From Our Files: Nov. 18, 2026

Proud trophy winners at the close of the 1976 Willamette Speedway racing season are SH auto racers, from left, Gary Green, Earl Ellis and Jerry Mullen, standing in front of Ellis’ 1964 Chevy-powered Chevelle.

Nov. 22, 1951

 

City police are making a direct appeal to Sweet Home citizens in an effort to halt vandalism which has resulted in 68 shattered street lights. What started out as 16 bulb-type lights out due to, it was believed, Halloween tricksters has continued two weeks now, resulting in a total so far of 68 shattered bulbs. Police would like a little cooperation from the public in putting a stop to the shenanigans.…