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Theft of Oregon Jamboree Bracelets, Arrests Made
The Oregon Jamboree received a call reporting the theft of wristbands valued at $8,096.80, June 25, and received…
School Board Approves Contractors for Oak Heights Retrofit
The Sweet Home School Board recently discussed an update about the seismic retrofit grant for Oak Heights Elementary…
Ridgeway Health Moves to Old City Hall, Plans Expansion
Ridgeway Health, a privately owned medical center that’s focused on patient care, recently completed their move to the…
Sweet Home Health Fair Offers Community Resources
The seventh annual Sweet Home Health Fair, put on by community member Bob Dalton, saw roughly 400 people…
SHFAD Offers EMT Course to Combat Staffing Shortage
Firefighters at Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District are getting ready to host their first EMT course next…
Group Sets Eyes on Revitalizing SHARE
After a four-year hiatus, committed citizens are working to restore the Sweet Home Active Revitalization Effort (SHARE), a…
Next Drawdown Nears, No Changes Solidified Yet
As the second year of a deep drawdown at Green Peter Reservoir nears, the City of Sweet Home…
Woman Acquitted of Theft Charges
Four years after charges were filed, a Sweet Home area woman was acquitted of charges of theft, criminal…
Commission Asks for More Options to Proposed Subdivision
The Planning Commission held two public hearings regarding a proposed subdivision west of Foothills Drive on Aug. 8.…
Area Comic Book Restorer Charged with Racketeering
A former area man was arrested following a six-month investigation into allegations that he stole valuable comic books…
2024 Oregon Jamboree
This year’s Oregon Jamboree saw a total of close to 35,000 attendees over the weekend, with an uncounted…
Kids Explore Sankey Park for Bugs
Whoever wrote that boys were made of snips and snails while girls were made of sugar and spice…
Band Camp Closes Out Second Year
The Sweet Home Band Program has recently finalized its 2024 annual band camp, Aug. 8. The idea of…
True Tato Offers Gaming for Locals
The town of Sweet Home recently saw the addition of another new business, True Tato Gaming, located right…
Library Intern Finalizes Project
The Sweet Home Public Library recently saw the addition of Rihannon Morton,a grant-funded summer intern, Rihannon Morton. Along…
Local Student Selected for NSHSS
Sweet Home High School student recognized for superior academic achievement by The National Society of High School Scholars …
Council Approves Purchase of Transitional Housing for Families
City Council approved the purchase of five transitional family housing units to be placed at 43rd Avenue and…
Internship Explores Outdoor Opportunities
Zola Carlyle inched her way into the cool South Santiam River and enjoyed a brief swim before beginning…
Vehicle Theft Leads to Multiple Arrests
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a suspicious vehicle at around 6:45 p.m on Wednesday,…
SHOCASE Music Camp Hits a High Note
Continuing with the busy summer, the Sweet Home High School has seen a newer type of camp. This…
Local FFA Chapter Receives $100,000 AgWest Grant
The Sweet Home FFA (Future Farmers of America) Chapter recently received a $100,000 grant from AgWest during the…
Business Feature: Into The Brew
This year, Sweet Home has seen its growth continue with many new businesses opening, including Into the Brew,…
Local Marksman Captures His Eighth World Championship
Sweet Home resident Joe Cullison just returned home with his eighth “Ironman” World Championship title from the International…
Emoji Art Offers Opportunity For Friendships
Jen Castaneda wants children to make connections through friendly faces, and one creative way to assist in that…
Library Seeks Help for Paint Project
The staff at Sweet Home Public Library would like the public’s help to place books in their parking…