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Heartfelt Thanks

We’d love to extend our heartfelt thanks to the folks who worked so hard to suppress and contain the Wiley Creek fire that had so many of us locals worried. We were blessed to have so many skilled people involved in this endeavor, Nikki Swanson... Full story

 

Huge Thanks

Several weeks ago, I received a text from a neighbor that there was a fire up the creek from us..... That fire was just about a mile from our house. At the time I found there had been four or five 911 calls and it was already being responded to. It... Full story

 

From Our Files - September 6, 2023 Edition

Sept. 6, 1973 The Foster-Midway Independent Association opened an office in a 15-foot trailer camper at 4833 Hwy. 20 to provide information about the proposed annexation of Foster and Midway to Sweet...

 

It's a New Era but that doesn't mean we cast tradition aside

I was going to start this editorial off with “I had a dream,” but I decided such plagiarism would be in poor taste. So instead, I will start off by saying, “Hello, my name is Chris.” You may have already read Scott Swanson’s article about...

 

From Our Files

July 5, 1973 Foster-Midway residents are ignoring the efforts of state and county health agencies to annex to the City of Sweet Home. At least those in favor of the annexation are ignoring it, as the...

 
 By Scott Swanson    Opinion    July 5, 2023

Final notes: Thanks for a great 18 years

I've not looked forward to writing this column, but the time has come. It's my "sayonara" – goodbye as publisher of your community newspaper. Hard to believe it's been over 18 years since my wife Miriam and our three daughters walked into The New E...

 
 By Scott Swanson    Opinion    June 28, 2023

Notes from the Newsroom: Where did all the music go? (June 28, 2023)

Some months ago, I was sitting backstage in the Sweet Home High School auditorium, awaiting my turn to perform in the Gala Concert put on by SHOCASE. As I sat there, it occurred to me that while we had one high-schooler on the program to perform,...

 

From Our Files (June 28, 2023)

June 28, 1973 A boa constrictor named Stanley is still missing after it disappeared from Robert Wetzell's auto while he was out of town. The car was parked at 410 18th Ave. and neighbor Noel Derr saw...

 

Editorial: Senate walkout ends; did it pay off?

The longest walkout in Oregon’s history ended last week as GOP senators returned to give the Senate the voting quorum it needed to resume its business. For any who might be unsure what this was all about, it was essentially about 10 minority...

 

From Our Files (June 21, 2023)

June 21, 1973 Proposed HB3256, which would have designated part of the South Santiam River as a scenic waterway, was defeated by more than 2:1 on the Oregon House floor. The vote ws 37 to 17 after...

 

Guest Commentary: 'Kids arguing in the sandbox' (June 14, 2023)

Most Republican members of the Oregon Senate have refused to participate in floor sessions since May 3, in a show of opposition to Democratic leadership. As a result, hundreds of bills are waiting for floor votes, which may never be taken before the...

 

From Our Files (June 14, 2023)

June 14, 1973 The School District is feeling what might be the most solid bite of inflation in its history. The school board accepted bids for diesel, milk and bakery goods way above the previous high, and are faced with gas price increases of 47%....

 
 By Scott Swanson    Opinion    June 7, 2023

Editorial: Advice to graduates: Seek truth

Class of 2023 graduates, you face many new challenges. You’re moving into an adult world that’s becoming increasingly topsy-turvy, thanks to a lot of things – COVID hangovers, social media weirdness, new rules (or lack thereof) for social and...

 

From Our Files (June 7, 2023)

June 7, 1973 The Sweet Home High-Q team took the state champion title after defeating Beaverton High School 175-145. As the youngest team from the smallest school in Oregon, the Sweet Home team is com...

 
 By Scott Swanson    Opinion    May 31, 2023

Editorial: Progress good for Sweet Home, even if it's stressful

Memorial Day kicked off what’s shaping up to be a very active summer for Sweet Home, as the city, the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations have a lot of things planned – many of them brand new. Although we haven’t reported on all of thes...

 

From Our Files (May 31, 2023)

May 31, 1973 George Finer, 60, died after being stung by a bee or similar insect near his home. He and his wife were on their way to put water in a trough for cattle when they apparently stirred up a...

 

Letter: Most oblivious to what's reality (May 24, 2023)

Editor: What’s wrong with the bought-and-sold portions of this country today? The nation has forgotten God intentionally. There is a case for saying far too many residents are no longer citizens but are brainwashed into passive war-hawks who have...

 

From Our Files (May 24, 2023)

May 23, 1973 Gas stations are facing gas shortages and rising prices. O.K. Gas has run out of fuel. Bowman's Shell was asked to ration gas at 10 gallons per customer and Keeney's Arco is following...

 

Editorial: Time for citizens to step in? (May 17, 2023)

Wow. Another topsy-turvy week in the state capital – the city. One thing we’ve noticed this year is that there seems to be more communication coming from the capitol – the building – and that’s a good thing in some ways. In fact, we’re...

 

From Our Files (May 17, 2023)

May 17, 1973 The state Water Reseources Board rebuffed the latest effort of the Oregon Environmental Council to block eventual construction of a proposed Cascadia Dam and to have the South Santiam...

 

Editorial: Steamroller lawmaking not good for anyone (May 10, 2023)

Things are not going well in Salem. Unfortunately, that’s not new, but it’s still disappointing. Secretary of State Shemia Fagan, elected in 2020, resigned Monday afternoon after a Willamette Week  newspaper report revealed that Fagan had been...

 

From Our Files (May 10, 2023)

May 10, 1973 More than 40 businesses are participating in "Ding-A-Ling Daze," the biggest retail sales promotion sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Businesses will stay open late, and merchants...

 

Editorial: Communication key to public safety (May 3, 2023)

The public disclosure, reported on page 1, that a neighbor of Foster School shot bullets which struck the school building on a Sunday morning in March, has stirred emotions in Sweet Home. Certainly, it’s sparked some energetic conversations. And...

 

From Our Files (May 3, 2023)

May 3, 1973 It took more than 20 men from state police, Linn County Sheriff's Office, Sweet Home Fire Department and Ambulance to successfully rescue James Buchanan, of Marcola, from his demolished...

 

Commentary: HB 2002 raising questions on all sides (April 26, 2023)

By Jami Cate A major piece of legislation, sponsored by all but four Democrat legislators serving in Salem, is working its way through the Legislature. On the afternoon of April 14, the Joint Committee on Ways and Means met to deliberate and vote on...

 

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