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May Week 2024
May Week is an annual celebration of class spirit. The Seniors won the annual May Week celebrations at…
Local Artisans Reveal Handicrafts at Community Market
Local artisans made good use of a warm spring day by offering their handmade products for sale during…
Kidco Head Start Hosts Resource Fair
The Kidco Head Start Parent Council revived its annual Community Resource Fair this week, held Wednesday, May 8,…
Events: May 15, 2024
Community Market The City of Sweet Home Community Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
City Pursues Two Litigations Regarding Drawdown
The City of Sweet Home is now pursuing two separate lawsuits regarding the deep drawdown at Green Peter…
From Our Files: May 8, 2024
May 9, 1974 Russell Hurst came out of the dark and into the light after being hired by…
Events: May 8, 2024
Teen Girls and Women’s Fellowship Conference The Freedom Hill Church will be hosting a fellowship conference May 17&18…
Two Seniors Awarded Presidential Scholarships
High school seniors Max Klumph and Rylee Markell were awarded competitive Presidential Scholarships as they prepare for college.…
Sweet Home Baseball: Youth Night Triumph & Hit-a-Thon Set Stage for Final Games
Following a full week of activities and games, the Sweet Home Baseball team (3-18) has been busy learning…
Opening Act Hosts Fashion Show at City Hall
The lobby at City Hall was filled with wedding dresses and formal cruise wear as a nonprofit offered…
Mrs. Claus’ Toy Workshop: Bringing Holiday Joy Despite Financial Struggles
Oftentimes, the holidays are viewed in two ways. These include the love for the holiday season, or the…
Huskies Ready for Track and Field Districts
Sweet Home swept nearly all the events on both the boys and girls sides in the Huskies’ dual…
Holley Students Display Talent
Jamboree Festival Director Robert Shamek was happy to be invited as a judge for the Holley Elementary School…
Code Enforcement Officer Let Go, Under Investigation
City Manager Kelcey Young confirmed Code Enforcement Officer Blake Dawson was let go and Oregon State Police are…
City Reveals Plans for Possible New Park
The City of Sweet Home opened a meeting to the public May 2 to discuss a proposed park…
‘Scene’ Around Town
Alice in Wonderland The Sweet Home High School’s Theater Arts Class performed Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through…
Weather Didn’t Stop Huskies from Performing
Despite some pouring rain that created adverse conditions Friday, April 26, Sweet Home athletes produced some personal bests…
Sweet Home Huskies Navigate Tough Week, Ready for Next Matches
The Sweet Home softball team (6-12) had a busy week, first playing at home versus Stayton (13-4), then…
Sweet Home Wrestlers Shine in Off-Season
The Sweet Home wrestling program has stayed busy in their “off” season, competing in the 2024 Oregon Wrestling…
Events: May 1, 2024
Garden Club Flower Design Classes The Lebanon Garden Club will host free flower design classes at the Lebanon…
Sweet Home Baseball Shows ‘Grit and Tenacity’ Despite Setbacks in Series Against Stayton
The Sweet Home Baseball team (2-16) has finished their third week of league. This week, they faced Stayton…
Fire District Solved Half the Problem, Asks Voters to Solve Other Half
Like many rural fire districts faced with rising costs and mandated EMS write-offs, Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance…
Young Man Wows with Intarsia Art
Josiah Hurst, of Sweet Home, was the talk of the town in Lebanon during the Lebanon Chamber of…
Sankey Park to be Cut the Gut Checkpoint
The Park and Tree Committee solidified plans during its April 17 meeting to host a checkpoint for Cut…
From Our Files: May 1, 2024
May 2, 1974 The Oregon State Health Division may likely force the annexation of Foster-Midway into Sweet…