‘Columbus’ column a poor argument
Editor: Your opinion column by Thomas Bowden about Columbus Day and 9/11 in the Oct. 12 edition was…
Argument contrary to orthodox beliefs
Editor: I must say, I was impressed by the alacrity, if not the brevity, with which Char LaFollette…
OSAA needs to maintain focus amid complaints about new sports alignments for schools
It’s not too common, for most newspapers, to editorialize about sports. They might congratulate a local team that’s…
State Fish Restoration and Enhancement Program board has opening
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials is accepting applications for one sport fishing representative and one public…
Despite injuries, Husky Harriers still running tough
Sweet Home’s cross-country teams are a little “banged up,” in the words of coach Billy Snow, but the…
Girls play tough half against Western Mennonite, but it’s not enough
It’s been a tough year for the Husky girls, who have yet to put a full 80 minutes…
Meetings on schools’ futures scheduled
School District 55 will host a public meeting in regard to the future of Holley and Crawfordsville schools…
Deanna McKay wins dispatching award
Deanna McKay of Sweet Home, a Linn County Sheriff’s Department dispatcher, was named the state’s Telecommunicator of the…
Police chief urges residents to call 911 – not old seven-digit numbers – for help
Sweet Home Police Chief Bob Burford is asking that residents remember to dial 911 for ambulance and fire…
School Lunch Menu
Elementary – Oct. 17 Stuffed Taco Sandwich or Mashed Potatoes and Beef Gravy – Oct. 18 Turkey Deli…
David Cheek, Melissa Spurgeon announce engagement
Melissa Spurgeon and David Cheek have announced their engagement to marry on Oct. 29. Spurgeon is the daughter…
Carly Richards marries Jason Dolan
Carly Richards and Jason Dolan were married in Ukiah, Calif., at their home, Dark Horse Vineyard, on July…
Wayne A. Neddeau
July 23, 1924-Sept. 30, 2005 Wayne A. Neddeau, 81, of Brownsville, died, Friday, Sept. 30 at his home…
Marguerite Sade
Jan. 9, 1906-Oct. 4, 2005 Marguerite Sade, 99, of Brownsville died on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Bridgecreek Care…
Duane Arthur Ringheimer
Nov. 20, 1934 – Oct. 5, 2005 Duane Arthur Ringheimer, 70, of Lebanon, died at his home on…
Hunting tag numbers to increase for some game next year
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission, at its regular monthly meeting in Salem last week, approved big game…
It’s another tough week for Sweet Home boys soccer
The Husky boys soccer team lost two games 3-0 last week against Elmira and Pleasant Hill. The Huskies…
Husky girls win first cross-country meet in years
The Sweet Home girls cross-country team won its first meet ?in a looong time,? according to coach Billy…
Spikers win two league matches, but can’t get by Stayton
Sweet Home continued its winning ways in conference play by defeating the two teams at the bottom of…
District 55 Schools Lunch Menu
District 55 Schools Lunch Menu (Subject to change) Elementary – Oct. 10 Soft PBJ’S or Nachos – Oct.…
School district welcomes new teachers
Following is a list of the new teachers who will start this year in School District 55 schools…
Sheriff’s Department investigating shooting of Lebanon man
Deputies are investigating a shooting that injured a Lebanon man about five miles up the 600 line off…
Trial for pair accused of abusing horses moved to Jan. 25
The animal neglect trial for Richard Stevens, 58, and Melissa Corliss, 31, has been continued to Jan. 25…
At 97, Meals on Wheels volunteer keeps rolling along
Susan Evans For The New Era One might think that at age 97, Jack Sherrard might be needing…