Local teen, 16, self-publishes book of his poetry
Megan Stewart After pouring his emotions and life experiences into over 2,000 poems in three years, 16-year-old Ivan…
Relative’s letter inspires novel for SH alum
Megan Stewart It’s not often that a single letter from a relative inspires a book, let alone changes…
After 13 years, Sweet Home woman decides to part with dreadlock
Megan Stewart For The New Era Sweet Home resident Cindy Hovater considers herself “one of those people who…
Despite COVID restrictions, market farmers see customer traffic
Megan Stewart Despite new regulations and slight economic loss, vendors, volunteers, staff, and even customers at the Sweet…
Husky alum comes back to celebrate, 70 years later
Megan Stewart It’s 1 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, July 14, in an almost empty Sweet Home High School…
(Livestock) show will go on at Fairgrounds, despite COVID
Megan Stewart Despite being what Beef Superintendent Kari Holt described as a “learn-as-we-go kind of year,” Linn County…
Kids turn out for fun times – and free tune-ups – at Bike Rodeo
Megan Stewart When the Sweet Home Police Department had to cancel the annual Jim Bean Public Safety Fair…
Former reporter finds new challenges in familiar surroundings
Megan Stewart Sean Morgan may no longer sport his iconic ponytail or spend his entire day writing, but…
Freshmen of the Year honors go to Brookelynn Burke, Christian Dominy
Megan Stewart Despite an unusual and short-lived introduction to Sweet Home High School, Christian Dominy and Brookelyn Burke…
Citing COVID concerns, council reverses on water rate increase
Megan Stewart Due to concerns about the economic impacts of COVID-19, Sweet Home residents will not see an…
City bosses forego COLAs to keep staff
Megan Stewart In an effort avoid laying off city staff, all five City of Sweet Home department heads…
7 to lead SHHS graduation
Megan Stewart Sweet Home High School has announced six valedictorians and one salutatorian to lead the Class of…
Rebound from COVID-19 dominates council’s attention last week
Megan Stewart Addressing the Sweet Home City Council last week, Linn County Commissioner Will Tucker and Rep. Sherrie…
Council gives City Manager Ray Towry high marks
Megan Stewart The Sweet Home City Council provided City Manager Raymond Towry with positive marks on his annual…
Budget Committee agrees to keep levy intact, move marijuana money to General Fund
Megan Stewart The Sweet Home Budget Committee last week continued its discussion of allocating marijuana tax funds to…