Investigation continues into burglary of The Point
The Sweet Home Police Department is investigating a burglary and theft of $6,000 from The Point Restaurant. At…
Analysis: Term limits proposal could remove nearly one-third of legislators
Paris Achen EO Media Capital Bureau Voter approval of a proposal to enact term limits for state lawmakers…
Sweet Home’s Senior American team, coached by Tim Holly, lost a tough back-and-forth game 6-5 to Mt. Angel in eight innings in the first round of district playoffs in Senior American South baseball Friday night, July 14. Sweet Home trailed until the four
Sweet Home’s Senior American team, coached by Tim Holly, lost a tough back-and-forth game 6-5 to Mt. Angel…
Editorial: Dog law might require putting bit of a leash on yours truly
It’s no secret that a lot of Sweet Home residents are frustrated with dogs. We’ve heard on numerous…
Danny Mink Jan. 6, 1961 – July 2, 2017
Danny Mink Jan. 6, 1961 – July 2, 2017 Danny Mink, 56, of Sweet Home, died July 2,…
David Tunnell Sept. 11, 1985 – July 6, 2017
David Tunnell Sept. 11, 1985 – July 6, 2017 David Michael Tunnell, 31, of Sweet Home died July…
Jeanette Gali-Settles Dec. 11, 1960 – July 10, 2017
Jeanette Gali-Settles Dec. 11, 1960 – July 10, 2017 Jeanette Netta Gali-Settles, 56, of Sweet Home died July…
Around Town July 11, 2017
Portland funk/folk band to play Point The Van Rontens will provide entertainment at The Point at 7 p.m.…
Public Safety Log July 11, 2017
July 10 6:39 a.m. – Linn County Sheriff’s Office reported a death in the 300 block of 7th.…
Investigators seek cause of crash that severely injured Albany man
Linn County Sheriff’s investigators are continuing to investigate a rollover accident in the Quartzville area that left an…
Sportsman’s Holiday 2017: Festival mixes new and old
Queen Kendyl Stutzman officially kicked off a busy Sportsman’s Holiday after being crowned Thursday evening, July 6, by…
SH motorcyclist killed
A Sweet Home motorcyclist was killed Thursday, July 6, in a head-on collision with a log truck. David…
SHHS graduates receive $1 million in scholarships
Following are scholarships awarded to graduating Sweet Home High School seniors, announced by the school. A total of…
Local students on Dean’s Lists
The following local students were named to Oregon State University’s Spring Quarter Deans List. Straight-A Average: Jarid J.…
2016-17 SHHS Student Activities, Academic and Service Awards
Following are award winners for Sweet Home High School during the 2016-17 academic year, as announced by the…
Senator addresses veterans’ and general healthcare issues during Lebanon stop
Sen. Ron Wyden took questions from a standing-room-only crowd at the Edward C. Allworth Oregon Veterans’ Home in…
Country singers, Journey artist to appear at Fair
The Linn County Fair will feature singers Kristy Lee Cook, John Michael Montgomery, former Journey frontman Steve Augeri…
SH woman escapes injury in crash
A Sweet Home woman escaped injury in a Fourth of July collision between an ATV and a Jeep…
Wound care available in Lebanon
Samaritan Health Services has re-established a wound care clinic in Lebanon, as well as added vein care consultation…
Rachel Vogel Feb. 9, 1917 – June 28, 2017
Rachel Vogel Feb. 9, 1917 – June 28, 2017 Rachel Fannie Vogel, 100, of Sweet Home died just…
Bruce Anderson Sept. 13, 1932- July 9, 2017
Bruce Anderson Sept. 13, 1932- July 9, 2017 Bruce LeMoine Anderson, 84, of Sweet Home died July 9,…
Editorial: Review could lead to fixes for district drug testing program
It’s great to her that our School Board and district administrators are taking a fresh look at their…
Letters to the editor July 11, 2017
Trash rates should reflect service costs Editor: As reported in the July 5 edition of The New Era,…
Tree blocks Highway 20
Vehicle occupants survey the scene where a fallen tree blocked Highway 20 for nearly two hours Friday just…
Hotel has taken steps to secure pond area
Alfred Nichelson is the second person reported to have been found in the pond. On Dec. 30, 2016,…