In Loving Memory of Bob Pipkin
May 7, 1940 – Dec. 1, 2020 Bob was born in Hugo, Okla. to young, poor farmers. His…
Linda Murphy
April 9, 1947 – Dec. 11, 2020 Linda Lee Murphy, 73, of Sweet Home passed away Dec. 11,…
Seeking true peace in turbulent times
Christmas, for many in our society, is supposed to be about family, presents, comfort and joy, generosity toward…
Biggest joy of serving in House is hanging with local residents
Sherrie Sprenger My nearly 13 years in the legislature will be wrapping up in the next couple weeks.…
Around Town Dec. 16, 2020
Openings for youth leadership program Know a local teen who you think would make a good leader? The…
Driver arrested after pursuit through SH
A Florence man was arrested early Tuesday morning, Dec. 8, after leading police on a chase through town…
Woodlands group seedling sale set for next Feb. 6
By Larry Mauter For The New Era Linn County Small Woodlands Association is moving ahead with its 26th…
Public Safety Log Dec. 16, 2020
Dec. 7 8:52 a.m. – Caller reports someone ran into the building last night, some information exchanged, 2000…
Despite challenges, Kids Christmas Store turns out ‘great’
The sixth annual Kids Free Christmas Store turned out a little different this year, with fewer shoppers than…
Library furloughs deserve scrutiny
Editor: The issuance of layoff notices to Sweet Home library staff, and subsequent withdrawal of those notices deserves…
Internet should be regulated as utility
Editor: I was happy to read the article in the Dec. 9 issue regarding internet issues in the…
Brighten up Sweet Home’s downtown
Editor: Who is trying to uglify our town? Did they find a bargain on dark gray paint by…
Culture makes fine year-end donation
Editor: Those who donate to good causes at the end of each year should keep the Oregon Cultural…
Tyrone Cramblit
Feb. 21, 1952 – Dec. 10, 2020 Tyrone Lee Cramblit, 68, of Foster died Dec. 10, 2020 in…
Geraldine Bruseau
Jan. 27, 1921 – Dec. 5, 2020 Geraldine Holder Bruseau, 99, of Sweet Home died Dec. 5, 2020.…
Emilie Gibson
Aug. 12, 1922 – Dec. 2, 2020 Emilie Eugenie Gibson, 98, of Sweet Home, died Dec. 2, 2020…
Betty Lorraine Stokes
July 17, 1931 – Dec. 6, 2020 Betty Lorraine Stokes, 89, of Cascadia passed away Sunday, Dec. 6,…
Sharon Leader
March 30, 1938 – Dec. 6, 2020 Sharon Lee Leader, 82, of Sweet Home, died Dec. 6, 2020.…
Public Safety Log Dec. 9, 2020
Nov. 30 5:03 p.m. – Caller reported ex interfering with custody agreement; another caller reported ex’s girlfriend showed…
Barbaralee Adams
Oct. 27, 1936 – Nov. 15, 2020 Barbaralee M. Adams, 84, of Sweet Home, died, surrounded by her…
George Pappas
Aug. 10, 1951 – Nov. 16, 2020 George Pappas, 69, of Sweet Home, died Nov. 16, 2020. He…