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Boys Soccer Faces Challenging Week, Tributes Late Teammate
This story was edited on Nov. 11, 2024, to add names of seniors who were accidentally omitted in…
A Man ‘Beyond Reproach,’ Robert Snyder Steps Down From City
After 35 years as Sweet Home’s city attorney, Robert Snyder is preparing for life after law. He’s being…
Digging Up History Builds Family Narrative
Pulling the thread of one’s family history can be a tedious yet rewarding long-term process, but a handful…
Republican Party Separates Self from Political Signs
Residents and members of the Linn County Republican Party addressed City Council on Oct. 22 to make it…
Domino’s Opens for a Busy Day
After some hiccups with getting a new building installed, Domino’s opened its doors for business to Sweet Home…
Cowboys Share Stories to Support Local Gal in Tuffest Rodeo
Cowboys of the area gathered together on a recent evening to support one of their own – a…
Sweet Home Talent Showdown
Sweet Home Oregon Coalition for Art & Scholastic Enrichment (SHOCASE) gave 14 adults and four youth center stage…
Whitton Only a Step Behind League Leader in Girls XC
Freshman Emma Whitton delivered the most exciting cross-country race in recent years for Sweet Home on Saturday, Oct.…
Cities File Tort Claim Against Corps
The cities of Sweet Home and Lebanon together filed a tort claim against the U.S. Army Corps of…
2024 Council Candidate Q&A Forum
The Sweet Home Community Foundation and New Era hosted a candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 17, giving the…
Planning Commission Approves Legion to Use Former Church
The Planning Commission held a public hearing and approved a conditional use permit to allow the American Legion…
Reflecting on the Calapooia River
The story about the newest art exhibit at City Hall centers around a river and a television, with…
Small Intense Fire Near Safeway Quickly Contained
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District responded to calls about a small miscellaneous fire located just behind…
8th Grader Defies Odds, Excels in Cross Country Despite Vision Impairment
For most middle schoolers, cross-country is a challenging sport that demands endurance and mental toughness. For Zoie Allison,…
Puzzling Competition Pieces Together Community Fun, Support
In what is expected to be the first of an annual fundraising platform, Sunshine Industries invited the community…
Council Reviews Housing Production Strategy Proposal
The City Council and Planning Commission held a work session on Oct. 8 to hear proposed strategies intended…
City Proclaims State of Emergency Ahead of Drawdown
The City of Sweet Home declared a state of emergency one week prior to this year’s anticipated Green…
‘Aggressive’ Deep Drawdown Begins This Week
This week anglers and concerned citizens will see the Green Peter Reservoir begin to drop dramatically as a…
City Asks for Community Input
The City of Sweet Home is inviting residents to participate in a survey to share their ideas, concerns…
Harvest Festival Showcases Friendly Competitions
From best home-cooked food to best motorcycle and best mullet, the 18th annual Harvest Festival proved Sweet Home…
America’s Best Restaurant Roadshow Samples The Point
It was “lights, camera, action” at The Point when a crew arrived on Wednesday, Oct. 2, to film…
City Council Weighs City Manager Recruitment Options
The City Council held a work session on Oct. 1 to discuss options for recruitment of the city…
Firefighters Stop Illegal Burn Near Sweet Home
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District (SHFAD) in combination with the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) responded…
Hazmat Incident at Safeway Traced to Faulty Batteries
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District (SHFAD) was dispatched to a hazmat incident at Safeway on Oct.…