The New Era
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Huskiettes finish 10th at state
The Sweet Home High School Huskiettes dance team finished 10th in its division at the state competition held…
March 21, 2017
SH golfers’ success in openers comes at individual level
Sweet Home’s boys golfers opened their season Tuesday, March 14, with scramble-format season-opening tournament at Mallard Creek. Playing…
March 21, 2017
Huskies cheer coach named state and sectional Coach of the Year
The National Federation of State High School Association has named Sweet Home High School cheer Coach Amber Rosa…
March 21, 2017
Peggy Lou Thomas Sept. 3, 1936 – March 16, 2017
Peggy Thomas, 80, passed away March 16, 2017 at Partners In Care in Bend, with her husband Lewis…
March 21, 2017
Arlen Moore July 9, 1931 – March 13, 2017
Arlen Moore July 9, 1931 – March 13, 2017 Arlen Carl Moore, 85, of Sweet Home died quietly…
March 21, 2017
Huskies get off to slow start with winless first week of softball
Sweet Home opened its softball season with a 4-3 loss at Newport Saturday after losing under the 10-run…
March 21, 2017
Cledith T. Duncan
Jan. 15, 1932 – March 19, 2017 Longtime Kenai resident Cledith T. (Thompson) Duncan, 85, passed away Sunday,…
March 21, 2017
Editorial: To really solve our problems, senators need to extend a hand
It’s not hard to find fault with President Trump. His often boorish behavior and shotgun approach to factuality…
March 21, 2017
Two Husky alums compete on national college wrestling stage
Tyler Cowger has cemented his legacy as one of the top wrestlers Southern Oregon University has put on…
March 21, 2017
Baseball team opens season with win
With enough break in the rain Monday evening, the Huskies finally opened their baseball season with a 5-2…
March 21, 2017
Around Town March 14, 2017
Openings for local youth work crew The Sweet Home Ranger District is recruiting for a five-week summer youth…
March 14, 2017
Local board positions lack candidates as March 16 election filing deadline looms
As of March 13, five candidates had filed for 10 open local government board positions that will be…
March 14, 2017
SH officer completes academy
Sweet Home Police Officer Keenan Martin will graduate Friday, March 17, as part of the Oregon Department of…
March 14, 2017
City Quality Development Awards awarded to six local businesses
The Sweet Home Planning Commission presented its annual Quality Development Awards Monday evening. The awards are given to…
March 14, 2017
Public Safety Log March 14, 2017
March 12 6:57 a.m. – Caller reported a male lying on the sidewalk, 1530 Main St., Santiam Drug.…
March 14, 2017
State grant funding available for humanities, arts, history
The Linn County Cultural Commission is accepting proposals for grants to fund projects that will promote and improve…
March 14, 2017
Huskiettes host annual dance exhibition as they prepare for state
Sweet Home’s dance/drill team, the Huskiettes, above, hosted their annual dance exhibition Monday night at the Main Gym,…
March 14, 2017
Winter All-League, All-State honorees
Sweet Home athletes who earned All-League and/or All-State honors include, in front, from left, Lauren Yon, Swimming, First…
March 14, 2017
Kobe Olson named top SH wrestler
Kobe Olson was named the wrestling team’s top performer at the Huskies’ awards night Sunday, March 12. Olson,…
March 14, 2017
Death Notices March 14, 2017
Betty Ann Debusschere, 72, of Sweet Home died March 10, 2017. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.…
March 14, 2017
Braydon Dandurand Braxton Dandurand March 6, 2017-March 6, 2017
Braydon Dandurand Braxton Dandurand March 6, 2017-March 6, 2017 Infant twins Braydon Robert and Braxton Ryder Dandurand were…
March 14, 2017
Cheer squad names Ilima Kaauwai-Walker MVP
Senior Ilima Kaauwai-Walker was named most valuable player, the Pink Pom Girl of the Year, by her teammates…
March 14, 2017
Johanna ‘Jo’ Mae Palmer McCubbins Aug. 25, 1934 – March 7, 2017
Johanna “Jo” Mae Palmer McCubbins, 82, of Sweet Home went home to the Lord on March 7, 2017.…
March 14, 2017
Gearlyn Wands Nov. 16, 1946 – March 10, 2017
Gearlyn Wands Nov. 16, 1946 – March 10, 2017 Gearlyn Sue Wands, 70, of Lebanon, formerly of Sweet…
March 14, 2017
April Underwood, Kayla Miller named top hoops players
Kayla Miller was named Defensive Player of the Year, and April Underwood was named Offensive Player of the…
March 7, 2017