Authorities seek fugitive, who stands 6-8
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a wanted fugitive out of Lewis County, Wash., Linn County…
Pedestrian struck on Long Street expected to survive after critical injuries
A 56-year old woman remained hospitalized Monday after being hit by a vehicle while crossing Long Street on…
Police seek suspect in credit fraud case
Sweet Home police are seeking Jamie Geiger, 29, of Sweet Home. She is a suspect in a case…
Public Safety Log March 12, 2014
March 10 7:11 a.m. – Two-vehicle crash, Pleasant Valley and Main. Drivers were Lena Louisa Tucker, 44, and…
Suspects arrested in tire-slashings
Sweet Home police have arrested two suspects in connection with the slashing of tires of some 17 vehicles…
Search and Rescue team has openings for teenagers
The Linn County Sheriff Sheriff’s Office is recruiting young men and women, ages 14 to 18, to join…
Rolland Conklin
Jan. 4, 1921 – March 6, 2014 Rolland C. Conklin, 93, of Sweet Home died March 6, 2014.…
Arend Franken
Nov. 21, 1925 – Feb. 24, 2014 Arend J. Franken, 88, of Sweet Home, died Feb. 24. 2014.…
Sweet Home’s legacy of volunteerism strikes home at banquet
We hear a lot about volunteerism here in Sweet Home, and I think it’s easy to take it…
City does great clean-up job
Editor: I would like to share my observations of how well the city Public Works Department has been…
Kent named girls outstanding player
The Huskies girls varsity basketball team named Haley Kent their Outstanding Player of the Year during their annual…
UPDATE:Woman remains hospitalized after being struck by car
A 56-year old woman remained hospitalized Wednesday after being hit by a vehicle while crossing Long Street Tuesday…
Around Town for March 5, 2014
Foster Dam Road closures this week The road over Foster Dam will be closed from 8 a.m. to…
Porters mark anniversary
Longtime readers of The New Era may recognize the gentleman in this photo, Harley “Pete” Porter, who for…
SHEDG members to vote on four board seats at annual meeting
The Sweet Home Economic Development Group (SHEDG) will hold its annual membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March…
March 6 meeting to focus on SHJH neighborhood walking, biking safety
An effort to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety around Sweet Home Junior High kicks off officially with a…
Public Safety Log March 5, 2014
March 3 1:16 a.m. – Lisa Marie Krisman, 42, arrested on Sweet Home warrant for failure to comply…
Corps to use dye to test river below Foster Dam
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is alerting South Santiam River users downstream of Foster Dam that they…
Diver drowns Sunday in Clear Lake
Linn County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a drowning that occurred Sunday morning at Clear Lake. According to Sheriff…
Clifford Keegan
Aug. 7, 1932 – Feb. 27, 2014 Clifford Eugene Keegan, 81, of Sweet Home, died Feb. 27, 2014…
Melanie Frantz
March 6, 1972 – Feb. 9, 2014 Melanie Frantz, 41, of Sweet Home died Feb. 9, 2014 in…
Where’s tax (and other money going?
Editor: I believe our liberal state leaders are learning from our Sweet Home liberal leaders how to lose,…
Fir Lawn camp effort needs help
Editor: Fir Lawn Lutheran Church is making a difference in the lives of young people in Sweet Home,…
Pointing our kids to the outdoors
This editorial concerns a story that hasn’t even run in our paper. It’s about a meeting held a…
Girls top OSAA academics listing
Not only did Sweet Home’s girls win the district swim meet and place third in state, but they…