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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…
SHFAD Fights Neighboring Wildfire
July 17, 2024 The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District (SHFAD) and Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) are…
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…
It’s Official: 10th Avenue Block Becomes One-Way Road
It’s official. One block on 10th Avenue between Main and Long streets is now a one-way street, allowing…
SHFAD Battle Shed Fire
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District responded to a report of a structure fire just before 6:30…
Crash Closes Hwy 20 Between Sweet Home, Lebanon
UPDATED July 4, 11:42 a.m. Sweet Home Fire & Ambulance District assisted other officials with a two-vehicle crash…
Sugar Vibes Garnished for Mandate Violations
The Sugar Vibes Donut Company has recently brought to light an issue they faced during the COVID pandemic. …
SHFAD Dispatched to La Pine Fire
Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District firefighters responded to a call for assistance near La Pine after Linn…
First Responders Attempt Rescue After Car Crashes into Foster Lake
Updated June 24 The driver of a vehicle that crashed into Foster Lake on Friday was found and…
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…