Commissioners approve contracts, vehicles for Sheriff’s Office
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker approved several…
Jamboree kicks off summer events with Santiam Smoke Show
By Cindi Hamar For The New Era The “Santiam Smokeshow” barbecue cookoff competition, which touted itself as the…
Errors, coming up empty at plate finish SH’s playoff run
By Keeghan Gittins For The New Era Sweet Home got off to a strong start, at least defensively,…
Museum visit can bring words of wisdom to mind
By Roberta McKern For The New Era Sometimes visiting the East Linn Museum can jar loose memories of…
Central Linn School Board hears about forestry grants
By Chelly Bouferrache For The New Era Teacher Darrelle Parker was recognized for her forestry and natural resources…
Commissioners hear county health report, approve triathlon closures
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications There were 103 deaths in Linn County and 71 births in April,…
Huskies move on to playoffs after softball win over Estacada
By Keeghan Gittins For The New Era Sweet Home’s softball team won a back-and-forth play-in game Thursday, May…
City Hall gallery features art from local elementary students
By Cindi Hamar For The New Era Artwork from a selection of local artists – students at Hawthorne…
SHHS FFA honors top performers, names officers
By Keeghan Gittins For The New Era Sweet Home’s Future Farmers of America chapter celebrated its annual awards…
Kidco reopens, but future still uncertain
By Jennifer Moody For The New Era Kidco Head Start’s unexpectedly long spring break finally ended this month,…
County land use permits up slightly from 2024
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications The Linn County Planning and Building Department issued 46 land use permits…
Huskies finish baseball season 1-2 in series with Stayton
By Keeghan Kittins For The New Era Sweet Home played its final three-game baseball series against Stayton last…
SHFAD honors Prineville firefighters with Life Saver Awards
By Jason Chaney Central Oregonian First responders prepared for the worst. Kaitlyn Watts of Sweet Home had crashed…
Longtime Halsey councilor Jerry Gillson announces resignation
By Chelly Bouferrach For The New Era Halsey City Councilor Jerry Gillson announced his resignation at the council’s…
Softball team secures state play-in berth with some rousing wins
By Keeghan Kittins For The New Era Making a big push for the playoffs, Sweet Home’s softball players…
‘Team effort’ dump station officially opens in SH
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications On a windy, but sunny afternoon May 8, a bright red ribbon…
Local property line adjustment on short agenda for commissioners
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker made quick…
Despite rough home losses, Huskies still in running for softball berth
By Keeghan Gittins For The New Era Sweet Home’s softball team came into the final week of Oregon…
Saturday Market back for its third year in Library Square
By Timothy Major For The New Era A full cloud cover, mid-50s temperatures, and a cool breeze did…
Losses to North Marion end SH baseball playoff hopes
By Keeghan Gittins For The New Era Sweet Home went 1-2 in a series with North Marion last…
New yurt at River Bend offers accessibility, scenic views
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications A new yurt at River Bend Campground near Cascadia, has received accolades…
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…
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…
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,…
Brownsville councilors re-instate formal Mill Race agreement
By Chelly Bouferrache For The New Era The Brownsville City Council, led by Mayor Daniel Craven, convened on…