SHARE hands out ‘Know Your Sweet Home’ awards
Throughout the summer, the SHARE Tourism Committee has been quietly observing an abundance of exemplary customer service. Although…
Robbery suspect pleads guilty
Marco Levi Ashe, 32, pleaded guilty in Linn County Circuit Court to second-degree robbery, first-degree burglary and first-degree…
Wrestlers miss medals at Fargo
Sweet Home wrestlers came up short of All-American status at this year’s Cadet and Junior wrestling national championships…
Execution methods deserve rethinking
Editor: Regarding executions: Some say bring back the firing squads, but I say that’s too messy. How we…
Pay close attention to new Post Plan
Editor: The United States Postal Service has established a review process for certain post offices known as the…
Donald Meryle Preston
March 25, 1934 – July 21, 2014 Donald Meryle Preston, 80, of Sweet Home passed away Monday. He…
Mary Jarvis
Feb. 16, 1935 – July 20, 2014 Mary Munean Hisel Jarvis, 79, of Bend died July 20, 2014…
June Arlene Cook
Feb. 28, 1931 – July 22,2014 June A. Cook, of Sweet Home passed away on Tuesday, July 22,…
Editorial: Welcome to Sweet Home and thanks for coming
We want to extend a warm welcome to our 2014 Oregon Jamboree visitors and performers! You’re coming to…
Editorial: Aug. 5 Night Out event can bring residents together for good
Margaret Mead, the famous anthropologist, once said, ““Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can…
Around Town for July 23, 2014
July 23 deadline for B&G fall sports Deadlines for registering for Boys and Girls Club fall sports are…
TNE wins news, advertising awards in contest
The New Era won 16 awards, including eight first places, in the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association’s Better Newspapers…
SH woman among Portland Bible grads
Allerey Moffet of Sweet Home graduated from Portland Bible College on May 16. She graduated magna cum laude…
Kellie Pollock, Bradley Pitts Jr. announce engagement
Kellie Pollock and Bradley Pitts Jr. have announced their engagement to marry. The bride-to-be is the daughter of…
Four arrested in SH drug bust
Four people were arrested Tuesday, July 22, during a drug bust at 1418 Westwood Lane in Sweet Home.…
Public Safety Log July 23, 2014
July 21 9:54 a.m. – Rubin Lee Dimmick, 18, arrested for felony attempting to elude, misdemeanor attempting to…
Candidate may warrant some head-turning
The good news from the initial gubernatorial debate is that there’s actually a clear choice between challenger Dennis…
Fun and games on the road
These local women made up two teams that competed in the July 11-12 Barrel to Keg relay from…
Fabulous Fair Fun
Enjoying a ride on the Drop Zone during the Linn County Fair held last week are, from left,…
Gubernatorial debate video link
To watch video footage of last week’s Gubernatorial debate, follow the link below for the several-part video. http://www.katu.com/politics/Watch-Kitzhaber-Richardson-square-off-in-first-debate-267746321.html
Huskies drop heartbreakers to finish summer baseball
Sweet Home high school summer baseball ended on the road July 14 with a pair of heartbreakers, with…
Heaven King
Sept. 22, 1977 – July 9, 2014 Heaven Raynell “Angel” King, 36, of Sweet Home was found dead…
Bertha Malone
Nov. 10, 1912 – July 10, 2014 Bertha L. Malone, 101, of Sweet Home died July 10, 2014.…
Kathy Elaine Seibert
Sept. 4, 1949 – July 14, 2014 Kathy Elaine Seibert, 64, of Christmas Valley passed away July 14,…
Lois Marie May
April 17, 1926 – July 14, 2014 Lois Marie May, 88, a resident of Dallas, died at her…