Yon, Hager, Lupolis named top swimmers
Lauren Yon, Rawlins Lupoli and Rowland Lupoli were named Outstanding Varsity Swimmers and Megan Hager was named Outstanding…
Coulter, Yunke, Thorpe and Kurtz named Outstanding wrestlers
Seniors Bryce Coulter and Ricky Yunke, junior Marissa Kurtz and sophomore Travis Thorpe were named the Pat Baxter…
Short session produces solid accomplishments
Some pleasant surprises have emerged from this year’s “Short Session” in the Oregon Legislature. First, our legislators finished…
Around Town Feb. 28, 2018
Local Democrats to meet March 1 Keith Kolkow and Stephanie Newton, board members of the new Albany Community…
City Budget Committee needs citizens
The City of Sweet Home is seeking volunteers to serve on its Budget Committee. Members of the Budget…
Public Safety Feb. 28, 2018
Feb. 26 4:23 a.m. – Caller reported an overdose, 3224 Main St., South Fork manufactured home park. Medics…
New tax reform will impact different folks in different ways
With the new tax reform bill, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, now is the time to start…
Ex-Husky Colton Schilling qualifies for NCAA nationals
Former Sweet Home wrestler Colton Schilling wins the PAC-12 141-pound championship Sunday, Feb. 25 at Oregon State University.…
Upperclassmen dominate Husky girls basketball awards
Coach Dave McNeil presented awards to six girls varsity basketball players during the team’s annual awards banquet Feb.…
Jim Phillips, long a fixture on wrestling mats, steps toward retirement
Editor’s note: Although this story originated in Lebanon, it’s about an individual well known to Sweet Home wrestling…
Dennis Anderson
March 17, 1962 – Feb. 20, 2018 Dennis Eugene Anderson, 55, of Sweet Home died Feb. 20, 2018.…
Nancy Holmes
Dec. 28, 1942 – Feb. 22, 2018 Nancy Holmes, 75, of Sweet Home died Feb. 22, 2018. She…
Cloyd Rhodes
Aug. 25, 1943 – Feb. 24, 2018 Cloyd Rhodes, 74, of Sweet Home passed away Saturday, Feb. 24,…
Janice Urben
Aug. 29, 1959 – Feb. 24, 2018 Janice Lee Urben, 58, of Sweet Home, died Feb. 24, 2018…
Richard Dean McQueen
March 25, 1932 – Feb. 23, 2018 Richard Dean McQueen, 85, died peacefully on Friday Feb. 23, 2018,…
Hate for Pence is un-American
Editor: I just saw the most ridiculous Facebook video I have ever seen. Shame on ABC for allowing…
City needs smart use for surplus land
Editor: On Jan. 10 of last year, I attended a City Council meeting and addressed the body regarding…
Thanks for runners, help with fun runs
Editor: On behalf of the City of Sweet Home, I would like to thank everyone who participated in…
B&G Club thankful for mayors’ support
Editor: Last summer mayors from across Oregon gathered in Lebanon for the Annual Mayor’s Conference. The conference, attended…
Radicalized NRA stifles responsibility
Editor: Conservative activist “Joe the Plumber” summed up the NRA’s and its members’ position perfectly when he posted…
Huskies leave doubters in their wake to bring home state swim trophies
By Sean Morgan Of The New Era The Sweet Home High School girls and boys swim teams exceeded…
Girls end season with pair of losses
The Huskies wrapped up the girls basketball season with losses to Junction City 67-22 Friday at home and…