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…
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,…
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…
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…
Seven arrested in drug bust
Seven people were arrested Thursday, Nov. 2, after a narcotics-related search warrant was served at 2225 Long St.…
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…
Michael Witcraft
Sept. 18, 1943 – Oct. 27, 2017 Michael Wayne Witcraft, 74, of Sweet Home died Oct. 27, 2017.…
Virla Shipp
March 23, 1932 – Oct. 30, 2017 Virla May Shipp, 85, of Sweet Home died Oct. 30, 2017.…
Richard Renoud
Sept. 14, 1941 – Oct. 1, 2017 Richard (Dick) Renoud, 76, died Oct. 1, 2017 at his home…
Letter: Fuel tax should go to roads, bridges
Editor: By now, most people have heard about the increase in vehicle registration and fuel taxes. Both of…
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…
Around Town Oct. 25, 2017
Portland artists’ work at LBCC Four Portland-area artists are featured in the “PDX Fall Exhibition” show at Linn-Benton…
Volleyball playoffs: Huskies make short work of Seaside; Crook County next
Sweet Home made short work of Seaside in their volleyball play-in game Saturday, sending the Seagulls home with…
Letter: Disrespectful hurtful to veterans
Editor: The trend of disrespect to our country continues progress out of control, without any regard to veterans’…