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Former Husky cheer member helps George Fox to national title

Luka Ogden says she did not really plan to continue flying through the air in cheer stunts when she entered George Fox University to major in accounting in the fall of…
byScott Swanson
May 6, 2025

LATEST NEWS

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City: Water ‘fluctuations’ may cause discoloration

Sweet Home’s city water system has recently experienced some fluctuations in water pressure, which are causing some discoloration as sediment is released from the pipes, the city…
byScott Swanson
May 8, 2025
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‘Largest’ fentanyl bust in U.S. history includes seizures in Oregon state capital

Federal authorities on Tuesday, May 6, announced that they have arrested 16 individuals and seized record-breaking quantities of fentanyl, cash, firearms, and vehicles across multiple states,…
byThe New Era
May 7, 2025
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Commissioner Sprenger shares state of the county

Linn County Commissioner Sherrie Sprenger presented a “State of the County” talk during a forum lunch on April 25. In it, Sprenger highlighted code enforcement, the park system and ARPA…
bySarah Brown
May 6, 2025
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Commissioners agree to pause in lease payments due to ‘shifting’ market

By Alex Paul Linn County Communications  Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker approved a request by National Carbon Technologies (Aymium) to a one-year…
byAlex Paul
May 6, 2025
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Linn County committee approves nearly $280 million budget

By Alex Paul Linn County Communications  After three days of presentations by department heads and elected officials, the Linn County Budget Committee approved a 2025-26 budget of $279,850,597…
byAlex Paul
May 6, 2025
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Budget Committee reviews proposed $42 million budget

The Budget Committee held two meetings last week to go over a $42.3 million budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 for the City of Sweet Home. Only one resident on the committee, Dawn Miller, showed…
bySarah Brown
May 6, 2025

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Young Huskies, throwers post some big finishes at Centennial track

Sweet Home athletes got a chance to see some large-school competitors Saturday, May 3, in the Centennial Invitational, and a lot of Huskies rose to the occasion. The meet featured 32 teams,…
byThe New Era
May 6, 2025
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SH still in OWC baseball race, despite tough Newport series

By Keeghan Gittins For The New Era No. 5 Newport ran the table on Sweet Home last week, but the losing scores did not tell the whole story for the young Huskies, who closed the gap as the…
byGuest Contributor
May 6, 2025
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Huskies hang onto third in OWC softball after 2-1 week

By Keeghan Gittins For The New Era Sweet Home’s softball team finished last week in sole possession of third place in the Oregon West Conference after a 2-1 finish, losing to Cascade, but…
byGuest Contributor
May 6, 2025
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Updated: Surging Huskies have another big week on the track

Sweet Home track had a big week last week, starting with another giant wave of personal bests in a home meet against Stayton and North Marion on Tuesday, April 22, and then some big…
byThe New Era
April 29, 2025

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From Our Files: May 14, 2025

May 18, 1950   The 88-member class of 1950, graduating this week, is the largest in the school’s history, breaking last year’s record class of 71.   May 15, 1975   The city will…
byThe New Era
May 6, 2025
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Day of Prayer Observance in Sweet Home

Participants in Sweet Home’s annual Day of Prayer observance gather for that purpose at the Sweet Home Police Department Thursday evening, May 1. The Day of Prayer has a long history in the…
byThe New Era
May 6, 2025
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Death Notices: May 7, 2025

Elizabeth “Betty” Eileen Davidson May 18, 1932 – April 25, 2025 A viewing will be 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Friday May 9th at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel. Graveside service will follow at…
byThe New Era
May 6, 2025

OPINION

Cellphone ban would be good start to educational turnaround

The Oregon House of Representatives made a move last week that has sincerely good intentions. The House approved HB 2251, which would prohibit Oregon students from using their smartphones…
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byScott Swanson
April 22, 2025

It’s time for Big Tech to pay for using Oregon journalism

Editor’s note: This editorial is a group effort by the Oregon Newspaper Publisher’s Association, stating our stance on legislation addressing a critical problem facing newspapers.   …
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byScott Swanson
April 8, 2025

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From Our Files: May 7, 2025

May 11, 1950   The city superintendent of grade schools proposed establishing a junior high school as a solution to the area’s classroom shortage. He said the passage of HB193’s…
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byThe New Era
April 30, 2025

From Our Files: April 30, 2025

May 4, 1950   The Oregon State Highway Commission turned down Sweet Home’s request to install a traffic signal at the intersection of 18th and Main streets. Local citizens had made the…
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byThe New Era
April 23, 2025

OREGON JOURNALISM PROJECT (OJP)

Pioneering Oregon journalist Russell Sadler dies

‘The legal profession also benefits from the greater trust in a system that is visible…
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byOregon Journalism Project
May 12, 2025

Legendary Oregon investigative reporter puts down his pen

Les Zaitz and his wife and business partner, Scotta Callister, are retiring after more than…
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byOregon Journalism Project
May 8, 2025

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