Traffic stop in Albany results in discovery of 28 pounds of pot in vehicle
A California man, arrested Sunday night by Linn County Sheriff’s deputies after a traffic stop, was charged with…
Spikers set for playoffs
Sweet Home’s volleyball team suffered its first league loss of the season 3-2, on Monday, Oct. 21, at…
Karen Ann Bradley
April 19, 1946 – October 26, 2019 Karen Ann Bradley, 73, of Albany, formerly of Sweet Home passed…
Huskies get final tune-up before XC districts
In its final tune-up for the district cross-country competition, Sweet Home found itself on a brand new course…
Girls lose twice in soccer, to Cascade and Sisters
Sweet Home lost 2-1 at home against Cascade Oct. 22 and 3-1 at Sisters Thursday, Oct. 24, in…
Coach: Young Huskies continue to make strides in soccer losses
Showing improvement across the field, Sweet Home’s boys lost to Cascade 8-0 on the road Oct. 22 and…
Progress in works for Sweet Home?
Things are happening in Sweet Home. For years we’ve heard the angst, the complaints that downtown Sweet Home…
Timely win over Newport lands Huskies football playoff game
It hasn’t been a great season for Sweet Home’s football team. There was that disappointing loss to Sisters.…
Around Town Oct. 23, 2019
Irish and Scottish music Wednesday Matthew Gurnsey, the Kilted Man, will perform traditional Irish and Scottish music at…
Huskies improve against Stayton in girls soccer
The Huskies made a significantly better showing against Stayton last week in girls soccer while on their way…
SHARE, Sharing Tree kick off Nov. 4
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District’s Christmas for Kids Sharing Tree Program and Sweet Home Emergency Ministry’s…
Public Safety Log Oct. 23, 2019
Oct. 17 2:24 a.m. – Jimmy Rodger Varner, 52, cited and released in field on Albany warrant for…
Police investigate death
Sweet Home police are investigating the death of a Sweet Home man whose body was found near the…
Leaf collection under way
The City of Sweet Home is now collecting leaves from residents. The program will continue through Friday, Dec.…
Tax bills increase 2.8 to 7.7 percent
The New Era looked at 10 property tax bills, including statements belonging to five city councilors, two newspaper…
Board meeting date changed
The Sweet Home School Board will hold its regular November board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov.…
Boys fall to Stayton in soccer, aiming for a win in final three games
Sweet Home lost 10-0 to Stayton in boys soccer on the road Oct. 15. “We actually started a…
Gridders fall to Stayton
Sweet Home’s 14-8 loss at Stayton leaves the Huskies in a bad spot in the scramble for state…
No.2 volleyball squad rolls through Cascade to face No. 4 Sisters
Sweet Home’s volleyball team swings into its final week of the league season this week after defeating Cascade…
Kevin Porter
May 5, 1970 – Oct. 16, 2019 Kevin Ray Porter, 49, of Sweet Home died Oct. 16, 2019.…
Sara Holder
Jan. 27, 1983 – Oct. 17, 2019 Sara Ann Bejar-Suarez Holder, 36, of Sweet Home died Thursday, Oct.…
State behavior takes on ‘Blob’-like qualities
By Dennis Linthicum Today’s government enterprise often reminds me of the Blob, from the 1958 Steve McQueen movie.…