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Band Camp Closes Out Second Year
The Sweet Home Band Program has recently finalized its 2024 annual band camp, Aug. 8. The idea of…
True Tato Offers Gaming for Locals
The town of Sweet Home recently saw the addition of another new business, True Tato Gaming, located right…
Local Student Selected for NSHSS
Sweet Home High School student recognized for superior academic achievement by The National Society of High School Scholars …
SHOCASE Music Camp Hits a High Note
Continuing with the busy summer, the Sweet Home High School has seen a newer type of camp. This…
Local FFA Chapter Receives $100,000 AgWest Grant
The Sweet Home FFA (Future Farmers of America) Chapter recently received a $100,000 grant from AgWest during the…
Business Feature: Into The Brew
This year, Sweet Home has seen its growth continue with many new businesses opening, including Into the Brew,…
Local Marksman Captures His Eighth World Championship
Sweet Home resident Joe Cullison just returned home with his eighth “Ironman” World Championship title from the International…
From Our Files: Aug. 7, 2024
Aug. 8, 1974 Bob Waibel took first place in “The World’s First Loggers Pentathlon” held in Brownsville.…
COUNTRY Financial® Partners with Oregon Jamboree, Supports High School Programs
COUNTRY Financial representatives Travis Luttmer and Adrienne Irwin were recognized during the Oregon Jamboree Kickoff Night on Thursday,…
Emoji Art Offers Opportunity For Friendships
Jen Castaneda wants children to make connections through friendly faces, and one creative way to assist in that…
Library Seeks Help for Paint Project
The staff at Sweet Home Public Library would like the public’s help to place books in their parking…
From Our Files: July 31, 2024
Aug. 1, 1974 Senator Mark Hatfield met with a small group of people at Mollie’s Bakery and…
SHEDG Seats New President, Sets Eyes on Rebranding
As staff at the annual Oregon Jamboree tighten down in preparation for this year’s musical event, Heather Search…
City Hosts First Citizens Academy
The City of Sweet Home hosted its first-ever “Citizen’s Academy” on Wednesday, July 24. The “academy” gives residents…
A Dozen Intersections Get Fitted with Stop Signs
Public Works employees began installing several new stop signs at 12 intersections throughout the city on Tuesday, July…
Championship Opportunity Takes Wrestlers to Japan
The Sweet Home Wrestling program saw athletes represent Oregon about 5,000 miles away, in Japan. Jayce Miller and…
Wildland Division Chief Sworn In
Many things were discussed during the July 16 fire board meeting. A Wildland Division update was on the…
A&W’s Burger Family Statues Reunite at Sportsman’s Holiday
Sweet Home’s A&W recently showcased some of the original A&W statues during the Sportsman’s Holiday Parade, July 13. …
New Exhibit Features Watercolor Paintings
Artist Satina Tolman loves water, so it’s no surprise that she excels at watercolor painting. Tolman’s artwork is…
Local Author Publishes First in a Trilogy
Investing his time into creating a craft with 72,000 words, local author Jim Corley was able to celebrate…
Sportsman’s Holiday Draws Residents to Week-Long Activities
Though still a hot week despite temperatures being under triple digits, the climate didn’t stop hundreds from participating…
Dahlenburg Bridge Relocated to City Hall Park
The “miniature” version of Weddle Bridge has finally found its new home at City Hall after a team…
Small Town Brings National Competitors
Nearly 2,500 people attended this year’s Icebox Cook-Off from July 5-6. This year’s event continued at the normal…
Meet the Court: Princess Emmaline Durrett
Princess Emmaline Durrett is the daughter of Heidi Darwood, and sister to Jacqueline Stutzman, 37, Melody Durrett, 28,…