Tyler becomes new Sweet Home fire chief
Benny Westcott Nick Tyler was sworn in Tuesday, May 17, as the Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District’s…
Police detective commended for assistance call
Benny Westcott Sweet Home Police Detective Geoff Hamlin received a commendation from Police Captain Jason Ogden on Wednesday,…
Sweet Home’s hare-raising problem
Benny Westcott A feral-rabbit issue has plagued Sweet Home and the surrounding area since late last year, but…
Council discusses vacant buildings
Benny Westcott Wastewater plant upgrades, railroad depot also on agenda The May 10 Sweet Home City Council meeting…
All in on ADA sidewalk project
Benny Westcott Workers from Emery and Sons Construction contractors go deep to install storm drain improvements in Foster…
Luttrell signs to play football at Shasta College
Benny Westcott A powerhouse on both sides of the ball on the Husky gridiron the past two seasons…
Five named to the 2022 Sportsman’s Holiday Court
Benny Westcott By Benny Westcott Of The New Era Five local high-school juniors were named Wednesday, May 4,…
Planning Commission addresses housing, population
Benny Westcott By Benny Westcott Of The New Era The Planning Commission heard the results of a housing…
Looking to add a few to crew
Benny Westcott The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District has a shortage of volunteer firefighters. “Historically, our numbers…
School district faces challenges in 2022-23 budget
Benny Westcott By Benny Westcott Of The New Era The Sweet Home School District’s 2022-23 proposed budget was…
Wet May Week
Benny Westcott The May Week Track Meet competition on Friday afternoon, May 6, brings out self-sacrificial spirit and…
Sleutel commits to compete in two sports with Roadrunners
Benny Westcott Sweet Home High School senior Adaira Sleutel won’t have to choose between basketball and volleyball next…
Man arrested, arraigned after hitting man with truck
Benny Westcott A Sweet Home man was arrested Sunday, April 24, on one count of first-degree assault after…
School board grants Supt. Lisa Riggs furlough
Benny Westcott Sweet Home School District Supt. Lisa Riggs will take a leave of absence for the remainder…
Long-planned ramp, sidewalk project launches
Benny Westcott A routine clear-day drive down Sweet Home’s Main Street offers some scenic nature vistas, but recent…
Council gets homeless center, treatment plant updates
Benny Westcott By Benny Westcott Of The New Era Community and Economic Director Blair Larsen on Tuesday, April…
Committee approves budget
Benny Westcott The Sweet Home Budget Committee on Wednesday, April 20, approved the proposed budget for fiscal year…
Library recovers after COVID-19
Benny Westcott After the COVID-19 mask mandate was lifted last month, the Sweet Home Public Library returned to…
Retirement just another walk in the park
Benny Westcott He may be chairman of the Sweet Home Park and Tree Committee, but Wally Shreves’ days…
Visitors attempt to attend teacher’s appeal hearing
Benny Westcott About a dozen people attempted to enter the Sweet Home School District office Wednesday afternoon, April…
Council: Where should the city manager live?
Benny Westcott The Sweet Home City Council on April 12 unanimously approved a city-manager position profile, although it…
Public input sought on stormwater plan
Benny Westcott As the City of Sweet Home works on its stormwater master plan, it has sought public…
Meet the face of the FAC
Benny Westcott On April 5, Linn County gave roughly three acres of the former Willamette Industries mill property…
Committee begins deliberations on 2022-23 city budget
Benny Westcott City Manager Pro Tem Christy Wurster on Wednesday, April 6, delivered the annual budget message to…
Raising the roof for some hot country
Benny Westcott For the first time, a major Oregon Jamboree tune-up gets a hometown showcase with the Music…