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Local teen, 16, self-publishes book of his poetry
After pouring his emotions and life experiences into over 2,000 poems in three years, 16-year-old Ivan Bultman of Sweet Home High School is now a first-time author. Bultman, who has "loved...
Relative's letter inspires novel for SH alum
It's not often that a single letter from a relative inspires a book, let alone changes the course of one's life. Catherine A. Ponzoha Hamilton, daughter of longtime local residents Joe and Mickey...
After 13 years, Sweet Home woman decides to part with dreadlock
For The New Era Sweet Home resident Cindy Hovater considers herself "one of those people who knows no strangers" – and this was all the more true when she flaunted her 13-year-old dreadlock around t...
Despite COVID restrictions, market farmers see customer traffic
Despite new regulations and slight economic loss, vendors, volunteers, staff, and even customers at the Sweet Home Farmer's Market have all "learned to adjust to what's going on around us," said...
Husky alum comes back to celebrate, 70 years later
It's 1 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, July 14, in an almost empty Sweet Home High School hallway. Three women, of varying ages, gaze up at the endless wall of black-and-white senior class portraits lining...
(Livestock) show will go on at Fairgrounds, despite COVID
Despite being what Beef Superintendent Kari Holt described as a “learn-as-we-go kind of year,” Linn County 4-H Club members will still show and auction off their animals this week like usual. The main difference, of course, is how. “We’re...
Kids turn out for fun times – and free tune-ups – at Bike Rodeo
When the Sweet Home Police Department had to cancel the annual Jim Bean Public Safety Fair in June due to COVID-19 restrictions, that created a problem: How to distribute bike helmets that had been...
Former reporter finds new challenges in familiar surroundings
Sean Morgan may no longer sport his iconic ponytail or spend his entire day writing, but said he fits in well as the Sweet Home Police Department's community services officer and evidence technician....
Freshmen of the Year honors go to Brookelynn Burke, Christian Dominy
Despite an unusual and short-lived introduction to Sweet Home High School, Christian Dominy and Brookelyn Burke still managed to bring home the coveted Freshman Boy and Girl of the Year award for...
Citing COVID concerns, council reverses on water rate increase
Due to concerns about the economic impacts of COVID-19, Sweet Home residents will not see an increase in water rates for the 2020-21 fiscal year, instead maintaining the current base rate of $19.99. The City Council voted 5-1 on June 23 to rescind a...
City bosses forego COLAs to keep staff
In an effort avoid laying off city staff, all five City of Sweet Home department heads volunteered to forego their annual 3 percent salary boost in hopes of preventing layoffs, City Manager Ray Towry...
7 to lead SHHS graduation
Sweet Home High School has announced six valedictorians and one salutatorian to lead the Class of 2020 graduation ceremonies, which will be held June 4 and 5. The valedictorians, Megan Hager,...
Rebound from COVID-19 dominates council's attention last week
Addressing the Sweet Home City Council last week, Linn County Commissioner Will Tucker and Rep. Sherrie Sprenger urged Sweet Home residents to follow the guidelines as the county begins reopening, both to protect lives and to prevent the state from...
Council gives City Manager Ray Towry high marks
The Sweet Home City Council provided City Manager Raymond Towry with positive marks on his annual evaluation. Councilors unanimously approved the evaluation during their meeting on Tuesday, May 12....
Budget Committee agrees to keep levy intact, move marijuana money to General Fund
The Sweet Home Budget Committee last week continued its discussion of allocating marijuana tax funds to the General Fund for future needs and $230,000 originally proposed for property tax reductions to fund up to two police officer positions. The mee...
