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County says goodbye to longtime budget officer
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications At their June 23 meeting Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger…
Theft costs SHHS track program $10,000-plus
Burglars stole more than $10,000 worth of equipment from a storage shed at Husky Field in Sweet Home…
Garden Center to become space to grow young minds, community events
The City of Sweet Home is purchasing another corner of Long Street and 13th Avenue to benefit its…
Lebanon council hashes out source of matching grant funds for library
In an effort to increase its odds of winning a grant for the expansion of the Lebanon Public…
Three fires squeeze LFD
Lebanon Fire District crews responded over a 24-hour period, starting Wednesday evening, to three significant fire incidents. The…
Former CenturyTel building could become apartments
A developer may be turning a long-vacated building in downtown Lebanon, often referred to as the “old CenturyTel…
Caleb Gay takes helm as Sodaville’s new mayor
Sodaville Mayor Brian Lewis formally resigned during the City Council’s meeting on Thursday, June 19, marking his last…
SH man arrested after being located by K9
A Sweet Home man was apprehended by a police dog after a foot pursuit in the Crawfordsville area…
Watershed projects improve fish passage, drainage in local streams
Tyrell Styhl, executive director of the South Santiam Watershed Council, center, leads a tour focusing on…
Lebanon adopts $94.7 million budget, includes wastewater plant project
The Lebanon City Council adopted a $94.7 budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year during its regular meeting on…
Waterloo to get tougher on RV living laws
The City of Waterloo is urging residents to take heed of city ordinances concerning yard debris and RV-living.…
Fire grant supports seasonal Lebanon crew, but overall revenue expected to decrease
The Lebanon Fire District swore-in new fire members and reported some concerns during its board meeting on Tuesday,…
SH council explores business support while advancing city interests
The possibility of establishing a city business registry prompted extended discussion and a lot of questions for Sweet…
Death at Linn County Jail spurs pursuit for answers
A Sweet Home man was found dead in his cell at Linn County Jail last month and his…
North River traffic to be curtailed during construction projects
Through traffic on North River Drive will be curtailed and, in one section, shut down this summer for…
Commissioner, Sheriff cover variety of topics at town hall meeting
Linn County Commissioner Sherrie Sprenger and Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan held a town hall meeting May 27…
Chief: Lebanon Fire District brings value to city despite light staffing
Lebanon Fire District brings value to businesses and the community. That’s the message Fire Chief John Tacy wanted…
Former Lebanon woman arrested on sex charges
Lebanon police on Wednesday, June 3, arrested a former city resident on more than a dozen counts of…
Teen with ties to Sweet Home charged in federal ‘swatting’ case
An Oregon teen with ties to Sweet Home was arrested May 21 in connection with dozens of bomb…
Commissioners OK Wildfire Ready Project grant plan
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Young people who are part of the Linn County Juvenile Department’s work…
First steps taken for sidewalk on Sweet Home’s Mountain View Road
Sweet Home City Council adopted the city’s $43.9 million budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and approved a…
SHFAD budget jumps nearly 12%, due to variety of factors, chief says
Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District’s Budget Committee approved a $7,370,500 proposed General Fund budget for 2026-27 for…
Run/walk across America leads through Sweet Home
Noah Coughlan doesn’t really stand out as he walks through Sweet Home on Friday, May 22. Wearing a…
Sodaville mayor announces resignation, moving out of city
During the Sodaville City Council on Thursday, May 21, Mayor Brian Lewis announced next month’s meeting will be…
Lebanon man killed in crash near Redmond
A Lebanon man was killed in a two-vehicle crash near Redmond on May 17. Oregon State Police responded…