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Sweet Home Man Found Not Guilty
A Sweet Home resident was found not guilty of four felonies, Feb. 2 following an altercation that occurred…
Local Leaders Form Summit for Area Nonprofits
A small committee made up of Lebanon and Sweet Home members pulled together their first annual Willamette Valley…
SHPD Commended for Valor at State Capitol
Kristy Tallman The Sweet Home Police Department (SHPD) stood tall in the spotlight of statewide recognition on Feb.…
SHFAD Proposes Bond for Operational Needs
Kristy Tallman The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District (SHFAD) is embarking on a proactive initiative to enhance…
A Night At The Gala
Kristy Tallman On Saturday, it was the golden age of music and voices as the SHOCASE of Sweet…
LCSO Arrest Gary Louis Coomer for Failure to Appear
Kristy Tallman The Linn County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) announced the apprehension of Gary Louis Coomer, 51, of Sweet…
This Month’s ESPY/Spark Awards
This Month’s ESPY/Spark Awards went to: Max Klump, SHHS; Gavin Grabeel of SHHS; Devon Sharp, Macen Rosa, SHJH;…
SHFAD Advances Bond, New Software System, Helipad Training and More
Kristy Tallman The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District Board (SHFAD) of Directors convened on Tuesday, Feb. 20,…
Chamber of Commerce Gives Report for 2023
Kristy Tallman Lagea Mull, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce (COC) gave a report to the City…
City Council Investigates Code Officer
Kristy Tallman During the City Council meeting held on Feb. 13, residents Karen Jones, Heather Kelly and Calvin…
SHPD Honored by FBI, Eugene Police & City Council
Kristy Tallman The City Council meeting on Feb 16, 2024, bore witness to a moment of recognition and…
Convicted Sex Offender Skips Sentencing
Kristy Tallman A 51-year-old individual convicted of sexual offenses reportedly avoided attending his sentencing hearing. Linn County’s District…
Sweet Home Semi-Truck Collision Causes Highway Lane Closure
Chris Chapman Traffic was delayed early Monday morning on Highway 228 west of Sweet Home after a semi-truck…
LFD Battles Intense Blaze at Santiam Terrace Road Shop – Requires Multi-District Response
Kristy Tallman Lebanon Fire District (LFD) responded to a shop fire in the 29800 block of Santiam Terrace…
Sweet Home High School Set to Host ShoCase Gala
Kristy Tallman Get ready to step back in time and immerse yourself in the golden era of music…
Sankey Park Phase III Needs Community’s Help
Kristy Tallman Lance (Wally) Shreves, chair of the Parks & Tree Committee, provided an update on fundraising efforts…
Sweet Home School District Shows Fiscal Strength
Kristy Tallman According to the recently released fiscal year 2023 financial report of the Sweet Home School District…
SHPD Joint Efforts With FBI and EPD Lead To Arrest of Sweet Home Man
Kristy Tallman Law enforcement agencies in Sweet Home and Eugene along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)…
SAFE Program Targeted in Heartbreaking Theft
Kristy Tallman The Senior Alcohol Free Entertainment (SAFE) program, a cherished tradition aimed at providing a safe and…
Domino’s Pizza Arriving Soon In Sweet Home
Kristy Tallman Domino’s Pizza is set to make its way to Sweet Home, providing the community with a…
Commissioners approve document digitizing contract
Alex Paul Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker approved spending $228,774 to digitize thousands…
A Skull, a Half Naked Burglar and a Bonfire Gone Wrong…
Kristy Tallman The Linn County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) was extremely busy this week fighting some really odd crimes.…
Skyler (Sky) J Chappell: A Youthful New Voice at The New Era
Kristy Tallman We at The New Era are thrilled to introduce one our newest additions to the team,…
New Reporter Comes with Varied Experiences
Sarah Brown Kristy Tallman, of Lebanon, joins The New Era as its newest reporter, replacing Ethan Hoagland, who…
Planning Commission Reviews Proposed Coulter Subdivision
Kristy Tallman In a recent city planning commission meeting held on Thursday, Feb. 1, residents and developers alike…