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…
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.…
Richard Renoud
Sept. 14, 1941 – Oct. 1, 2017 Richard (Dick) Renoud, 76, died Oct. 1, 2017 at his home…
Virla Shipp
March 23, 1932 – Oct. 30, 2017 Virla May Shipp, 85, of Sweet Home died Oct. 30, 2017.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Local arrestee charged with Crook Co. counts
Casey Allen Shadle, 42, was charged with four counts of first-degree rape, four counts of second-degree rape, first-degree…
Corps of Engineers installs new restroom at Andrew Wiley Park
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has removed an old and deteriorating restroom at Andrew Wiley Park in…
Kids get to cash in on grocery store’s Turkey Bucks Kickoff
Dylan DeBrie, 8, tries the ring toss during Safeway’s kickoff to its annual Turkey Bucks program on Oct.…
Rains bring fire season to close throughout state
Fire season has officially ended on all private and public lands protected by Oregon Department of Forestry districts…
Body found in camper
Linn County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 22-year-old Lebanon man found in a motor home…
Letter: Disrespectful hurtful to veterans
Editor: The trend of disrespect to our country continues progress out of control, without any regard to veterans’…
Cottage Grove slips by Sweet Home in final seconds
Sweet Home concluded a tough girls soccer season with a last-second loss 2-1 to Cottage Grove Thursday evening…
Editorial: These Huskies are worth watching – for anyone
As a journalist, I’ve covered sports since I was a college student, which is a lot more years…
Letter: Tired of solitude? Join Manna meals
Editor: If you are tired of eating alone at home, come join us at Manna. This is not…
Letter: Ball dropped on auction publicity
Editor: Whoever was in charge of publicizing the Boys and Girls Club auction this past weekend dropped the…
Obituary: Terry Lewison
March 5, 1950 – Oct. 19, 2017 Terry Lewison, 67, of Sweet Home, died Oct. 19, 2017 at…
Letter: Writer wrong on marijuana facts
Editor: In her letter that appeared in the Oct. 18 edition of The New Era, Bonnie Neal states…