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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…
Five fires connected to target shooting in state forest
Quick actions by Oregon Department of Forestry crews and rural fire departments have put out five fires just…
PIT Count shows slight increase in area homeless numbers
Data from this year’s Point in Time (PIT) Count revealed 1,502 individuals are experiencing homelessness across the tri-county…
Council does light housecleaning for police upkeep
Police and code enforcement issues were a majority of the discussions and actions taken during City Council’s Aug.…
Commissioners accept grants for county parks improvements
Alex Paul Linn County Communications Grants from the Oregon State Marine Board, Travel Oregon and Federal Title II,…
SHEDG auctioning off Jamboree items
The Sweet Home Economic Development Group launched two live online auctions packed with items from the Oregon Jamboree…
Sweet Home Rodeo returns to enthusiastic response
By Satina TolmanFor The New Era The bleachers reverberated with the sound of cheers from more than 1,500…
National Night Out Tonight on 13th Avenue
Setup is in progress for Sweet Home’s National Night Out tonight, Aug. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m.…
Rodeo to make return to Sweet Home this week
By Cindi Hamar For The New Era After 13 years without a local Sweet Home rodeo, cowboys and…
Erin Barstad resigns from School Board a week before arrest on domestic charges
Erin Barstad, who was arrested following a domestic incident late Tuesday evening, Aug, 6, notified The New Era…
Two rods allowed for coho salmon through end of year
Anglers with the two-rod validation will be able to use two rods in areas of the upper Willamette…
Family pet rescued from burning house on Hwy. 228
A 14-year-old Pomeranian named Tucker was rescued Monday morning, Aug. 11, as firefighters responded to a house fire…
Linn County voters to see law enforcement levy on November ballot
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County residents will be asked to vote on a four-year law…
Rodeo to return to Sweet Home Aug. 16
By Cindy Hamar For The New Era After 13 years without a local Sweet Home rodeo, cowboys and…
Linn Shuttle bus removed from ditch on North River
A Linn Shuttle bus that had been under repair got stuck late Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 5, after it…
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…
School Board member arrested in domestic incident
New Sweet Home School Board member Erin Barstad was arrested late Tuesday night, Aug. 5, after Sweet Home…
OSP reports fatal collision involving pedestrian in Halsey area
A Eugene man was killed Thursday evening, July 31, after he was struck by a trailer towed by…
Judge in PacifiCorp wildfire trials wants to quadruple court’s pace
Many victims of the 2020 wildfires still await resolution of their damages. BY JEFF MANNING Oregon Journalism Project…
Finally, Burger Family all together in Sweet Home
Visitors to the Oregon Jamboree this past weekend were greeted by some other newcomers to town: the Burger…
CEIP funds dried up; now city is trying to bring it back to life
After about six years of offering monetary incentives to improve downtown buildings, the money pot started drying up,…
Newspaper wins four awards in new Northwest contest
The New Era won four awards at the Pacific Northwest News Publishing Contest, held during the Oregon Newspaper…
Linn County ends 2024-25 fiscal year on solid financial footing
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County ended the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year with a solid financial footing,…
Roots go deep at the Bohemian Club Tavern
Outside, the sun playing a cordial role in the evening’s temperature, patrons gathered around makeshift tables propped up…