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Sweet Home man completes tough bicycle trip across U.S.A.
Scott Swanson Back when Jonathan Hoy was at Stephen F. Austin University in Texas, in the 1980s, he…
ONE BIG, HOT SHOW
Sean C. Morgan Record crowds brave muggy weather to celebrate 22nd annual Oregon Jamboree (See more photos in…
Treasure hunters to stage public competition at events center
Sean C. Morgan Got an itch to find some buried treasure? Your big chance will be Aug. 9…
Evangelical Church commemorates 130 years in Sweet Home
Pastor Brian Hotrum For The New Era Sweet Home’s Evangelical Church recently celebrated its 130th year of ministry…
Speedboat owners share day on lake with foster kids during Wake the World
Scott Swanson The collection of watercraft in the Sunnyside boat ramp parking lot early Monday morning, July 28,…
Albany man drowns in Willamette
An Albany man drowned in the Willamette River Sunday afternoon after slipping under water, according to the Benton…
Wildfire danger sends Sweet Home area to Level II precaution
Sean C. Morgan Steady rainfall two weeks ago provided some brief relief from wildfires, but fuel moisture levels…
Halsey woman arrested in connection with Hwy. 228 crash
Oregon State Police arrested a Halsey woman Friday afternoon, Aug. 1, following an investigation and subsequent Grand Jury…
Dentist hanging up tools after nearly 50 years
Scott Swanson After nearly half a century of ministering to the dental needs of Sweet Home residents, Dr.…
Jamboree features new stage with more space for stars, fans
Scott Swanson For most veteran Oregon Jamboree participants, the most striking feature of this year’s festival will likely…
SHARE hands out ‘Know Your Sweet Home’ awards
Throughout the summer, the SHARE Tourism Committee has been quietly observing an abundance of exemplary customer service. Although…
Sweet Home plans community-wide National Night Out at Sankey Park
To celebrate National Night Out, the Sweet Home Police Department will host a Sweet Home block party Tuesday,…
Robbery suspect pleads guilty
Marco Levi Ashe, 32, pleaded guilty in Linn County Circuit Court to second-degree robbery, first-degree burglary and first-degree…
In retirement, local volunteer isn’t slowing down
Natalie Grove After 20 years of volunteering at the Oregon Jamboree, Paul Ingram is passing on the torch…
Antique dealers return to their old SH store
Scott Swanson David and Jeanette Jewett have always had an eye for antiques – the “real” ones, David…
BACKSTAGE GIG: Former Sweet Home resident serves as right- hand woman for country star Miranda Lambert
Scott Swanson Last fall Sarah Winslow shot her first buck with coaching from country music superstar Blake Shelton.…
Committee ponders proposed rules for recreational vehicles
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Public Safety Committee is reviewing an early draft of proposed rules to…
Sweet Home Municipal Court actions
June 19 nMelissa Jean Ackley, guilty by default, driving while suspended, fined $2,000. nCarrie Lynn Alfaro, guilty by…
Auditorium repair benefit to feature Cloverdayle
Cloverdayle will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday night at the Sweet Home Elks Lodge to benefit repairs and…
SH man charged in Heaven ‘Angel’ King’s death
A Sweet Home man was charged last week in Lane County in the death of Heaven Raynell “Angel”…
Residents want solutions for 1st Avenue speeding
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home officials are gathering data and continue to search for solutions to long-standing traffic…
More on Antiques
Where Else to Find Antiques Sweet Home has experienced a recent wave of antique dealers, with three new…
Lost dog located after 22 days in mountains east of SH
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office reported this week that a “hiker” who had been lost for some 22…
BBQ and Spirit Mountain stage artist Webb loves his country
Natalie Grove Performing country music has been a thrill ride for Austin Webb, one he appreciates every time…
TNE wins news, advertising awards in contest
The New Era won 16 awards, including eight first places, in the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association’s Better Newspapers…