skynyrd, Cody Johnson, and Parker McCollum, as well as a cast of other country crooners - there were 25...
Sweet Home Swimmers Active Through Summer
A number of Sweet Home Swim Club members have been making splashes in pools far and wide this summer. R.J. Abbott competed in the 2023 Western Zone Long Course Meters Senior Championships from July...
Local Meat Hits the Street
"Brisket, tri-tips, tomahawk steaks, porterhouses, t-bones, beef ribs, New York steaks," says Kim Hawes, manager of Sweet Home Meat Market and Smokehouse, listing off meats the newly opened shop...
Augsburger Moves From Foster to High School, Replaced by Perry
Luke Augsburger had been the principal at Foster Elementary School since 2014. Now, he's moving on to a new role, but still within the district, as assistant principal at Sweet Home High School. "I look forward to being back at Sweet Home High...
Lugging Longer Logs
Trucks hauling large logs around the Sweet Home area are a long-familiar sight. However, even casual observers can't help but notice that sometimes those logs are even bigger than usual. According to...
Public Safety - August 9, 2023 Edition
July 31 9:04 a.m. - Caller reports gas was siphoned from event vehicle, 401 Main St. D. Report taken for third degree theft, approximate value $74. 2:54 p.m. - Caller reports her vehicle was stolen some time this morning, 1285 46th Ave. Report taken...
Around Town - August 9, 2023 Edition
Arts Guild seeks auto photos Linn County Arts Guild invites local photographers to submit mounted, framed and ready-to-hang photos of automotive themes for its third annual Photo Show. The show will run Aug. 1 through Sept. 2 at 846 Main St. in...
Courts - August 9, 2023 Edition
Warrants are out on the following individuals: Calvin Alvin Ames, Samuel Frank Ayers, Curtis Ray Daniel, Ashlee Dee Flanagan, Aaron Thomas Halvorson, Isaac Booker Justham, Noe Hernandez-Reyes, Michael Trevor Hilton, Ariel Shanea Kaping, Faron Walter...
John William Downs
May 30, 1939 - June 25, 2023 John William Downs, 84, of Sweet Home passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the Oregon City Care and Rehabilitation Center with his family by his side. He was born on May 3... Full story
Robert Louis Collins Jr.
August 15, 1943 - July 6, 2023 Robert Louis Collins Jr. traded in his wheelchair for a pair of dancing shoes on July 6th, 2023. He went to meet his Lord and savior and greet his mom, dad, sister and... Full story
Kinnon Ray Slaughter
November 21, 1962 - July 25, 2023 Kinnon Ray Slaughter, 60, of Sweet Home, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023. He was born November 21, 1962 to Irene (Thomas) and Samuel R. Slaughter in Lebanon,... Full story
Julie Anna Steagall
February 16, 1954 - July 28, 2023 Julie Anna Steagall, 69, of Sweet Home, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023. She was born February 16, 1954 in McMinnville to Leland and Mildred (Shanafelt) Andersen.... Full story
Shirleen Adell Claborn
June 3, 1944 - July 31, 2023 Shirleen Adell Claborn, 79, of Sweet Home passed away Monday, July 31, 2023. She was born on June 3, 1944 in Lebanon to William D. and Frances (Hamilton) Keeney. She has... Full story
Joe Houston Taylor #3
August 23, 1945 - July 30, 2023 Joe Houston Taylor #3, 77, of Sweet Home died Sunday, July 30, 2023 in Crabtree. He was born August 23, 1945 in Wright City, Oklahoma to Melvina (Coran) and Wilburn... Full story
Death Notices - August 9, 2023 Edition
Nick Lee Farrier September 19, 1978 - August 1, 2023 Nick Lee Farrier, 44, of Sweet Home passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com. Donald Earl Hopkins December 31, 1936 - July... Full story
