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Clean-up operation marks end of the road for dispersed camping in Quartzville Corridor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers last week began permanently closing roadside camping at Green Peter Reservoir. Crews…
Corps of Engineers, emergency responders ponder dam emergencies
Sean C. Morgan Ever wondered what would happen if Foster Dam were to crumble? Dam failure is highly…
Monroe woman hit by suspected target gunfire
A Monroe-area woman was shot Sunday afternoon, apparently by neighbors who were engaging in target practice, according to…
Schools move to trimesters
Sean C. Morgan The District 55 School Board approved a return to a trimester schedule at the Sweet…
Sheriff urges caution against tax-related theft
Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley is reminding citizens to be on the lookout for possible ID theft involving…
‘If I were Mayor’ invites contestants
The Oregon Mayors Association’s annual “If I Were Mayor, I Would” student contest is under way. The City…
Foundation hands out $10,000-plus to local programs
The Sweet Home Community Foundation presented its 2014 Alice Blaser Community Grant awards to local organizations on April…
Locals named to OSU Honor Roll
Names of students who have made the Scholastic Honor Roll Winter term have been announced by Oregon State…
Monthly city utility bills to rise $12 for average resident
Sean C. Morgan Water and sewer rates for the average Sweet Home customer will likely rise about $12…
Standing up for children
On Thursday, April 3, 95 people, including several from Sweet Home, participated in the Stand Up for Children…
2014 Sportsman’s Holiday Court selected, announced
Sportsman’s Holiday Court Coordinator Wendy Smith announced last week the members of the 2014 Sportsman’s Holiday Court. They…
Local pointer youngest to win grand champion in her breed
Sean C. Morgan A 1-year-old German short-haired pointer from Sweet Home recently became the youngest dog of her…
On the Panama Canal
The New Era went on a cruise through the Panama Canal with Don and Glorie Herbison. The 14-day…
City to seek grant for BMX park
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council has authorized City Manager Craig Martin to apply for up…
Police calls up for 2013, report says
Sean C. Morgan The number of calls for service to the Sweet Home Police Department increased by about…
Husky alum finishes fifth in NAIA wrestling as SOU freshman
Scott Swanson After two second-place finishes in the high school state wrestling championships, Sweet Home’s Tyler Cowger decided…
A rockin’ good time
The 66th Annual Gem and Mineral Show was held in the Sweet Home High School Activities Gym Saturday…
No charges after crash investigations
No charges will be filed against Carol Ann Perez in a crash that killed a 23-year-old Sweet Home…
Edward Jones executive’s arrival in Sweet Home a ‘return’
Scott Swanson Not long ago, Keith Hartley was an executive at a Fortune 500 company headquarters in a…
School Board appointee stresses data in decision making
Sean C. Morgan School District 55’s priorities should be what’s best for the students, according to new board…
Sue Olson passes parade committee torch to her daughter
Sean C. Morgan Sue Olson has stepped down as the unofficial chairwoman of the Parade Committee, which organizes…
After some early difficulties, Josai Program rolling toward Japan trip
Sean C. Morgan After a yearlong shutdown, five students are preparing to travel to Tokyo as part of…
New police officer is exactly where he wants to be
Sweet Home’s newest police officer is exactly where he wants to be. “I Google-stalked this place,” said Trevor…
Rock Show this Saturday at SHHS
Sweet Home’s 66th Annual Gem and Mineral Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30, at the…
Early-morning search leads to three arrests
Three people were arrested following an early-morning drug-related search in Sweet Home last week. At approximately 7 a.m.…