Sweet Home man arrested in Lincoln County Sheriff’s sting
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported on July 29 that it had arrested a Sweet Home man who…
Two rods allowed for coho salmon through end of year
Anglers with the two-rod validation will be able to use two rods in areas of the upper Willamette…
Family pet rescued from burning house on Hwy. 228
A 14-year-old Pomeranian named Tucker was rescued Monday morning, Aug. 11, as firefighters responded to a house fire…
Sweet Home swimmers compete in summer championships
Sweet Home Swim Club athletes competed in three championship meets this summer during the Long Course Championship Season.…
Rodeo to return to Sweet Home Aug. 16
By Cindy Hamar For The New Era After 13 years without a local Sweet Home rodeo, cowboys and…
Linn Shuttle bus removed from ditch on North River
A Linn Shuttle bus that had been under repair got stuck late Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 5, after it…
From Our Files: Aug. 13, 2025
Aug. 17, 1950 A six-foot raised center island is included in plans for widening of Main Street. It…
Connie Rae Rye
Connie Rye March 9, 1954 – June 23, 2025 Connie Rae Rye, 71, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Death Notices: Aug. 6, 2025
Sarah Rivers Oct. 15, 1952 – Aug. 1, 2025 Sarah Jane Rivers, 72, of Sweet Home, passed away…
William Douglas Marshall
William Marshall Aug. 23, 1954-June 27, 2025 William Douglas Marshall, 70, of Sweet Home, passed away June 27,…
Richard Allen Byrd
Richard Byrd April 4, 1964 – July 23, 2025 Richard Allen Byrd, 61, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Events: Aug. 6, 2025
SH Around Town Master Community Worship and Prayer Service One Sweet Home will hold a Community Prayer and…
Updated: Police Logs: Aug. 6, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Circuit Court: Aug. 6, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Community leaders agree: We need Birth Center
Our community cannot afford to lose the birth center at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. Doctors, nurses, our local…
Editorial: Demise of Oregon Jamboree opportunity to get innovative again
I’m sure I’m not the only one to hear lots of mixed reactions to the fact that this…
Newspaper wins four awards in new Northwest contest
The New Era won four awards at the Pacific Northwest News Publishing Contest, held during the Oregon Newspaper…
Antique Faire in Brownsville
Brownsville held its annual Antique Faire and Antique Car Show Saturday, Aug. 2, in Pioneer Park. The event…
Municipal Court: Aug. 6, 2025
All information presented herein is obtained from publicly available Oregon court and law enforcement records. The Oregon Public…
From Our Files: Aug. 6, 2025
Aug. 10, 1950 City Council approved the purchase of a new one-ton flatbed truck to replace the…
Scene Around Town: July 30, 2025
Josai visit to Sweet Home (Above) Members of this year’s Josai exchange program tour group from Josai Gakuen…
Events: July 30, 2025
Blood drive at Evangelical Church American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1…
Richard Allen Byrd
Richard Allen Byrd April 4, 1964 – July 23, 2025 Richard Allen Byrd, 61, of Sweet Home, passed…