Plane capsizes on Foster Lake; No one injured
A float plane capsized Tuesday afternoon, July 25, while traveling across Foster Lake at low speed, pulling a…
OSP seeks witnesses to serious injury crash on HWY 20
Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle, head-on crash on Highway 20 near milepost…
Motorcyclist dies in collision with log truck
A motorcyclist from Salem died Tuesday morning, July 18, in a collision with a log truck, according to…
Correction: Arrestee in DUI case wrongly identified in crime report
An entry in the Public Safety log of the July 11 edition of The New Era contained errors…
Cultural experience at the Fair
Sweet Home High School Josai Club members and their Japanese counterparts from Josai, the Tokyo-based college prep school…
Public Safety Log July 18, 2017
July 17 12:17 a.m. – John Cotta Teixeira, 74, cited and released in field on Linn County Justice…
Girls learn cheer at camp
At a cheer skills camp, Sweet Home club cheer and high school cheer team members play a game…
Mobile home destroyed by fire
Fire destroyed a Liberty Road home early Saturday morning, July 15. Firefighters responded to the reported fire at…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…