Voters pass county sheriff’s levy
Sarah Brown Voters on Tuesday, Nov. 2, passed Measure 22-189, the high-profile four-year law enforcement levy proposed by…
Kids learn basic bike maintenance during LEAP program
Sarah Brown Twins Kaydin and Xavier Pennington, 13, rolled away from the Boys & Girls Club of the…
Dr. Emmert returns to mid-valley to finish residency
Sarah Brown Dr. Amanda Emmert, the first local graduate of the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific…
COVID vaccination rates low in SH
Sarah Brown Residents in Sweet Home may be feeling the climate’s heat this week, but at least there’s…
Couple mixes cycling, other pastimes as they tour world
Sarah Brown For Donna Short, taking a photograph helps her be present in the moment and really see…
Life’s busy for new Senior Center director, despite COVID shutdown
Sarah Brown If Dawn Mitchell, co-director at the Sweet Home Senior Center, could take time away from her…
Couple leave high-octane jobs for new life in Sweet Home
Sarah Brown John and Jane Suh spent their entire lives in cities, but for the past year have…
Bureaucratic boo-boo brings local tree farm unexpected publicity
Sarah Brown Jon West, owner of West’s Tree Farm on Berlin Road, finds social media and the Internet…
Local director brings stories of service to life in ‘Veterans’ Voices’
Sarah Brown As a storyteller and eight-year volunteer on the South Willamette Valley Honor Flight, Leigh Matthews Bock…
Retired dentist stays active with interests ranging far and wide
Sarah Brown When Henry Wolthuis retired from his dentistry practice in Sweet Home in 2014, he found himself…
Women on Weddle: Seniors decide they’re done with sitting
Sarah Brown Editor’s note: The New Era’s policy is to not promote individuals on our staff in our…
Cascadia resident’s Ghost Towne awakens memories of past
Sarah Brown What started out as a means to keep Terry Lahodny’s pets safe and teach his grandchildren…
Sr. Center director stepping down – figuratively, at least
Sarah Brown In the early mornings, while most people are still asleep or just beginning to wake up,…
Lebanon complex to have 48 units
Sarah Brown Applegate Landing broke ground on its new veterans housing project in Lebanon Friday, Aug. 21. The…
Old craft gets new life
Sarah Brown Of The New Era There’s an old Scout song and a movie about Steamboat Bill, but…
At 83, age hasn’t slowed Howard Crover much as he’s still haulin’ logs
Sarah Brown Some people are so married to something that the phrase, “It’s in their blood,” rings true…
Seniors devote seamstress skills to maskmaking efforts
Sarah Brown More people are stepping into the public sphere as Phase 1 of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening…
Meals on Wheels deliveries ongoing, with some coronavirus precautions
Sarah Brown While much of its senior clientele is sheltering-in-place due to coronavirus restrictions, Meals on Wheels continues…
Local man saved by cutting-edge cardiac technology
Sarah Brown In the aftermath of the ice storm of 2017, Dennis Eggers set to work cutting up…
Samaritan unveils new STARS inpatient drug treatment center
Sarah Brown The new facility for Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services, at 111 N. Main, at the intersection…
Rock club members on lookout for treasures – and for next generation
Sarah Brown Though the 72nd annual Sweet Home Gem and Mineral Show had to be canceled due to…
Community support helps owner retrieve missing shepherds
Sarah Brown For someone who teaches Tai Chi and Qigong, Jim Adamik was surprised to find his patience…
From SHHS track to Venice Beach and beyond, life’s been challenge for Pam Walker
Sarah Brown Pam Walker would tell you she started her athletic career when she was in the third…
Camp Tadmor hosts how-to for outdoor schools
Sarah Brown Outdoor School providers from across Oregon converged at Camp Tadmor in late January to build opportunities…
Carver uses scroll saw to create intricate wood designs
Sarah Brown Like many kids growing up in impoverished circumstances, Ray Maynard had to use his imagination and…