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Terrebonne man dies in motorcycle wreck east of Sweet Home
A Terrebonne motorcyclist was killed Thursday afternoon, Sept. 12, in a crash on Highway 20 east of Sweet…
Planning commissioners split over variance denial that new code may remedy
Sean C. Morgan Of The New Era After a majority of the Planning Commission may have been leaning…
A ‘long, crazy road’
Scott Swanson It’s 6:30 in the morning and the summer sun has yet to rise over Foster Lake.…
1,000-plus athletes expected for this weekend’s Best in the West triathlons
Scott Swanson The ninth annual Best in the West Triathlon series will take place this weekend, Sept. 6-8,…
Livability proposal gives council some pause
Sean C. Morgan The idea of taking on oversight of the interior of rentals homes didn’t sit well…
SH student, teacher make waves at OSU
Sarah Brown Michelle Snyder plans on making waves with her students at Sweet Home High School this year…
ATV ordinance back on table for city
Sean C. Morgan A proposed city ordinance that would allow the use of certain all-terrain vehicles on city…
In forums, space issues top list of concerns voiced about library
Sean C. Morgan “Space,” said Sweet Home resident John Neely. “Space. Space. Space. Space.” Sweet Home Public Library…
County gets no bids for Willamette mill property in auction
Sean C. Morgan Linn County failed to attract any bids for 154 acres of mill property in Sweet…
SHFAD gives engine to E. Lincoln district
Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District recently donated a no-longer-needed engine to the East Lincoln County Fire District.…
Volunteer, grant to repair stand at Roy Johnston Park
Sean C. Morgan The Boys & Girls Club plans to begin repairing the concessions stand at Roy Johnston…
New SHHS Athletic Director Nate Tyler ‘super excited’ to return
Sean C. Morgan Of The New Era It’s been 20 years since Nate Tyler walked the gym floor…
Half of Sweet Home’s 10 new teachers are returning alums
Ten new teachers will start the year with the Sweet Home School District next week along with one…
SHHS auto shop on blocks – for now
Sean C. Morgan Of The New Era Sweet Home High School will not have auto shop on its…
New City Hall open for business
Sean C. Morgan Of The New Era The City of Sweet Home celebrated the opening of its new…
Retired insect scientist finds new career in preserving bees
Sarah Brown Of The New Era Rich Little says he has two favorite types of fairies – both…
A Real Head-Turner
Sean C. Morgan It may be just a rat rod, but the Resurgence is definitely a one-of-a-kind looker…
3 options on table for city waste, water treatment
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council will meet in an upcoming work session to discuss options…
Cutting of trail trees prompts outcry from users
Sean C. Morgan The removal of Douglas fir trees along the South Hills Trail last week has prompted…
City plans forums to get input from public on library
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Public Library will host three community forums on Wednesday, Aug. 28, to…
Organizers: Health fair draws more vendors, bigger crowds
The fourth annual community Health Fair in Sweet Home drew more people and featured more vendors than last…
SH resident facing child porn charge
The Linn County District Attorney has filed a charge of attempted use of a child in a display…
12th Avenue bust results in six arrests on variety of drug charges
The Sweet Home Police Department Aug. 14 arrested six persons after serving a narcotics-related search warrant at 1951…
Fire danger back to ‘high’ with looming warm temps
Oregon Department of Forestry increased designated the fire danger level as “high” Monday morning, Aug. 19, increasing from…