Public Safety Log July 20, 2015
July 20 12:29 p.m. – Rhonda Christine Reed, 54, arrested for driving under the influence, 10th and Main.…
A&W, cheer win top honors in Sportsman’s Holiday parade
Sweepstakes: Sweet Home A&W Restaurant Sportsman’s Holiday Parade Committee Choice: Sweet Home Cheer Dignitaries: First place, VVA Chapther…
1946 Ford Woody is best of show in Sweet Home Sweet Ride
Best Make-Out Car: 1958 Oldsmobile owned by Larry Sprinkel of Albany. Best Investment: 1971 AMC Javelin SST owned…
SH Sr. American team rallies for trip to state tourney
Sweet Home’s Senior American baseball team advanced to the state playoffs in Corvallis with a second-place finish in…
In times of disagreement, respect and decency are paramount
The New Era Respect has been a key attribute of Sweet Home city government for many years and,…
Shootings further mar Obama legacy
Editor: As I write this I am listening to the initial reports of the shootings in Chattanooga, Tenn.…
Thanks to police, firefighters for help
Editor: We would like send a giant thank you to Sweet Home Police and Fire departments for their…
Midget Federal goes 1-2 at state
In a hard-fought state playoff contest Thursday, the Sweet Home Midget Federal team, ages 9-10, lost to Westview…
City issues, though difficult, do not need to be over-complicated
The New Era Our City Council has been busy. As evident from the four separate, lengthy stories we’re…
Roger Feigum
Dec. 2, 1931 – July 14, 2015 Roger Feigum peacefully passed away at home of natural causes on…
Foster open water polo tourney draws teams from length of West Coast
The fourth annual TruWest Oregon Open Water water polo tournament at Foster Lake may not have been bigger,…
Royal Clifford Groshong
Dec. 4, 1926 – July 8, 2015 Royal Clifford Groshong, 88, of Florence passed away Wednesday. He was…
Jo Ella Lutton
April 18, 1933-July 15, 2015 Jo Ella Lutton, 82, of Lebanon, died Wednesday, July 15 at her home.…
Paulette Hartsook
Jan. 28, 1944 – July 18, 2015 Paulette Marie Hartsook, 71, of Albany formerly of Sweet Home passed…
Chester Royer
March 8, 1930 – July 16, 2015 Chester Orval Royer, 85, of Foster, died July 16, 2015. He…
2015 Linn County Fair starts Wednesday
Here are some of the highlights of what’s on the schedule for this year’s Linn County Fair! Wednesday…
Mysterious early-morning fire destroys pickup on Main Street
Sweet Home Police Department is investigating a fire that destroyed a pickup truck and damaged Seamingly Creative early…
Public Safety Log July 13, 2015
July 13 1:35 a.m. – Callers reported a pickup truck on fire, 1245 Main St., Seamingly Creative. Fire…
Public Safety Fair to be combined with concert at Sankey Park Thursday
In a different time and place, the annual Jim Bean Public Safety Fair begins at 5 p.m. on…
Parade ends abruptly for vehicles involved in crash at 18th and Long
Two men were injured in a three-vehicle crash among parade participants Saturday morning. Sweet Home medics transported Dan…
SHHS 2014-15 academic awards list
Following are students named as top performers in various classes at Sweet Home High School during the 2014-15…
SHHS Class of 2015 scholarships list tops $2 million
This year’s class of graduating Sweet Home High School students received a total of $2,088,191 in college scholarships,…
Loving doesn’t require endorsing
Editor: Jesus said the greatest commandment is to “Love thy neighbor as you would love yourself.” Just because…
SH has economic need for airport
Editor: Do any of the City Council members or the people of Sweet Home have any idea what…
Florencio Rodriguez
Sept. 24, 1942 – July 7, 2015 Florencio Rodriguez, 72, of Sweet Home died July 7, 2015. He…