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Drug-related search warrant results in seven arrests
Seven people were arrested Thursday, Nov. 2, after a narcotics-related search warrant was served at 2225 Long St.…
When planning menu for Thanksgiving Day, consider options
Cathryn Arndt We are about two weeks away from one of the biggest American holidays: Thanksgiving! Needless to…
SHHS Penny Drive
Friday, Nov. 3, was the real kickoff assembly for Sweet Home High School’s canned food and penny drive,…
Planners approve third pot retailer
Sean C. Morgan Following a short public hearing Monday evening, the Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit…
Planning Commission approves third pot retailer
Sean C. Morgan Following a short public hearing Monday evening, the Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit…
Treats and Critters
Hally Horner pets a Nigerian dwarf goat with help from her mom, Sam Horner, while owner John DeBrie…
Veterans Day parade organizer’s involvement started in Sweet Home
Scott Swanson When Al Severson turns on the microphone to begin his patter for the 66th annual Albany…
Local veteran receives Kubota tractor for farm
Scott Swanson After more than two decades in the U.S. Air Force, Cherri Marin decided it was time…
Effort aims to line Main St. with veterans’ banners
Sweet Home’s city Community Health Committee is offering street banners to honor those who are serving or have…
Local veteran George Dominy rises in Honor Flight activities
Sean C. Morgan George Dominy likes learning one-on-one from veterans, hearing their stories and seeing the healing that…
Veterans Day Activities Schedule
Wednesday, Nov. 8 • 2 – 4 p.m. – Veterans Reception at Lebanon Senior Center, 80 Tangent St…
B&G Club preschool has plenty of space
Sean C. Morgan In its second year of operation, a preschool operated by the Boys and Girls Clubs…
Hoy’s Hardware expands with new ‘building center’
Sean C. Morgan Hoy’s Hardware Monday morning opened a 7,500-square-foot expansion that includes a full-fledged modern lumber yard…
Another retail marijuana shop applying to open in SH
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Planning Commission will consider whether to approve a conditional use permit for…
Dollar General lagging behind schedule; opening expected in December
Scott Swanson Sweet Home’s new Dollar General store is running behind schedule, but if all goes according to…
Owner plans public park on vacant lot behind Rio Theater
Sean C. Morgan When Rio Theater owner Thomas Baham is finished with it, Long Street will have a…
State health care ballot measure to get new title after court ruling
Claire Withycombe The Oregon Supreme Court ruled last week that the ballot title on a referendum on the…
City receives first revenue from marijuana tax: $27,302
Sean C. Morgan The City of Sweet Home has received $27,302.46 in marijuana taxes through the state’s revenue…
SHPD accepting gifts for Blue Santa program
The New Era Sweet Home Police Department is offering a teen Blue Santa Christmas tree again this year.…
Seven arrested in drug bust
Seven people were arrested Thursday, Nov. 2, after a narcotics-related search warrant was served at 2225 Long St.…
Bands perform fall concert
Sweet Home Band Director Eli Heide directs the High School Band in “Northwest Suite,” one of a challenging…
Museum’s collection has strong representation from local logging heritage
Roberta McKern For The New Era “This is a logging town, so why don’t you have more about…
Advocates look out for foster kids’ interests in county courts
Audrey Caro A desire to help children in the foster care system is the first requirement to become…
Council approves sewer rate hike
Audrey Caro After much discussion, the Sweet Home City Council on Oct. 24 approved an increase in wastewater…
Corps of Engineers installs new restroom at Andrew Wiley Park
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has removed an old and deteriorating restroom at Andrew Wiley Park in…