Habitat for Humanity ushers 31st family into new home
It took three long years, but the wait is finally paying off for the McMahon family as they move from a Sweet Home rental into their first, brand new house in…
LATEST NEWS
Comp-NW medical university takes next step toward expansion
Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) announced it received the deed for 150 acres of land in Lebanon to be used in the university’s plan for expansion. The land – bordered by…
Local U.S. Forest Service fire restriction levels reduced
Due to recent rainfall and cooler temperatures, the Willamette National Forest reduced public use restrictions over much of the forest on Saturday, Sept. 20. Fire danger lowered to “moderate”…
Fire chief: Hoping for rain soon, but system’s working well
Fire Chief Nick Tyler told members of the Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District Board of Directors that he is hoping for “pretty substantial rain” that had been forecasted prior to their…
Deaths nearly double births in county in August, commissioners learn
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications There were 105 deaths and 61 births in Linn County in August, Health Officer Dr. Adam Brady reported at the Sept. 16 meeting of the Linn County Board…
Police scientists identify remains found east of Sweet Home in 1976
Oregon State Police announced Tuesday, Sept. 16, that they have identified the skeletal remains of a young woman discovered in 49 years ago east of Sweet Home. On July 24, 1976, the skeletal…
Vandalism closes Weddle Bridge
The City of Sweet Home announced on Monday, Sept. 15, that Weddle Bridge is now closed to public access due to “ongoing and escalating issues with vandalism.” Deputy City Manager Cecily Pretty…
SPORTS
Huskies show physical side in win over Woodburn
Sweet Home’s football players showed grit Friday in a 26-13 win over a stubborn Woodburn team Friday night, Sept. 19. It was smash-mouth pretty much from the opening kickoff as the Bulldogs,…
SH girls notch first soccer victory in over two years
By Ryker Burr For The New Era 707 days. That’s how long ago it was since Sweet Home’s girls soccer team last won a game. The Huskies were on a 21-game losing streak, dating back to Oct.…
Sweet Home volleyball has mixed results in tough road schedule
By Keeghan Gittins For The New Era The Sweet Home volleyball team faced a challenging stretch last week, taking on top-ranked opponents in No. 4 Estacada and No. 2 Cottage Grove, and losing…
Not their finest day, but SH harriers ‘competed well’
Sweet Home’s young cross-country team was a little depleted Saturday, but they still ran well, Coach Dave Martin said. Competing at the Northwest Classic at Lane Community College in Eugene,…
COMMUNITY
From Our Files: Oct. 1, 2025
Oct. 5, 1950 Paul Bailey, student manager for the Sweet Home football team, was treated for electric shock received on the local football field. The boy was hit by the electric jolt…
Death Notices: Sept. 24, 2025
Anne Mehn Dec. 17, 1934 – Sept. 18, 2025 Anne Virginia Mehn, 90, of Sweet Home, passed away Sept. 18, 2025. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. For updated…
Ronald Louis Schrick
Ronald Schrick Dec. 9, 1950 – Sept. 6, 2025 Ronald Louis Schrick, 74, passed away Sept. 6, 2025. He was born Dec. 9, 1950, to Margaret (Kypers) and Joseph Schrick in Lebanon. Ronald…
OPINION
Dear Editor: ‘Christian Nationalism’ not supported by Constitution
Editor: Thank you for your opinion in your Sept. 17 issue about the Charlie Kirk murder and what it makes us think about as Americans. We agree that after violent crimes like this, people…
Editorial: Charlie Kirk murder prompts unpleasant questions about ourselves
It’s probably no surprise that, after recent events, I’m one of many who are questioning where we are as a nation and as individual citizens, and why. Also, perhaps not surprisingly, readers…
FROM OUR FILES
From Our Files: Sept. 24, 2025
Sept. 28, 1950 As many as 16 arrests were made this week on a variety of charges. Leading the parade of offenders were four persons charged with drunkenness, followed by three minor…
From Our File: Sept. 17, 2025
Sept. 21, 1950 The Crusade for Freedom campaign is now underway. A proclamation was issued outlining the purpose of the crusade: that freedom among nations is in danger by the…
OREGON JOURNALISM PROJECT (OJP)
Canadians and other international tourists shun Oregon this summer
By Khushboo Rathore Spending by international travelers to Oregon this summer has dropped…
Oregon’s early child care crisis impacts all but two of the state’s 36 counties
By Khushboo Rathore Oregon Journalism Project When Courtney Eggleston gave…