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Paintings and Needle Felted Art at City Hall
City Hall is now decked out with artwork from two different area artists thanks to the ongoing efforts…
Mayor Announces ‘If I Were Mayor’ Contest Winner
Eighth-grader Sydney Dominy was honored as the winner in the annual “If I Were Mayor” contest during the…
Friends of the Library Celebrates 40 Years
The Sweet Home Friends of the Library is celebrating its 40th anniversary all year long by offering sale…
Swim Club Participates in Championships In- and Out-of-State
Sweet Home swimmers from the Swim Club participated in championship meets within Oregon, as well as in Arizona…
Kids Learn Japanese Print Art at Library
The Sweet Home Public Library invited children to try their hand at gyotaku, a traditional form of Japanese…
New Local Dog Rescue Receives Abandoned Rare Breed
Bailey Porter had just certified her new nonprofit, Knotty Creek Animal Rescue, out of Sweet Home in January,…
Motorcyclist Gives Chase Through Linn County
Lebanon, Linn County and Oregon State police assisted in a motorcycle chase that began in Lebanon and ended…
Linn County Board of Commissioners Receive Annual COG Report
The Meals on Wheels program sponsored by the Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (OCWCOG) provided more than…
SHEM Seeks More Helping Hands for Maintenance, Board
Volunteers who operate Sweet Home Emergency Ministries (SHEM) have been providing food and resource services since 1980, but…
Driver and Dog Escape Serious Injury
Updated April 3. Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District (SHFAD) responded to a single vehicle accident at the…
Former Teacher Set to Appear on Theft Charges Apr. 10
Former Sweet Home High School (SHHS) teacher and current South Albany High School’s (SAHS) physical education teacher and…
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is Making a Difference
Eight years ago, the Rotary Clubs of Linn County embarked on a mission to help the children of…
SHFAD Responds To Early Morning House Fire
On Monday at 4:13 a.m. the Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District (SHFAD) responded to a fire located…