Death Notices: April 8, 2026
Gerald Paul Shaver, 61, of Sweet Home, passed away March 12, 2026. A memorial will be held at…
Police Logs: April 8, 2026
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Circuit Court: April 8. 2026
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Municipal Court: April 8, 2026
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Editorial: Shooting from the hip
I once taught college classes in journalism law, so I’m pretty familiar with things you can do with…
Dear Editor: Signs inappropriate during demonstration
Editor: Last Saturday I was in downtown Lebanon, where I saw a large group of adults and children…
Events: April 8, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts…
Driver arrested after crash at Main and 1st Saturday
Sweet Home police arrested a Monroe man Saturday morning, April 4, after they responded to a rollover crash…
Oregon’s Climate Protection Program costs far more than other states’ — and is far less accountable
Critics say the program is a poorly designed job killer. By Nigel Jaquiss Oregon Journalism Project…
From Our Files: April 8, 2026
April 12, 1951 “Two weeks from fighting snow to fighting fire” summarized the amazed and disgusted attitudes…
Lisa Leatham named interim Oak Heights principal
Oak Heights School will have an interim principal for the foreseeable future, the Sweet Home School District announced…
Scene Around Town: April 1, 2026
Growing Expert Gardeners Master Gardeners of OSU Extension Service kicked off its free weekly series of garden lectures,…
Poll indicates support for Lebanon jail levy
During the Lebanon City Council meeting, held March 25, City Manager Ron Whitlatch announced the city received survey…
Local candidates forums planned this month
Two local organizations have announced that they will hold forums to allow the public to hear from candidates…
Sports Roundup: SH baseball struggles on Spring Break trip
After winning its first two games of the season, Sweet Home’s baseball team ran into some tough opponents…
Leonard Dale Sigmund
Leonard Sigmund Nov. 16, 1939 – March 21, 2026 Leonard Dale Sigmund, 86, of Lebanon, passed away March…
Carla Rose Healy
Carla Healy April 9, 1931 – March 22, 2026 Carla Rose Healy, 94, of Sweet Home passed away…
Frances Ann Thums
Frances Thums March 23, 1933 – March 21, 2026 Frances Ann Thums, 92, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Wanda Sue Felkins
Wanda Felkins Sept. 27, 1934 – March 21, 2026 Wanda Sue Felkins, 91, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Gerald Paul Shaver
Gerald Shaver Nov. 28, 1964 – March 12, 2026 Gerald Paul Shaver, 61, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Death Notices: April 1, 2026
Larry Dean Bergstrom, 61, of Sweet Home passed away March 23, 2026. A memorial service will be at…
UPDATED Events: April 1, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts…
UPDATED Police Logs: April 1, 2026
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
From Our Files: April 1, 2026
April 5, 1951 A flurry of activity noted in Sweet Home restaurants and taverns is due to…