The New Era
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Homeless man found dead
A homeless man was found dead Thursday morning, Dec. 8, in the camp behind the old Sweet Home…
December 14, 2022
Lost and Found
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel got a little dose of Christmas cheer Monday, Dec. 12, when someone returned a…
December 14, 2022
Miller’s works on display in new SHOCASE exhibit
Sweet Home Oregon Coalition for Artistic and Scholastic Enrichment, or SHOCASE, is sponsoring an exhibit of local artist…
December 14, 2022
UPDATE: Man arrested in fatal Albany hit-and-run
Albany police arrested a man Wednesday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed an Albany woman early…
December 14, 2022
Close loss at Molalla starts tough week for boys basketball
Sweet Home boys basketball lost two home games against teams ranked in the top six in the state…
December 14, 2022
Girls second, boys third against big-time teams in Rose City wrestling
Sweet Home’s boys held their own against some big-time competition Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9-10, at the Rose…
December 14, 2022
Letter: Staffers want their principal’s return (Dec. 14, 2022)
Editor: We, the staff of Hawthorne Elementary School, would like to take a moment to voice our concern…
December 14, 2022
From Our Files (Dec. 14, 2022)
Dec. 14, 1972 Week-long freezing temperatures and snow storms abrupted many locals with freezing water lines. When the…
December 14, 2022
Obed Pizarro
Obed Pizarro, 36, of Sweet Home, died Dec. 8, 2022. He is survived by his father, Victor Pizarro; stepmother…
December 14, 2022
Death Notices (Dec. 14, 2022)
Dallas Clinton Allee Jr., 76, of Sweet Home, died Dec. 8, 2022. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling…
December 14, 2022
John Earl Harcrow
John Earl Harcrow, 89, of Sweet Home, passed away Dec. 8, 2022, after a three-year battle with cancer.…
December 14, 2022
Tommy Holley
Tommy Joe Holley, 76, of Sweet Home, died Dec. 2, 2022, following an extended battle with cancer. He…
December 14, 2022
Wrestlers start strong, despite lineup absences
Sweet Home’s wrestlers opened their season with a pair of tournaments very familiar to the team’s veterans. “It…
December 7, 2022
LBCC volleyball team wins second straight NWAC championship
The Linn-Benton volleyball team, with Sweet Home alumna Savannah Hutchins, Shelbey Nichol and Graci Zanona, claimed its second-straight…
December 7, 2022
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
As Singing Christmas Tree choir members wait to perform their next song Friday night, Dec. 2, Santa and…
December 7, 2022
County seeks grant for Lewis Creek Park improvements
Linn County Parks will apply for a matching grant from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department to replace…
December 7, 2022
Fires burn two garages in Sweet Home area
An explosion and shop fire rocked a detached garage shortly after noon Friday, Dec. 2. Sweet Home Fire…
December 7, 2022
Public Safety (Dec. 7, 2022)
Nov. 28 1:09 a.m. – Caller reported a customer claiming that someone had stolen and cashed in lottery…
December 7, 2022
Volunteers sought for foster care committee
Volunteers are needed for the Citizen Review Board of the Oregon Judicial Department. These boards review the cases…
December 7, 2022
Corps unveils plan for local dams
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Portland District (Corps) is asking for public feedback through Jan. 19 on…
December 7, 2022
Holiday Happenings
Saturday, Dec. 10 — Sweet Home Christian Church Christmas Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Check out…
December 7, 2022
Top-Five Swimmers
Sweet Home Swim Club members, from left, Khloe Sautel, Malia Hewitt and Chloe Tyler finished with top-five times…
December 7, 2022
Swimmers show depth in opening victories
Sweet Home’s swimmers opened their season at home Friday afternoon, Dec. 2, hosting longtime league rivals Stayton and…
December 7, 2022
Josephine Germain
Josephine “Jo” Elizabeth Germain, 78, of Sweet Home, died Nov. 28, 2022. She was born Jan. 5, 1944,…
December 7, 2022
Larry Terry
Larry Earl Terry, 75, of Sweet Home, died peacefully Dec. 2, 2022, at Samaritan Evergreen Hospice House in…
December 7, 2022