The New Era - All about Sweet Home since 1929

Demolition at Sweet Home Junior High School began last week with students swinging sledgehammers at a door. It was a truly memorable day for junior high students. Vice Principal Terry Augustadt gave t...

The state's report cards for schools and school districts may lack a letter grade again and undergone yet more changes this year, but they continue to contain the same information, which, this year,...

Henry and Mollie Wolthuis held a "humble grand opening" Saturday morning, Nov. 3, for their new Fire Haus Ice Cream Shop. The business brings Henry Wolthuis, a retired dentist who operated his office...

Sweet Home's volleyball team finished its season Saturday with fifth-place at the state tournament after beating Junction City 3-1 Friday to reach the semifinals. The Huskies finished the season...

Officials from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife told an audience of around 170 people last week that the tools currently available are making cougar management difficult, resulting in a...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers drilled into and through Foster Dam last week as part of a test of underlying soils to determine how well the dam will hold up during an earthquake. The Corps' Dam...

The Oregon Jamboree Monday announced three new acts for its 2019 lineup, Terri Clark, Lindsay Ell and Blackhawk. Earlier in October, the Jamboree announced the additions of Neal McCoy, Scotty...

After months of construction and preparation, Erika and Thomas Baham will open the Rio Theatre's second screen Thursday evening, Nov. 1, during an open house. Friday, Nov. 2, the Rio will begin...

The City of Sweet Home and Youth Advisory Council are finalizing details for the third annual Zombie Run, to be followed by Zombie Zoup on Oct. 27. "The goal was to boost how many kids are doing the...

Bob Briana wants to help Sweet Home reach its potential. Briana, 69, is one of seven candidates seeking four positions on the City Council in the Nov. 6 general election. Also running are Larry...

Susan Coleman believes things are moving forward positively in Sweet Home, and she wants to ensure it continues. Coleman, 46, is one of seven candidates seeking four positions on the City Council in...

Sweet Home is moving forward, and Diane Gerson wants to continue to be part of that. Gerson, 82, is one of seven candidates seeking four positions on the City Council in the Nov. 6 general election....

While he doesn't have a specific agenda, Greg Korn would like to make sure taxpayer money is spent wisely while keeping up with the needs of the community in infrastructure and other areas. Korn, 42,...

Mayor Greg Mahler wants to see through some unfinished business with the City of Sweet Home. Mahler, 55, is one of seven candidates seeking four positions on the City Council in the Nov. 6 general...

Cortney Nash says he remembers Sweet Home as a bustling place when he was younger, and he would like to see it that way again – without "undesirable elements" wandering the streets in the middle of...

Sweet Home police posted warnings Friday, Oct. 12, regarding cougar sightings north of Main Street between 9th and 18th avenues. "We've had several sightings on the north side of Main Street between t...

Through hard times, Linn County and its Board of Commissioners have performed, says Commissioner John Lindsey, who is running for what would be his sixth four-year term in office. They've done more... Full story

If elected to the County Commission, Stephanie Newton says she wants "to bring a fresh perspective" and will pursue businesses to create family wage jobs while expanding access to healthcare and affor... Full story

Gary Sullivan would like to charge much lower property taxes on residential properties. "It's not so much for me," Sullivan said. "I seem to get by." It's about the little old lady scraping by who has... Full story