Willamette National Forest implements fire restrictions
As hot, dry temperatures continue, the Willamette National Forest will implement fire restrictions starting July 18, 2025. The…
After two one-run losses, SH fifth at JBO State
Sweet Home’s Junior National Green team finished fifth in the state tournament held July 11-13 at Meldrum Bar…
Scene Around Town: July 23, 2025
Jesus Festival The event, in which 17 local churches participated, was held Thursday, July 17, at Sankey Park. …
Dale Roy Larsen
Dale Roy Larsen Sept. 27, 1956 – July 13, 2025 Dale Roy Larsen, 68, of Sweet Home, passed…
Alice May (Hyland) Hanscam
Alice Hanscam Oct. 15, 1931 – July 16, 2025 In loving memory of Alice May (Hyland) Hanscam, beloved…
Events: July 23, 2025
Blood drive at Evangelical Church American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1…
Circuit Court: July 23, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
UPDATED: Police Logs: July 23, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Dear Editor: The Sweet Ride Charity Car Show for Kids was a success
Editor: This year was great – music by DJ Michael was right on, and the weather was perfect.…
Dear Editor: Loss of Oregon Jamboree hurts
Editor: I owned Trash to Treasure for 13 years, first downtown across from A&W and then I moved…
U10 Softball State Winners
Sweet Home’s U10 tournament softball team shows off their hardware after winning the USA Softball state “C” tournament…
Jami Cate announces she will run for state Senate seat
Rep. Jami Cate announced last week that she is running for the Oregon Senate District 6 seat, currently…
Angelita Sanchez announces run for local House seat
Sweet Home City Council member Angelita Sanchez announced last week that she will run for the House District…
Man arrested for allegedly lighting hayfield on fire
A Lebanon man was arrested late Friday, July 18, after allegedly throwing things at vehicles and then lighting…
From Our Files: July 23, 2025
July 27, 1950 The second application of anti-mosquito spray (DDT) is scheduled this week in the early…
Pursuit ends in Lebanon man’s suicide
A Lebanon man committed suicide Tuesday evening, July 15, after his mother was found bloodied on Washburn Heights…
Events: July 16, 2025
Annual Rummage & Craft Sale The Sweet Home Genealogical Society will hold its Summer Rummage & Craft Supply…
Marshall Ted Warriner
Marshall Warriner Nov. 24, 1944 – March 2, 2025 Marshall Ted Warriner passed peacefully at home in Washington…
Mary Jean Smith
Mary Smith Nov. 24, 1933 – June 7, 2025 Mary Jean Smith, 91, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Gina Marie Radley
Gina Radley May 29, 1966 – July 3, 2025 Gina Marie Radley, 59, of Sweet Home, passed away…
David Eugene Poto
David Poto Feb.4, 1949 – July 2, 2025 David Eugene Poto, 76, of Sweet Home, passed away July…
Death Notices: July 16, 2025
Anthony Jewell May 10, 1971 – July 12, 2025 Anthony Brit Jewell, 54, of Sweet Home, passed away…