Ruby Crockett
Aug. 10, 1971 – Nov. 8, 2017 Ruby Crockett, 46, of Sweet Home died Nov. 8, 2017. She…
Natural response to gun violence may not be wise one
The New Era Ten days ago, a lone gunman killed 22 people at a Sunday morning church service…
Eleanor Barnes
Nov. 20, 1915 – Nov. 7, 2017 Eleanor P. Barnes, 101, of Sweet Home died Nov. 7, 2017…
Sharing Tree, food basket programs under way
Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District’s Christmas for Kids Sharing Tree Program is under way while Sweet Home…
Task force recommends options for funding PERS shortfall
By Claire Withycombe EO Media Capital Bureau A task force last week recommended a variety of ways to…
Public Safety 11-8-17
Nov. 6 12:42 a.m. – Aaron James Lovik, 32, cited for driving while suspended, 23rd and Long. 12:56…
Drug-related search warrant results in seven arrests
Seven people were arrested Thursday, Nov. 2, after a narcotics-related search warrant was served at 2225 Long St.…
SHHS Penny Drive
Friday, Nov. 3, was the real kickoff assembly for Sweet Home High School’s canned food and penny drive,…
Public Safety Log November 8, 2017
Nov. 6 12:42 a.m. – Aaron James Lovik, 32, cited for driving while suspended, 23rd and Long. 12:56…
Treats and Critters
Hally Horner pets a Nigerian dwarf goat with help from her mom, Sam Horner, while owner John DeBrie…
Effort aims to line Main St. with veterans’ banners
Sweet Home’s city Community Health Committee is offering street banners to honor those who are serving or have…
Veterans Day Activities Schedule
Wednesday, Nov. 8 • 2 – 4 p.m. – Veterans Reception at Lebanon Senior Center, 80 Tangent St…
Sydney Nichol leads Corban to NAIA nationals
The New Era Freshman Sydney Nichol of Sweet Home led the No. 19-ranked Corban University women’s cross- country…
Clinton Rice
Jan. 4, 1932 – Nov. 2, 2017 Clinton Gale Rice, 85, of Sweet Home died Nov. 2, 2017.…
Duane ‘Tom’ Kittson
Dec. 12, 1939 – Oct. 29, 2017 On Oct. 29, Duane “Tom” Kittson passed away in the home…
Death Notice Nov. 8, 2017
Bill C. Davis, 58, of Sweet Home died Oct. 30, 2017. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the…
Grace Ford
March 22, 1943 – Nov. 1, 2017 Grace Irene Ford, 74, of North Bend, formerly of Sweet Home,…
Editorial: State leaders need to take PERS fixes seriously
PERS is a curse, in many ways, for us Oregonians. Yes, that’s a sweeping statement, but it’s generally…
Bands perform fall concert
Sweet Home Band Director Eli Heide directs the High School Band in “Northwest Suite,” one of a challenging…
Public Safety Nov. 1, 2017
Oct. 30 6:46 a.m. – Caller reported that his neighbor’s dog barks incessantly every morning between 5 -and…
Public Safety 11-1-17
The New Era Oct. 30 6:46 a.m. – Caller reported that his neighbor’s dog barks incessantly every morning…
SHPD accepting gifts for Blue Santa program
The New Era Sweet Home Police Department is offering a teen Blue Santa Christmas tree again this year.…
Huskies’ volleyball run ends in close loss to experienced Crook County
One of the best Sweet Home volleyball seasons in recent memory ended abruptly Saturday night at Crook County…
Letter: Just going by rules of the road
Editor: Wow, since I have been blasted for my previous letters regarding the marijuana sales here in Sweet…
Michael Witcraft
Sept. 18, 1943 – Oct. 27, 2017 Michael Wayne Witcraft, 74, of Sweet Home died Oct. 27, 2017.…