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Sept. 14, 1950 After an eight-week strike, employees of Willamette National Lumber Company in Foster went back to…
The Sweet Home School District announced Thursday, Sept. 4, that the School Board will hold a work session…
At issue is Ross Island Sand and Gravel’s failure to comply with its agreement with the state to…
By Satina Tolman For The New Era Sweet Home’s Oregon Department of Transportation facility, along with others around…
By Satina Tolman For The New Era With a background that spans continents and classrooms, Shelley Nurre (pronounced…
Barbara Dietrich Oct. 31, 1941 – Aug. 25, 2025 Barbara Nell Dietrich, 83, of Lebanon, passed away Aug.…
Patricia Collins April 17, 2014 – Aug. 30, 2025 Patricia “Patsy” Nadine Collins, 11, of Sweet Home, passed…
Cory Taylor May 24, 1969 – Aug. 24, 2025 Cory Allen Taylor, 56, passed away peacefully on Aug.…
Bingo fundraiser for Kids Christmas Store A Bingo fundraiser for the 11th Annual Sweet Home Kids Free Christmas…
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
As reported on page 1 in this week’s issue, it looks like Sweet Home is not only going…
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker on Tuesday,…
Larry Johnson was athletic director at Sweet Home High School in 1992 when he got invited to a…
The City of Sweet Home received a financial boost from the Hill family for Phase III at Sankey…
Even though the May 2026 primary is still months away, Oregonians are already starting to receive mail and…
Sweet Home School District welcomed its new teachers with a luncheon Monday, Aug. 18. Following are the new…
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications The Linn County Clerk’s Office has moved out of the county courthouse.…
Sweet Home hosted a six-team jamboree on Thursday, Aug. 28, with Madras, Marist, Molalla, North Marion, Philomath and…
Sweet Home PEO Chapter FA recently awarded scholarships to four local women pursuing college education. They are as…
Sweet Home’s varsity football players got a chance to test themselves as they hosted a jamboree scrimmage with…
By Cindi Hamar For The New Era Holley Church members on Sunday, Aug. 24, chose to volunteer in…
The Oregon Investment Council faces tough questions from lawmakers, unions and advocates. An email shows the former state…
Samaritan Health Services announced Wednesday, Aug. 27, that it will continue to offer maternity care for women and…