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…
Looking Back for the Future
Two historical reenactors prepare for a skit in the Moyer House, one of several vignettes playing throughout town…
Small Woodlands Association offers college scholarships
By Bonnie Marshall LCSWA Scholarship Co-Chair The Linn County Small Woodlands Association is offering up to four renewable…
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…
Scene Around Town: April 30, 2025
Arbor Day Celebration at Sankey Park Sweet Home celebrated its 38th year as a Tree City USA with…
Local woman has made hundreds of quilts for needy babies
By Cindi Hamar For The New Era Dean Hummer is on a quest to give baby quilts to…
Ah, humanity: Museum a window to life in past
By Roberta McKern For The New Era When we wonder about how those who settled the Sweet Home…
Huskies even league record, but lose again to Philomath
By Keeghan Gittins For The New Era Sweet Home’s softball team evened its league record at 3-3 last…
Golfers continue to move up the standings with PR scores
By Brandon Harvey For The New Era The Sweet Home golf team took to the road again for…
Commissioners support 19th First-Time Youth Wage Program
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker agreed on…
Huskies back in OWC baseball race with wins at Cascade
By Keeghan Gittins For The New Era Sweet Home broke a four-game losing streak in baseball Monday, April…