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Linn Shuttle bus removed from ditch on North River
A Linn Shuttle bus that had been under repair got stuck late Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 5, after it…
Barstad says she resigned from School Board prior to arrest; disputes allegations
Erin Barstad, who was arrested following a domestic incident late Tuesday evening, Aug, 6, notified The New Era…
School Board member arrested in domestic incident
New Sweet Home School Board member Erin Barstad was arrested late Tuesday night, Aug. 5, after Sweet Home…
OSP reports fatal collision involving pedestrian in Halsey area
A Eugene man was killed Thursday evening, July 31, after he was struck by a trailer towed by…
Judge in PacifiCorp wildfire trials wants to quadruple court’s pace
Many victims of the 2020 wildfires still await resolution of their damages. BY JEFF MANNING Oregon Journalism Project…
Finally, Burger Family all together in Sweet Home
Visitors to the Oregon Jamboree this past weekend were greeted by some other newcomers to town: the Burger…
CEIP funds dried up; now city is trying to bring it back to life
After about six years of offering monetary incentives to improve downtown buildings, the money pot started drying up,…
Newspaper wins four awards in new Northwest contest
The New Era won four awards at the Pacific Northwest News Publishing Contest, held during the Oregon Newspaper…
Linn County ends 2024-25 fiscal year on solid financial footing
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County ended the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year with a solid financial footing,…
Roots go deep at the Bohemian Club Tavern
Outside, the sun playing a cordial role in the evening’s temperature, patrons gathered around makeshift tables propped up…
Community demand for food programs on rise, commissioners learn
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Food programs sponsored by the Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments are…
COMP-NW to be named after donor Jeff Heatherington
Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest in Lebanon will be named the…
Commissioners approve transportation funding for east Linn County
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker on Tuesday,…
Planning meeting for would-be volunteers Sweet Home Rodeo Saturday
A planning meeting for the Sweet Home Rodeo will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, at…
Brownsville brush fire burns about 30 acres
Firefighters’ “quick” response to a rapid-moving brush fire south of Brownsville limited it to about 30 acres,…
Willamette National Forest implements fire restrictions
As hot, dry temperatures continue, the Willamette National Forest will implement fire restrictions starting July 18, 2025. The…
Bohemian Tavern making memories for 100 years
The hinges of the Bohemian Tavern door squeal as a patron adds their presence to the facility. It’s…
As protests arise, effort to oust superintendent paused
Some two dozen protesters, a mixture of Sweet Home School District staff and local residents, lined the sidewalk…
Jami Cate announces she will run for state Senate seat
Rep. Jami Cate announced last week that she is running for the Oregon Senate District 6 seat, currently…
Angelita Sanchez announces run for local House seat
Sweet Home City Council member Angelita Sanchez announced last week that she will run for the House District…
Commissioners approve public health agreements
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Public Health program agreements were front and center at the Tuesday, July…
SHEDG announces this year will be final Oregon Jamboree
The Sweet Home Economic Development Group announced last week that 2025 will be the final year for its…
Decision to end fluoride draws flak
One city councilor and a handful of residents expressed dismay over a seemingly hasty decision to overturn an…
New CEO Cahill explains ‘significant challenge’ facing Samaritan Health
Seventeen years into his career as an administrator with Samaritan Health, Marty Cahill has gotten to know the…
Logger Olympics, Parade and Cut the Gut
The 2025 Sportsman’s Holiday, “Gateway to the Santiam Playground” Photos by Miriam Swanson and Carissa Larson