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Cut the Gut Checkpoint at Sankey Nixed
It was revealed at the Park and Tree Committee meeting on Wednesday, June 19, that they will no…
Tiger Olympics Marks End of School Year
The Sweet Home Junior High participated in its annual Tiger Olympics on Thursday, June 13. The Tiger Olympics…
Oaks Heights Renovation Begins
School District 55 Maintenance Supervisor Josh Darwood announced during the June 10 school board meeting that work will…
First June Best in the West Triathlon Runs Swimmingly
The Best in the West Triathlon festival returned for its 14th year at Lewis Creek Park this weekend,…
Tune it Up Tuesdays Moves to Larger Venue
Tune it Up Tuesdays kicked off with country rock artist Joel Gibson Jr., of Washington, on June 4,…
Local Business Owner Elected for Republican National Convention
Sweet Home resident, business owner and city councilor Angelita Sanchez announced she has been elected as an at-large…
Osage Residents Dismayed Over City Plans
City Manager Kelcey Young announced the city has initiated work this week to build the new park at…
New Art Exhibit Features Mother-Daughter Works
During life’s challenges, people find relief through a variety of activities, whether it be through exercise, music, games…
A Nice Day to Not Forget
Under a blanket of clear blue sky and wrapped in warmth from the sun, veteran organizations gathered at…
School Carnival a Big Production Fundraiser
The Parent Teacher Committee at Oak Heights put on quite the production for its annual Spring Carnival and…
Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Passenger
Linn County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a motorcycle crash in the 36000 block of Northern Drive on…
City Pursues Two Litigations Regarding Drawdown
The City of Sweet Home is now pursuing two separate lawsuits regarding the deep drawdown at Green Peter…
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…
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…
BREAKING: Motor Vehicle Collison Ends in No Injury
Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District (SHFAD) responded to a motor vehicle collision Monday, April 29, at 1:48…
Jim Search Remembered for Big Heart
The loss of one of Sweet Home’s own could be felt as hundreds, maybe even a thousand, gathered…
Dogwood Planted in Memory of Mollie
Despite a light rain falling upon Sankey Park on Saturday, April 20, families and tree lovers seemed to…
Paintings and Needle Felted Art at City Hall
City Hall is now decked out with artwork from two different area artists thanks to the ongoing efforts…
Breaking: Hwy 228 Motorcycle Wreck
Updated April 15, 4:31 p.m. A Lebanon man who was recently arrested for eluding police from Lebanon to…
Motorcyclist Gives Chase Through Linn County
Lebanon, Linn County and Oregon State police assisted in a motorcycle chase that began in Lebanon and ended…
SHFAD Battle Blaze, Save Nearby Home
*Updated Wednesday, April 3 The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District (SHFAD) was dispatched to a structure fire…
UPDATE: Second Brush Fire Of Week Causes Early Fire Season Concerns
On Wednesday, March 20, a significant brush fire was sighted near the Wiley Creek area, as reported by…
Logging Restrictions Approved Despite Protests
Amidst a backdrop of protests and heated debate, the Oregon Department of Forestry Board (ODF) made a divisive…
Convoy Celebrates Life Of Calvin “Cal” Emmert
On Saturday, trucks lined the streets of Sweet Home in remembrance of Calvin Ray Emmert, 86, of Sweet…
SHPD Commended for Valor at State Capitol
Kristy Tallman The Sweet Home Police Department (SHPD) stood tall in the spotlight of statewide recognition on Feb.…