Classroom boring? Try forestry
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Say you’re a kid who isn’t particularly thrilled by the idea of…
As holidays approach, local taxi stands by
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Nine months into his stint as Sweet Home’s only taxi operator, Michael…
Photo flop gets local family on TV show
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Jody Garber and her family are “huge” fans of the Ellen Degeneres…
10 for 10 leaves no room for excuses, helps charities
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Ever had a hankering to get in shape but you’re not sure…
New gym gives ELCA a home court
Scott Swanson Of The New Era With a snip of the scissors, more than a decade of working…
East county to get community health clinic
Scott Swanson Of The New Era A $600,000 federal grant will result in establishment of a new community…
Wrestlers’ depth may be key to tournament success
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Last year the Sweet Home wrestling squad demonstrated how teamwork wins championships.…
Photographer enjoyed life in the thick of it
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Edwin Norgord didn’t grow up intending to be a news photographer. He…
Boy swimmers hoping for strong year; girls very green as season gets under way
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Sweet Home’s boys swim team has every reason to expect a good…
Scientist: Forest conditions spell danger
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Some day a very, very bad fire may sweep out of the…
Two of a kind-sort of
Scott Swanson Of The New Era The boys are good friends, even if they are pretty opposite personalities.…
Taking a step toward revitalizing town
Scott Swanson If you’ve read our front page today, you’ll know that Sweet Home is one of eight…
Fuel costs, though painful, could be plus
Scott Swanson Feeling a little pinched at the pump these days? Gas in Oregon costs nearly 75 cents…
U14 girls win Kidsports soccer title
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Sweet Home’s junior high-aged girls soccer team won the Kidsports Division II…
‘Redneck Life’ a hit for former local resident
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Life was going decently for Bubba Junior until he weighed himself at…
Cedar for Indians
Scott Swanson Of The New Era As a powerful helicopter crested a forested ridge Friday with a long…
Girls place eighth in state cross-country meet
Scott Swanson Of The New Era The Sweet Home girls cross-country team has proved consistent this year, a…
One giant Christmas tree
Scott Swanson Of The New Era It was a pretty typical harvest-ready Douglas fir tree standing along Swamp…
Girls win first district cross-country title in 14 years
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Sweet Home’s girls cross-country team, led by Amanda Basham, and bolstered by…
Fire destroys vacant house on Surrey Lane
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Fire destroyed an empty single-family residence Thursday morning, Oct. 11, at 541…
A Man of Influence
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Sweet Home Head Football Coach Rob Younger has been named recipient of…
Pharmacy group announces opening of new drug store at Thriftway
Scott Swanson Of The New Era A former local pharmacist and several partners are establishing a new independent…
New body shop seeks to raise the bar
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Brad Newport met Les Barnes when Barnes worked on Newport’s 1969 Mustang…
Amanda Basham, Bryan Warth named Junior First Citizens
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Amanda Basham and Bryan Warth have been selected as Sweet Home High…
Drop-off in contributions from churches leaves SHEM in need of help
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Sweet Home Emergency Ministries needs help, its leaders say. “We seem to…