What to expect at Linn County Fair
By Alex Paul For The New Era The 2025 Linn County Fair will kick off on Thursday,…
Opinion: ‘Affordable housing’ anything but – especially for taxpayers
By Randal O’Toole So-called affordable housing is anything but affordable. Instead, it is mainly a scam that benefits…
County facing funding decrease for marine patrol services
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications The Linn County Sheriff’s Office will lose about $77,000 in Oregon Marine…
King Tut versus East Linn Museum
By Roberta McKern For The New Era Why King Tut? The real topic is about legacies left…
Oak Heights’ Gaskey stepping down after 34 years with special needs kids
By Satina Tolman For The New Era After more than three decades of gentle guidance, tireless patience and…
Commissioners approve county budget totaling nearly $280 million
By Alex Paul For The New Era Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker on…
Busy year for Expo Center, commissioners learn
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications The Linn County Fair & Expo Center has had a busy spring…
Opinion: Bill would hold ODF accountable to fulfill promises on sustainable timber sales
By Madilynne Clark Overpromising and under-delivering has been the habit of Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) for decades,…
Halsey City Council approves budget, utility rates
By Chelly Bouferrache For The New Era The Halsey City Council swore in a new member and discussed…
Central Linn School Board swears in new members, seeks another
By Chelly Bouferrache For The New Era The Central Linn School Board said good-bye to three retiring board…
County’s fire hardening grant program to end June 30, commissioners told
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County will wrap up its fire hardening grant program for homes…
Zajic named baseball MVP for second straight year
By Keeghan Gittins For The New Era Kyle Zajic was named Sweet Home baseball’s Most Valuable Player for…
Gallery exhibit features local nature photographer’s work
By Satina Tolman For The New Era With a keen eye for hidden beauty and a heart drawn…
Promotion ceremony sends Tigers on their way
Departees from Sweet Home Junior High awaited their moment in the sun during the Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony…
Brownsville Council reorganizes agenda for public comments
By Chelly Bouferrache For The New Era The Brownsville City Council at its May 28 meeting decided…
Opinion: Permit fees, not taxpayer bailouts, should fund water agency shortfall
By Madilynne Clark Should permitting agencies receive increased funds? If budget increases are justified, should finances be increased…
Graduates celebrate end of high school chapter
By Satina Tolman For The New Era Under a flawless blue sky and a light, cooling breeze, the…
Steve Thorpe Honored With High Q Award of Merit
By Satina Tolman For The New Era Steve Thorpe was named the Sweet Home Alumni Foundation’s High Q…
Community pool kicking off summer season with ‘block party’
By Satina Tolman For The New Era The Sweet Home Community Pool is diving into summer with its…
Outdoor School opens up new horizons for sixth-graders, others
By Satina Tolman For The New Era This week, 139 sixth-graders from Sweet Home School District left behind…
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…