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Kids Explore Sankey Park for Bugs
Whoever wrote that boys were made of snips and snails while girls were made of sugar and spice…
August 13, 2024
Band Camp Closes Out Second Year
The Sweet Home Band Program has recently finalized its 2024 annual band camp, Aug. 8. The idea of…
August 13, 2024
True Tato Offers Gaming for Locals
The town of Sweet Home recently saw the addition of another new business, True Tato Gaming, located right…
August 13, 2024
Library Intern Finalizes Project
The Sweet Home Public Library recently saw the addition of Rihannon Morton,a grant-funded summer intern, Rihannon Morton. Along…
August 13, 2024
Local Student Selected for NSHSS
Sweet Home High School student recognized for superior academic achievement by The National Society of High School Scholars …
August 13, 2024
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…
August 9, 2024
Internship Explores Outdoor Opportunities
Zola Carlyle inched her way into the cool South Santiam River and enjoyed a brief swim before beginning…
August 8, 2024
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,…
August 7, 2024
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…
August 7, 2024
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…
August 7, 2024
Business Feature: Into The Brew
This year, Sweet Home has seen its growth continue with many new businesses opening, including Into the Brew,…
August 7, 2024
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…
August 7, 2024
Emoji Art Offers Opportunity For Friendships
Jen Castaneda wants children to make connections through friendly faces, and one creative way to assist in that…
August 1, 2024
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…
August 1, 2024
SHEDG Seats New President, Sets Eyes on Rebranding
As staff at the annual Oregon Jamboree tighten down in preparation for this year’s musical event, Heather Search…
July 26, 2024
City Hosts First Citizens Academy
The City of Sweet Home hosted its first-ever “Citizen’s Academy” on Wednesday, July 24. The “academy” gives residents…
July 26, 2024
A Dozen Intersections Get Fitted with Stop Signs
Public Works employees began installing several new stop signs at 12 intersections throughout the city on Tuesday, July…
July 24, 2024
A&W’s Burger Family Statues Reunite at Sportsman’s Holiday
Sweet Home’s A&W recently showcased some of the original A&W statues during the Sportsman’s Holiday Parade, July 13. …
July 22, 2024
Woman Charged with Sexual Assault of Animal
A Sweet Home woman is being charged with sexual assault of an animal after allegedly, according to court…
July 19, 2024
Local Author Publishes First in a Trilogy
Investing his time into creating a craft with 72,000 words, local author Jim Corley was able to celebrate…
July 19, 2024
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…
July 18, 2024
SHFAD Fights Neighboring Wildfire
July 17, 2024 The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District (SHFAD) and Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) are…
July 17, 2024
Linn County Public Health Expands Outreach in Sweet Home
Linn County Public Health is expanding its outreach into east Linn County, recently completing an upgrade of its…
July 17, 2024
Talks About 1st Avenue Traffic Mitigation Continue
The Public & Traffic Safety Committee continued its discussion about how to control traffic concerns on 1st Avenue…
July 16, 2024
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…
July 15, 2024