Learning basics starts at a young age
Editor: I had the opportunity to teach kindergarten to many in our community and know your families. What…
Editor: How low, misguided can you go?
Editor: “Abortion Provider Appreciation Day” declared by our Governor in Oregon (3/10/23) has got to be the lowest,…
Scene Around Town: April 9, 2025
Citywide Spring Clean An excavator carries a metallic washing machine frame to a large dumpster during Community Cleanup…
Deep drawdown at Detroit Lake delayed until at least 2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District announced last week it will not perform a deep drawdown…
Municipal Court: April 2, 2025
All information presented herein is obtained from publicly available Oregon court and law enforcement records. The Oregon Public…
From Our Files: April 9, 2025
April 13, 1950 The City Council voted to follow the lead of other Oregon cities for Daylight…
Death Notices: April 2, 2025
William Hockett Sep. 5, 1936 – Mar. 27, 2025 William Clark Hockett, 88, of Sweet Home passed away…
Scott Alan Walker
Scott Walker Oct. 15, 1960 – March 28, 2025 Scott Alan Walker, 64, of Sweet Home passed away…
James E. Salsbery
James Salsbery July 14, 1942 – March 24, 2025 James E. Salsbery, born July 14, 1942, in Prineville,…
Carol Lynn Redden
Carol Redden March 27, 1947 – March 10, 2025 Carol Lynn Redden, 77, of Skiatook, Okla., passed away…
Wayne Richard Norquist
Wayne Norquist Sept. 28, 1946 – March 26, 2025 Wayne Richard Norquist, 78, of Sweet Home passed away…
Dorothy “Annette” Jones
Dorothy Jones Sept. 4, 1958 – March 24, 2025 Dorothy “Annette” Jones, 66, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Doyle Duane Gukeisen
Doyle Gukeisen Feb. 15, 1952 – March 23, 2025 Doyle Duane Gukeisen, 73, of Keizer passed away March…
Police Logs: April 2, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund invests $5,000 in Central Linn HS
Weyerhaeuser announced it has awarded $297,000 in philanthropic grants across Oregon through its Giving Fund, reinforcing its commitment…
Sweet Home swimmers set PRs at short-course championships
Sweet Home Swim Club athletes recently competed in two short-course championship events, posting a slew of lifetime best…
Events: April 2, 2025
Weyerhaeuser grant cycle open Weyerhaeuser is now accepting applications for its 2025 Giving Fund grant cycle. Eligible…
From Our Files: April 2, 2025
April 6, 1950 Eight local men will receive summons this week as defendants in a $15,000 civil…
Death Notices: March 26, 2025
Charles Glenn De Shazer Jul. 28, 1946 – Mar. 22, 2025 Charles Glenn De Shazer, 78, of Sweet…
Jimmy Lee Coulson
Jimmy Lee Coulson May 29, 1946- Feb. 16, 2025 Jim Coulson, 78, of Brownsville, passed away surrounded by…
Events: March 26, 2025
History event to look back at pre-dam days The Atlas of Drowned Towns will host a two-day event,…
Police Logs: March 26, 2027
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…