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Local teens invited to participate in Youth Leadership Summit
The Sweet Home Youth Advisory Council is inviting local teens to participate in the 2019 Youth Leadership Summit…
Crawfordsville crash kills one, injures second man early Sunday
A Springfield man died in a single-vehicle crash on Brush Creek Road near the intersection of Childers Road,…
Local treasure hunt raises funds for food
Rita Houston and Danny McCubbins, at left, go over the rules for a coin hunt during the East…
Canine cop donation
Sweet Home Police Department receives a donation of $1,500 from Jamie Eriksen and Country Financial during the K9…
This year’s Sweet Home Sweet Ride show draws 202 entrants – and a lot more
The Sweet Ride Charity Car Show for Kids had 202 vehicles registered in the show, with many more…
County Fair rocks
Dakota Melkvik and Jada Autrey, of Sweet Home, above, ride The Orbiter on the midway at Linn County…
Guitars Under the Stars to be one of popular band’s last stands
By Sean C. Morgan Of The New Era The fourth annual Guitars Under the Stars music festival, scheduled…
County Fair opens Wednesday with a few new wrinkles
By Sean C. Morgan Of The New Era Linn County Fair kicks off Wednesday, July 17, with all…
Sportsman’s Holiday 2019: Festival draws crowds to wide range of events
Sean C. Morgan See our extensive photo gallery from Sportsman’s Holiday at http://www.sweethomenews.com/photos/07_17_2019! In her first official act…
Council approves policy changes
During its regular meeting on July 9, the Sweet Home City Council approved a personnel policy update addressing…
Small Woodlands Outstanding Tree Farmers host open house
Peter Wong By Larry Mauter For The New Era Three generations of Tim and Kathy Otis’ family helped…
Sweet Home High School Academic Awards 2018-19
Following are Sweet Home High School student activities, service and academic award recipients announced for the 2018-19 school…
Watershed education coordinator seeks to connect kids with environment
Sean C. Morgan Of The New Era The South Santiam Watershed Council’s new education coordinator has a lot…
Fire danger increases to ‘moderate’
By Sean C. Morgan Of The New Era The fire danger level in the Sweet Home area increased…
Students go under water to study rivers
Sean C. Morgan Of The New Era High school students from across the Mid-Willamette Valley are connecting with…
Champion Attendees: Holley students end school year with best getting-to-school rate after tight race
Sean C. Morgan Of The New Era Holley Elementary School finished the past school year with the highest…
Teacher turnover in district stays low this year
By Sean C. Morgan Of The New Era Turnover among teachers in the Sweet Home School District this…
Redick re-appointed to chair School Board
During its regular meeting Monday evening, July 8, the Sweet Home School Board appointed incumbent Jason Redick to…
SH moves to access mill, quarry land off 24th Avenue
Sean C. Morgan Of The New Era The city planning office is considering a request by city officials…
Beefed-up Sportsman’s Holiday to start with Coronation on Thursday
Sean C. Morgan Of The New Era Sportsman’s Holiday will be a busier and bigger weekend than usual,…
Daddy who? Local woman’s accidental DNA analysis is surprise
Scott Swanson Of The New Era Sweet Home resident Anita Collins was living a settled life in retirement…
Two figures in earlier attempted murder case arrested
The victim in a 2018 attempted murder case was charged last week with assaulting the defendant in that…
Junior High veteran steps down
Sweet Home Junior High secretary Toy Royer, center, celebrates her last school day on the job, here with…
2019 Sportsman’s Holiday Court Princess Brook Womack
Sportsman’s Holiday Court Princess Brook Womack’s goal as a court member is to serve as an ambassador for…
Jamboree plans get council OK
Sean C. Morgan Of The New Era The Sweet Home City Council last week approved a package of…