Jailing journalists for keeping their word is bad business
Scott Swanson I once taught journalism at a university. Among the subjects I taught were media law and…
Sweet Home girl, who is autistic, wins instrument signed by stars
Scott Swanson Of The New Era When the phone rang at about 7:40 on the Monday morning following…
After 27 years, Udells calling it quits on Tree Day
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Want to learn how to make paper? Paper airplanes? Yoyo tricks? History…
100-year-old just wants to be outside
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Harold Rogers sits in his living room at Wiley Creek Community chatting…
15-pup litter leaves Sweet Home owner in ‘ruff’ situation
Scott Swanson Of The New Era The motherhood of Roxie, her Queensland red heeler dog, came as a…
Picture’s worth a thousand words when you’re talking game
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Shane Ullrich is taking this week off, so we’re seizing this opportunity…
Veteran’s dream takes flight
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Jim Johnson stood in his back yard and stared at the sky.…
Steelhead gym owners lay out some big plans
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Owners of the newly named Steelhead Strength and Fitness gym say they…
It’s sad to see Kropf go, but equal-time rule is right
Scott Swanson It’s unfortunate that State Rep. Jeff Kropf has decided that he must withdraw from his re-election…
Ticket master for the Jamboree
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Mel Wagoner moved to Oregon three decades ago with a bad case…
Mollies Bakery ready to re-open under new ownership and new face
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Mollies is back. The bakery, an icon in Sweet Home for more…
22-year veteran of Sweet Home schools finds new opportunity in Sherwood
Scott Swanson Of The New Era School District No. 55, which lost two of its top high school…
Preparation starts early for Santiam camp wrestlers
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Adam Abel may have been a foreigner, but you wouldn’t have known…
Oregon Jamboree tickets are ‘Gone, Gone, Gone’
Scott Swanson Of The New Era For the first time in its history, the Oregon Jamboree sold out…
12 arrested, 5 local homes targeted in drug sweep
Scott Swanson and Sean C. Morgan Of The New Era Twelve people were arrested Thursday, July 6, during…
Planning Commission approves charter school in church facility
Scott Swanson Of The New Era The proposed Sweet Home Charter School got a green light from the…
Sweet Home Clinic to get new doctors, nurse practitioner
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Samaritan Health Services officials say they have absolutely no plans to close…
Larry Blem chosen as parade grand marshal
Scott Swanson Of The New Era After years of selecting other people to be the grand marshal of…
Fresh and local co-op
Scott Swanson Of The New Era It’s Tuesday evening in the parking lot behind Periwinkle Provisions health foods…
Sportsman’s Holiday 2006 – Meet The Court: Julie Burcham
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Sportsman’s Holiday Princess Julie Burcham has joined the Court this year because…
President: SHEDG’s challenge is planning group’s next steps
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Sweet Home Economic Development Group President Ron Moore said this year’s Oregon…
Contractor lays out water system proposal
Scott Swanson Of The New Era City Council members will decide July 11 what direction they want to…
Nursery owner lives, breathes agriculture
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Farming is in Ag Marble’s blood. Marble, who will be 76 in…
Sportsman’s Holiday 2006: Meet The Court
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Sportsman’s Holiday Princess Sam Pierce says she’s watched the Sportsman’s Holiday courts…
Tagle signs to wrestle at OSU
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Sweet Home wrestler Trevor Tagle has signed a letter of commitment to…