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: Writer wrong on marijuana facts
Editor: In her letter that appeared in the Oct. 18 edition of The New Era, Bonnie Neal states…
Letter: Disrespectful hurtful to veterans
Editor: The trend of disrespect to our country continues progress out of control, without any regard to veterans’…
Obituary: Dianne Meacham
Aug. 1, 1947 – Oct. 10, 2017 Dianne Davis Meacham, 83, of Sweet Home died early in the…
Obituary: Kevin Candy
Dec. 31, 1969 – Oct. 13, 2017 Kevin Ross Candy, 47, of Sweet Home died Oct. 13, 2017.…
Obituary: Kerri Blachly
April 3, 1970 – Oct. 17, 2017 Kerri May Blachly, 47, of Sweet Home died Oct. 17, 2017.…
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…
Cross-country heading to district championships
Sweet Home’s cross-country team ran through its final tune-up for this week’s district championships when the Huskies competed…
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: 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: Tired of solitude? Join Manna meals
Editor: If you are tired of eating alone at home, come join us at Manna. This is not…
Flue fire damages 4th Avenue home
Firefighters doused a 4th Avenue flue fire Friday evening. Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District responded to a…
Snowfall in mountains causes multiple wrecks on Hwy. 20
Oegon State Police and Linn County Sheriff’s patrol officers, along with Oregon Department of Transporation personnel, responded to…
Husky girls use quick strikes to beat Sisters 2-1 in soccer
Sweet Home’s girls beat Sisters 2-1 at home Thursday evening, Oct. 12, in soccer. The Huskies got off…
Husky harriers showing some big gains
Things are coming together for Sweet Home’s cross-country runners. The Huskies posted another slew of personal best times…
Depth costs Husky boys as they fall in league soccer standings
The Huskies lost games at Junction City 4-2 and Sisters 4-0 last week as mounting injuries eviscerated their…
Letter: Apologies to young for adult decisions
Editor: With deep regret I submit this apology to the youngsters of Sweet Home, present and future. In…
Letter: Plants’ placement creates hazards
Editor: There ought to be a law against obstructing driver visibility along roads. And one against cities, counties,…
Almettia Naeve
June 10, 1931 – Oct. 14, 2017 Almettia Naeve, 86, of Sweet Home died Oct. 14, 2017 in…
Cecil Hoots
Nov. 14, 1922 – Oct. 14, 2017 Cecil Edward “Pete” Hoots, 94, of Sweet Home, and formerly of…