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Scene in Sweet Home: Downtown Trick or Treat
“Scene” in Sweet Home during the annual Downtown Trick or Treat this year were some of the best…
Boys Soccer Faces Challenging Week, Tributes Late Teammate
This story was edited on Nov. 11, 2024, to add names of seniors who were accidentally omitted in…
Digging Up History Builds Family Narrative
Pulling the thread of one’s family history can be a tedious yet rewarding long-term process, but a handful…
Domino’s Opens for a Busy Day
After some hiccups with getting a new building installed, Domino’s opened its doors for business to Sweet Home…
Cowboys Share Stories to Support Local Gal in Tuffest Rodeo
Cowboys of the area gathered together on a recent evening to support one of their own – a…
Sweet Home Talent Showdown
Sweet Home Oregon Coalition for Art & Scholastic Enrichment (SHOCASE) gave 14 adults and four youth center stage…
Whitton Only a Step Behind League Leader in Girls XC
Freshman Emma Whitton delivered the most exciting cross-country race in recent years for Sweet Home on Saturday, Oct.…
2024 Council Candidate Q&A Forum
The Sweet Home Community Foundation and New Era hosted a candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 17, giving the…
Reflecting on the Calapooia River
The story about the newest art exhibit at City Hall centers around a river and a television, with…
Puzzling Competition Pieces Together Community Fun, Support
In what is expected to be the first of an annual fundraising platform, Sunshine Industries invited the community…
City Asks for Community Input
The City of Sweet Home is inviting residents to participate in a survey to share their ideas, concerns…
Harvest Festival Showcases Friendly Competitions
From best home-cooked food to best motorcycle and best mullet, the 18th annual Harvest Festival proved Sweet Home…
America’s Best Restaurant Roadshow Samples The Point
It was “lights, camera, action” at The Point when a crew arrived on Wednesday, Oct. 2, to film…
Sweet Home Runners Dominate at Home
Sweet Home athletes swept nearly all the competitions Saturday, Sept. 28, during the cross-country team’s home meet at…
Events: Oct. 9, 2024
Fall Leaf Pick-Up The City of Sweet Home’s annual fall leaf pick-up begins Oct. 7 until Dec. 13.…
From Our Files: Oct. 9, 2024
75 years ago: Oct. 13, 1949 City Council discussed a proposed sidewalk project on K Street as…
Police, City Leader Honors People for Response to School Threat
Noting his extreme gratitude to the public, local police and school staff, Police Chief Jason Ogden honored multiple…
Vintage Weddle Bridge Mugs May Draw Funds for Repairs
The Park & Tree Committee learned during its Sept. 18 meeting about some vintage mugs they might be…
Veterans Home Celebrates 10 Year
The Oregon Veterans’ Home of Lebanon, also known as the Edward C. Allworth Veterans Home, celebrated its 10th…
Area Couple Win at Flock & Fiber Festival
Sweet Home resident Kris Noland returned home with 13 of her Angora goats, five of which won ribbons…
District Welcomes Seven New SPED Teachers Amid Critical Shortage
The district has taken a crucial step toward addressing its ongoing shortage of special education (SPED) teachers, a…
Park Plan, Wellness Center Approved by Planning Commission
The Planning Commission held two public hearings, one for a Park System Plan and one for a conditional…
Dentist Recognized for Lifelong Learning and Service
One of Sweet Home’s own was recognized among the dentistry population with a Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition…
Squarenaders Back on Cue
Members of the Sweet Home Squarenaders sashayed their way around each other as the club celebrated its first…
From Our Files: Sept. 11, 2024
Sept. 12, 1974 Members of the Senior Citizens of Sweet Home Inc. voted to take under advisement…