Congressman thanks voters
Editor: I appreciate the strong support given to me by the voters in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District in…
Letter sparked a nerve
Editor: Wow! The city of Sweet Home really dodged a bullet. After reading the letter by Kim Lawrence…
On Thanksgiving, remember why
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Turkey Day. Football games. Family. For many, lots of food and drink. It’s easy to…
Seventh-grade spikers win all but two
The Sweet Home Junior High seventh-grade A team won all but two of its games this year, finishing…
Soccer teams have good year
Although they played under the name of Boys and Girls Club of Sweet Home this year and played…
Junior high girls soccer team
The Sweet Home junior high-aged girls soccer team is, in front row, from left, Rylee Links, Carissa Swanson,…
Eighth-grade spikers improve during rough season
The Sweet Home Junior High eighth-grade volleyball team had a “fun” season this year, according to Coach Michele…
Seventh-graders wind up with 3-3 split in football
The Sweet Home Junior High seventh-grade football team finished the season at 3-3 this year. From left, in…
SHJH eighth-graders post undefeated football season
The Sweet Home Junior High eighth-grade football team finished a perfect season this month. The team won six…
Husky freshmen finish football season 6-2 after fast start
Sweet Home’s freshman football team got off to a roaring start this year, putting together five straight wins…
Honoring Veterans
The annual Veterans Day Parade in Albany on Saturday, Nov. 11, included a variety of Sweet Home entries.
Abraham Howser
Feb. 24, 1942-June 12, 2006 Abraham Johnathan Howser, 64, a former Sweet Home resident, died June 12, 2006,…
Bobby Guthrie
Dec. 18, 1960-Nov. 6, 2006 Bobby Wayne Guthrie, 45, died in Albany after a short battle with cancer.…
Veetta Housen
Nov. 25, 1928 – Nov. 10, 2006 Veetta Housen, 77, died Nov. 10, 2006 in Crawfordsville. She was…
Marty Amundson
July 18, 1959 – Nov. 12, 2006 Marty Joe Amundson, 47, of Sweet Home died at his home…
Democrats’ wins prompt concern
Editor: Now the Democrats have total control over the House and the Senate. I guess the only question…
Election thanks and no thanks
Editor: I would like to take this time to thank the 956 voters who believed in me. And…
Stupidity on all fronts is disappointing
Election time can be a real high or it can be harsh. It’s great when the candidate or…
Volleyball award winners
Libero Michelle Cliver was named Most Valuable Player for the Huskies varsity volleyball squad at the team’s awards…
Husky cheerleaders make all-state team
Two Husky cheerleaders made the 4A Division all-state cheer squad Saturday at Springfield High School. Stefanie Crocker placed…
Girls water polo awards
Alyshia Benzo was named high school girls water polo most valuable player at the annual awards dessert held…
Outdoors: Guile more important than gear in filling a hunter’s tag
Shane Ullrich The New Era Someone asked me recently, “Does everyone around here hunt? It seems that if…
Girls soccer awards
Jill Wilson was named the high school girls soccer most valuable player during the team’s annual dessert held…
Boys soccer awards
K.C. Hanscam was named high school boys soccer most valuable player during the team’s annual awards dessert held…
Boys water polo awards
Jayce Calhoon was named most valuable player on the high school boys water polo team at the annual…