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Gary Coomer Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Sexual Abuse
Gary Coomer, a resident of Sweet Home, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the sexual…
Despite Losses, Boys Basketball Had Fun and Growth
The boys basketball team held a brief awards banquet at the high school on Wednesday, March 6. Ethan…
Swim Coaches: Every Swimmer Saw Improvement From Hard Work
Swim coaches praised all the hard work their swimmers invested over the course of the season while passing…
Wrestlers Close Out Season with Awards Banquet
Ending the season with a robust 54 wrestlers on the high school boys and girls teams, Coach Steve…
Girls Basketball Coaches ‘Couldn’t Ask for Better’ Players
In her first year as head coach for the high school’s girls basketball program, Coach Erika Evans reflected…
Update: Remains of Missing Man Found Near Foster Lakew
The body of a Lebanon man who was reported missing four years ago was found Monday, March 4,…
Circuit Court: March 6, 2024
Warrants are out on the following individuals: Kaleb Kimber Banta, Jacob Reginald Bliss, Christian Jacob Boatwright, Brody Dylan…
Events: March 6, 2024
Flea market The Linn County Fair & Expo Center hosts the county’s largest indoor flea market on Saturday,…
Police Logs: March 6, 2024
Feb. 27 9:29 a.m – Silas Wildung, 50, was cited for driving uninsured and operating without driving privileges.…
Jaye Durall Travis
Jaye Durall Travis February 16, 1950 – February 28, 2024 Jaye Durall Travis, 74, of Sweet Home passed…
Michael Alan Healy
Michael Alan Healy November 4, 1954 – February 29, 2024 Michael Alan Healy, 69, of Sweet Home, passed…
Jessie K. Davis
Jessie K. Davis February 14, 1939 – February 29, 2024 Jessie K. Davis, 85, of Sweet Home passed…
Frances Wright Hamilton
Frances Wright Hamilton January 21, 1938 – February 26, 2024 Frances Wright Hamilton, 86, passed away Monday, February…
Howard M. Parker
Howard M. Parker October 17, 1949 – February 23, 2024 Howard M. Parker, 74, of Sweet Home passed…
Convoy Celebrates Life Of Calvin “Cal” Emmert
On Saturday, trucks lined the streets of Sweet Home in remembrance of Calvin Ray Emmert, 86, of Sweet…
From Our Files: March 6, 2024
March 7, 1974 Some people claim Sweet Home is often passed over by collegiate national fads, but things…
A Tradition of Local Legacy and Support
The Sweet Home Community Foundation (SHCF), originating from a vision by the Sweet Home Economic Development Group (SHEDG)…
Sim Files Appeal in Valley View Logging Theft
After being sentenced for pleading guilty to the theft of more than $51,000 from a Sweet Home logging…
Sportsman’s Holiday Unveils Princess Court for 2024 Celebration
As anticipation builds for the upcoming Sweet Home Sportsman’s Holiday from July 11 to July 13, 2024, the…
Reptile Man Delights Oak Heights Elementary Students with Reptile Show
Richard “Rich” Ritchey also known as “The Oregon Reptile Man” came to see the children at Oak Heights…
Linn County Expands Program for “At-Risk” Youth Into Sweet Home
On Tuesday, Feb. 27, the Linn County Juvenile Department (LCJD) announced the expansion of its “at-risk” program into…
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…
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…
Industry is the answer, but we’re too afraid to talk about it.
There are a lot of topics to discuss when it comes to issues in Sweet Home. School test…
Sweet Home Man Found Not Guilty
A Sweet Home resident was found not guilty of four felonies, Feb. 2 following an altercation that occurred…