Dear Editor: Donating to arts has local impact
Editor: Those who donate to good causes at the end of each year should consider the Oregon Cultural…
Dear Editor: P.E.O. appreciates local support
Editor: We want to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who supported the recent P.E.O. Bunco Party event!…
Willamette National Cemetery ceremony honors unclaimed veterans
The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs honored nine individuals – eight veterans and one dependent family member – …
Three Huskies qualify for cross-country state championships
Three Sweet Home runners qualified for the state championships Saturday at the district meet, hosted by Philomath. Senior…
SHPD announces Christmas outreach details
Families interested in participating in the 2025 Teen Sharing Tree program this Christmas may now apply for their…
Huskies struggle against surging Cascade in final boys soccer match
Sweet Home’s boys soccer team finished its season with a 7-0 loss to Cascade at home Tuesday, Oct.…
Missing teen located in North Santiam River after 3-week search
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office reported last week that a teenager who disappeared in the North Santiam River…
From Our Files: Nov. 5, 2025
Nov. 9, 1950 Four of the city’s six emergency vehicles are now radio equipped. Latest addition to the…
Scene Around Town: Oct. 29, 2025
Crash Course for SHFAD Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District staff and volunteers held a full-scale, hands-on extrication…
Huskies go 1-2 in individual cheer championships
Hannah Sieminski and Katriona Harris of Sweet Home placed first and second, respectively, in the 4A Division individual…
Death Notices: Oct. 29, 2025
Leslie Hunter Feb. 27, 1955 – Sept. 29, 2025 Leslie “Les” Hunter, 70, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Donna Alice Shortreed
Donna Shortreed March 8, 1926 – Oct. 22, 2025 Donna Alice Shortreed, 99, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Chris James Romeo
Chris Romeo Aug. 3, 1952 – Oct. 24, 2025 Chris James Romeo, 73, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Gordon Eugene Olson
Gordon Olson Nov. 22, 1937 – Sept. 7, 2025 Gordon Eugene Olson, 87, formerly of Sweet Home, died…
Donald Eugene Getz
Donald Getz May 18, 1959 – Oct. 17, 2025 Donald Eugene Getz, 66, of Sweet Home, passed away…
UPDATED Police Logs: Oct. 29, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Circuit Court: Oct. 29, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
OSP reports recent wildlife cases
Oregon State Police responded recently to a number of wildlife-related incidents in the area. Kyle Michael Krake, 40,…
Events: Oct. 29, 2025
Livestock Association Fall Meeting Nov. 4 The Linn County Livestock Association will hold its fall meeting at 6…
Sweet Home cross-country boys make big strides in Corvallis
After 10 days of rest, Sweet Home’s cross-country boys were ready to go at the Happy Hustle hosted…
From Our File: Oct. 29, 2025
Nov. 2, 1950 Bud Hall, high school junior, received two stitches for a cut on his neck…
County offering Drug Take Back Day options Saturday
The Linn County Alcohol & Drug Program encourages residents to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day…
Death Notices: Oct. 22, 2025
Danny Foote Danny Foote, 84, of Sweet Home, passed away Sept. 13, 2025. Donald Getz May 18, 1959…