Circuit Court: Oct. 8, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Local schools’ assessment test scores show slight improvements
The percentage of Sweet Home School District students who meet or exceed state standards in English, math and…
Mixed results for volleyball team leave them fourth in league
Sweet Home’s volleyball team came away with a split last week after beating North Marion 3-1 on the…
Top teams capitalize on Sweet Home soccer inexperience
Facing two of the state’s best 4A Division soccer teams back-to-back, Sweet Home’s boys fell 8-0 to No.…
Husky runners deliver some big PRs at Albany
On a cool day, on a fast course at Albany’s Bryant Park, Sweet Home’s cross-country runners made the…
From Our Files: Oct. 15, 2025
Oct. 19, 1950 A Halloween and hard-times party will be held at the high school by the…
From Our Files: Oct. 8, 2025
Oct. 12, 1950 Members of the Sweet Home Active Club are talking about a project to construct…
Death Notices: Oct. 1, 2025
LeAnn Boyce Jan. 4, 1952 – Sept. 28, 2025 LeAnn Karen Boyce, 73, of Albany, passed away Sept.…
Lysa Chrystine Taylor
Lysa Taylor Nov. 4, 1970 – Sept. 22, 2025 Lysa Chrystine Taylor, 54, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Events: Oct. 1, 2025
Judges needed for contest Connoisseur of homemade chili? This year’s Harvest Festival offers you an opportunity to display…
Police Logs: Oct. 1, 2025
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Municipal Court: Oct. 1, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Circuit Court: Oct. 1, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Editor: Devote energy to needs, not debate
Editor: Among the first settlers in this area was the Ames family. They arrived in what is now…
Editor: Kirk’s example a worthy one
Editor: I watched Charlie Kirk off and on over the past years, admiring his way of standing for…
Fish and Wildlife commissioners: Mule deer hunts to change in 2026
Mule deer hunts in Eastern Oregon in 2026 will be structured based on herd ranges, not wildlife management…
Grant helps fund Halsey-Shedd seasonal fire help
Tyler Boatman and Sam Hubbard are both currently serving in seasonal positions for the Halsey-Shedd Rural Fire Protection…
Boys get soccer win at JC before meeting juggernaut Philomath
Sweet Home’s boys soccer team picked up its second win in a row last week with a 1-0…
Huskies teams are winners in small field at home meet
After a string of big meets in some faraway places, Sweet Home’s cross-country teams got to host a…
Two dead in head-on collision
Two area men were killed in a head-on collision that occurred earlier this month outside of Albany. LCSO,…
From Our Files: Oct. 1, 2025
Oct. 5, 1950 Paul Bailey, student manager for the Sweet Home football team, was treated for electric…
Death Notices: Sept. 24, 2025
Anne Mehn Dec. 17, 1934 – Sept. 18, 2025 Anne Virginia Mehn, 90, of Sweet Home, passed away…