Scott Swanson
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Swimmers Aiming for State Trophies for Both Boys, Girls
Sweet Home’s swimmers are starting the year with a veteran line-up that gives the Huskies hope for a…
December 13, 2024
Huskies Back in Hunt for State Wrestling Trophy
Coming off a state wrestling championship for the boys, with most of the top finishers from that team…
December 13, 2024
Local Newspaper Facing Dire Situation
Faithful readers of The New Era may recall the issue, several years ago in 2021, in which the…
December 13, 2024
Huskies Named to All-League Honors
The following Sweet Home athletes are among Oregon West Conference All-League honorees in sports other than football: from…
November 25, 2024
SH’s Emma Whitton 4th at State, LaLonde Wins 1A/2A/3A Title
Emma Whitton became Sweet Home’s highest finisher since 2014 and the second-highest girl ever for the Huskies when…
November 12, 2024
Sanchez Re-Elected, Three New Names Added to Council
This story was updated Nov. 11, 2024, to reflect updated election results. Sweet Home voters re-elected City Council…
November 6, 2024
Whitton Makes XC State Meet with Runner-Up Finish at Districts
Freshman Emma Whitton became Sweet Home’s first state meet qualifier in cross-country since 2018 with a second-place finish…
November 5, 2024
Veterans Parade Will Be 50th for SH Native Al Severson
When Al Severson picks up the microphone on Monday, Nov. 11, to announce the Albany Veterans Day Parade,…
November 5, 2024
A Man ‘Beyond Reproach,’ Robert Snyder Steps Down From City
After 35 years as Sweet Home’s city attorney, Robert Snyder is preparing for life after law. He’s being…
October 30, 2024
Whitton Only a Step Behind League Leader in Girls XC
Freshman Emma Whitton delivered the most exciting cross-country race in recent years for Sweet Home on Saturday, Oct.…
October 21, 2024
Husky girls post strong finish on otherwise slow day at Philomath
Sweet Home got a chance Saturday, Oct. 16, to get a preview of the Oregon West championship cross-country…
October 15, 2024
Sweet Home Runners Dominate at Home
Sweet Home athletes swept nearly all the competitions Saturday, Sept. 28, during the cross-country team’s home meet at…
October 4, 2024
Huskies stand out at Northwest XC Classic
Sweet Home’s McKenzie Miller and Emma Whitton established themselves among the top cross-country runners in not just the…
September 24, 2024
Miller, Whitton Lead Sweet Home at Stayton Invite
Sweet Home’s McKenzie Miller and Emma Whitton were top-10 finishers Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Stayton Invitational cross-country…
September 24, 2024
Cross-Country Team Grows Under Young Roster in Coach Martin’s Third Year
In Coach Dave Martin’s third year at the helm of the Sweet Home cross-country program, he says things…
September 11, 2024
Sieminski, Wright named Most Valuable for Track and Field Team
Seniors Lydia Wright and Kyle Sieminski were named Most Valuable Athletes for the track and field team Friday,…
May 27, 2024
Huskies Double Medals Haul at State Track Championships
Sweet Home finished with four medalists at the 4A State Track and Field Championships, held Friday and Saturday,…
May 20, 2024
Huskies Notch Best District Track Finish in Years
The biggest surprise of the Oregon West Conference’s district meet at Newport on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11,…
May 15, 2024
Huskies Ready for Track and Field Districts
Sweet Home swept nearly all the events on both the boys and girls sides in the Huskies’ dual…
May 6, 2024
Weather Didn’t Stop Huskies from Performing
Despite some pouring rain that created adverse conditions Friday, April 26, Sweet Home athletes produced some personal bests…
May 1, 2024
Track Faces Top Competition at Meet of Champions
Sweet Home’s track and field athletes had a good day Tuesday, April 23, in a dual at North…
April 23, 2024
Sweet Home Sweeps Woodburn in Dual Track Meet
Sweet Home’s track and field teams enjoyed taking a victory lap after defeating Woodburn’s boys and girls at…
April 18, 2024
Good Week for Huskies Track and Field
Sweet Home’s track and field athletes faced bigger competition Saturday, April 6, than they have in nearly a…
April 10, 2024
Newcomers, Veterans Post ‘Promising’ Results in Track at Stayton
Sweet Home’s track and field squad got its competitive season rolling Thursday, March 21, with second-place finishes by…
March 27, 2024
Young Talent Adds to Growing Momentum
Photo by Kristine Banker – Names listed alphabetically: Boys: Blake Arthur, Boden Sayer, Caden Foley, Cannon Klumph, Chase…
March 20, 2024