Local woman named TOPS weight loser of year
The day Peggy Blair found out that she was Oregon’s TOPS Queen brought mixed emotions. Blair, a longtime…
School Board set to address state-mandated cellphone policy
It was a busy night for Sweet Home School Board members on Sept. 8. Much of the three-hour…
Editorial: Charlie Kirk murder prompts unpleasant questions about ourselves
It’s probably no surprise that, after recent events, I’m one of many who are questioning where we are…
Huskies come away with ‘ugly’ football win against Molalla
It was an “ugly, ugly win” in the words of Head Coach Ryan Adams as his players left…
Football: Goal to play in November getting sharper with experience
It’s a new year for Sweet Home football and Coach Ryan Adams, starting his fifth year at the…
Huskies seeking to turn up heat in boys soccer
They’ve been a team of youngsters, both in age and soccer experience, slogging it out against some of…
William Kisselburgh
May 8, 1954 – Sept. 2, 2025 William Desmond Kisselburgh, 71, affectionately known as Bill, passed away peacefully…
Savior or Self-Promoter?
Nick Green’s big ideas to revive rural Oregon have divided John Day. By Nigel Jaquiss Oregon Journalism Project…
School Board member added, another resigns
Sweet Home School Board members chose a new board member Monday night, Sept. 8, then watched another of…
New memorial honors “Renaissance man” Dr. Alan Blake
Dr. Alan Blake was one of Dr. Gary Goby’s customers – at Goby’s lumberyard, Goby’s Walnut Products, located…
Sept. 8 meeting: School Board to learn about governance, ethics, then elect new member and officers
The Sweet Home School District announced Thursday, Sept. 4, that the School Board will hold a work session…
Editorial: ODOT signals need for change
As reported on page 1 in this week’s issue, it looks like Sweet Home is not only going…
Jamboree lifers sad to see festival go; it left memories
Larry Johnson was athletic director at Sweet Home High School in 1992 when he got invited to a…
Samaritan announces it will not close Lebanon birthing center
Samaritan Health Services announced Wednesday, Aug. 27, that it will continue to offer maternity care for women and…
Editorial: Showdown in Salem may test legislators’ desire to raise taxes
Earlier this month, I intended to write about something important to me personally, but which I admit is…
After decades of service, Tell & Sell duo reach final deadline
Gary Brown and Connie Conner stand in the production area of the building they’ve occupied for the last…
Ladder truck damage puts future at public events in question
Sweet Home Fire’s ladder truck may be a no-show at upcoming events Fire Chief Nick Tyler told Sweet…
Local softball player gets taste of national-level competition
Natalie McCool tried a couple of sports before she found one she really liked. “I’ve tried basketball and…
Rapid ‘amazing’ response by firefighters saves structures in Holley fire
A large vegetation fire burned roughly 25 acres in Holley late Monday afternoon, but firefighters were able to…
Firefighters respond to large vegetation fire off Rice Road
Firefighters from multiple local agencies are working to battle a large vegetation fire located between Rice Road and…
Neuschwander: Motives for targeting superintendent upright
Editor’s note: Former Sweet Home School Board Chair Floyd Neuschwander was the focus of a number of accusations…
School district to seek ‘feedback’ on cellphone ban for students
Sweet Home School Board members got a heads-up about district plans to ban student use of cellphones during…
School Board takes action in face of accusations
Former Sweet Home School Board Chair Jason Redick and newly elected member Dustin Nichol gave the board a…
Library Summer Reading
Friday, Aug. 8, was Game Day at Sankey Park for Sweet Home Library’s Summer Reading Program participants. This…
Barstad says she resigned from School Board prior to arrest; disputes allegations
Erin Barstad, who was arrested following a domestic incident late Tuesday evening, Aug, 6, notified The New Era…