New talent gains experience in Sweet Home Cross Country
Scott Swanson Sophomore Mckenzie Miller was Sweet Home’s top finisher at the Stayton XC Invitational Saturday, Sept. 9,…
Volleyball building tough team in league of giants
Scott Swanson One thing is sure for Sweet Home as it looks ahead to its 2023 volleyball schedule:…
“Really good day” for Sweet Home Husky cross-country
Scott Swanson Sweet Home’s young cross-country team had a “really good day” at their season-opening Ultimook Race in…
Journeyman Meat Cutter to Feed Store Owner Garry Burks Reflects on Nearly 50 Years at Santiam Feed and Supply
Scott Swanson By Scott Swanson For The New Era Garry Burks was a journeyman meat cutter in need…
New fire truck arrives in SH
Scott Swanson As their brand new fire truck rolled into the Sweet Home Fire Station yard last week,…
Final notes: Thanks for a great 18 years
Scott Swanson I’ve not looked forward to writing this column, but the time has come. It’s my “sayonara”…
Cars and music keep life’s motor running
Scott Swanson Steve Magnolia is not bored. He’s puttering in his garage, with some blues music reverberating off…
Notes from the Newsroom: Where did all the music go? (June 28, 2023)
Scott Swanson Some months ago, I was sitting backstage in the Sweet Home High School auditorium, awaiting my…
Secretary has left the building
Scott Swanson On her second-to-last day of work, Cyndi Rinehart was still busy at the front desk at…
Homeless camping forces removal of foliage from Norden Hall lot
Scott Swanson Angila Tack watched Wednesday, June 7, as an excavator operated by Brent Graham ripped out decorative…
Editorial: Advice to graduates: Seek truth
Scott Swanson Class of 2023 graduates, you face many new challenges. You’re moving into an adult world that’s…
Fir Lawn church to be sold
Scott Swanson Three months after an arson fire destroyed a portion of their building, Fir Lawn Lutheran Church…
DA: Shooting of Cascadia man justified
Scott Swanson Linn County District Attorney Doug Marteeny last week announced in a letter to the Oregon State…
A Quiet Leader
Scott Swanson Mike Reynolds isn’t one to impulsively grab the mic or the spotlight. But without hooplah he’s…
Editorial: Progress good for Sweet Home, even if it’s stressful
Scott Swanson Memorial Day kicked off what’s shaping up to be a very active summer for Sweet Home,…
Kelsie Rush commits to wrestle for Linfield University
Scott Swanson Kelsie Rush may not have been thinking long-term when she asked Coach Steve Thorpe in the…
Health group hears report on medical care struggles
Scott Swanson Sweet Home residents struggle with getting medical care, for a wide variety of reasons, a group…
Jake Sieminski signs to make SOU commitment official
Scott Swanson Jacob Sieminski signed a letter of intent Tuesday, May 4, to wrestle at Southern Oregon University.…
SHFAD gets grant for wildfire programs
Scott Swanson Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District has announced that it is implementing two new programs in…
Arrest made in Fir Lawn church fire
Scott Swanson A 36-year-old man was arrested last week in connection with the Feb. 25 arson fire that…
Editorial: Plans get legs with community engagement
Scott Swanson Hearing the City Council and staff discuss their plans for the future stirs … hope. Planning…
Editorial: Bad bill fueled by wrong priorities (April 5, 2023)
Scott Swanson A bill that’s making progress in the Oregon state Legislature is one that every rural Oregonian…
Jamboree announces lineup additions
Scott Swanson The Oregon Jamboree has nearly completed its lineup for the weekend of Aug. 4-6. Newly announced…
Eyewitness to 100 years of change
Scott Swanson Hope Burns sits in her living room, trim, matter-of-fact, steady gaze. A visitor might guess she…
Students explore futures at job fair
Scott Swanson High school students clustered around tables at the Sweet Home Boys and Girls Club Thursday morning,…