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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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
Talks About 1st Avenue Traffic Mitigation Continue
The Public & Traffic Safety Committee continued its discussion about how to control traffic concerns on 1st Avenue…
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…
Crews Rescue Two With Fall Injuries
First responders were activated to two separate rescue operations on Sunday, July 14, after individuals fell and injured…
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…
City Manager Announces Resignation
Closing in on her second year as Sweet Home’s city manager, Kelcey Young announced she will be resigning…
Two Vehicle Fires Back to Back
Sweet Home fire crews assisted Brownsville in two nearly back-to-back calls for truck fires on Saturday, June 29.…
Meet the Court: Princess Emmaline Durrett
Princess Emmaline Durrett is the daughter of Heidi Darwood, and sister to Jacqueline Stutzman, 37, Melody Durrett, 28,…
Meet the Court: Princess Zoë Garrett
Princess Zoë Garrett is the daughter of Jessica and Ryan Garrett, and sister to Kaia, 15, and Aubry,…
Meet the Court: Princess Peyton Lindsey
Princess Peyton Lindsey is the daughter of Austin and Robyn Lindsey, and sister to Isaac, 19, and Colten,…
Meet the Court: Princess Peyton Markell
Princess Peyton Markell is the daughter of Eric and Rachel Markell, and sister to Rylee, 18. Markell chose…
Meet the Court: Princess Amelia Sullens
Princess Amelia Sullens is the daughter of Kyle and Marci Sullens, and sister to Olivia, 13, and Sophia,…
Charity Car Show Features Hard Work of Aficionados
Cool breezes cut through the field behind the junior high school as the sun beat down upon rows…
SHFAD Battle Shed Fire
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District responded to a report of a structure fire just before 6:30…
Sugar Vibes Garnished for Mandate Violations
The Sugar Vibes Donut Company has recently brought to light an issue they faced during the COVID pandemic. …
SHHS Huskies Practice During Women’s Basketball Camp
As the off season for high school sports progresses, the Sweet Home High School girls basketball team continues…
Scio Family Asks for Help for Rare Disease
A 3-year-old boy in Scio might be the only person in Oregon to be diagnosed with what his…