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Authorities seek fugitive, who stands 6-8
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a wanted fugitive out of Lewis County, Wash., Linn County…
Pedestrian struck on Long Street expected to survive after critical injuries
A 56-year old woman remained hospitalized Monday after being hit by a vehicle while crossing Long Street on…
Signing marks new stage for community forest
Scott Swanson Representatives of a wide range of local, state and federal government agencies, private organizations and local…
Cops issue seatbelt citations during blitz
During a traffic safety blitz from Feb. 10 to Feb. 26, officers from Sweet Home Police Department conducted…
SHEDG elects 2 board members, re-elects 2 others
Scott Swanson Newcomers Wendi Melcher and Rick Ely were elected to the Sweet Home Economic Development Group Wednesday,…
Police seek suspect in credit fraud case
Sweet Home police are seeking Jamie Geiger, 29, of Sweet Home. She is a suspect in a case…
Suspects arrested in tire-slashings
Sweet Home police have arrested two suspects in connection with the slashing of tires of some 17 vehicles…
Sweet Home’s Safe Routes campaign kicks off with SHJH meeting
Scott Swanson Sweet Home’s bid to get Ore-gon Safe Routes to School funding to improve pedestrian and bicyclist…
Search and Rescue team has openings for teenagers
The Linn County Sheriff Sheriff’s Office is recruiting young men and women, ages 14 to 18, to join…
Forestry on display
Sweet Home Forestry Club’s home held a competition Saturday morning, March 8. Eight schools and 92 students participated…
Veteran volunteers Ken Collins, Linda Rowton honored at dinner
Scott Swanson Retired music teacher Ken Collins was honored with the Distinguished Service Award for 2013, while Linda…
LBCC Skills winners
The annual High School Industrial Skills Contest was held March 6 at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany. Students…
Church expansion, apartment conversion OK’d
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Planning Commission last week approved plans for a major expansion of Cornerstone…
UPDATE:Woman remains hospitalized after being struck by car
A 56-year old woman remained hospitalized Wednesday after being hit by a vehicle while crossing Long Street Tuesday…
Corps to use dye to test river below Foster Dam
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is alerting South Santiam River users downstream of Foster Dam that they…
Interest in effort to repair stage, auditorium, on the rise
Sean C. Morgan Nearly two dozen individuals toured the Sweet Home High School auditorium and stage in late…
Diver drowns Sunday in Clear Lake
Linn County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a drowning that occurred Sunday morning at Clear Lake. According to Sheriff…
‘Thick,’ delightful mud: ‘Sloppiest’ Mud Fest venue ever challenges drivers from far and wide
Sean C. Morgan The weather couldn’t have been much better Saturday, March 1, for going crazy in the…
School finances showing uptick
Sean C. Morgan School District 55 Business Manager Kevin Strong reported to the School Board and Budget Committee…
Mr. Husky campaign kicks off at eatery
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home High School Mr. Husky contestants kicked off their fund-raising campaign for the Shriners…
Porters mark anniversary
Longtime readers of The New Era may recognize the gentleman in this photo, Harley “Pete” Porter, who for…
March 6 meeting to focus on SHJH neighborhood walking, biking safety
An effort to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety around Sweet Home Junior High kicks off officially with a…
SHEDG members to vote on four board seats at annual meeting
The Sweet Home Economic Development Group (SHEDG) will hold its annual membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March…
Community Forest team to sign cooperation declaration March 10
Scott Swanson What organizers are calling “one of its most important milestones” will take place for the South…
County purchase of Edgewater moves forward
Scott Swanson Edgewater RV Park and Marina will soon be owned and operated by Linn County after the…