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Development Director Hoffman resigns
Sean C. Morgan Brian Hoffman has resigned his position as economic development director with the Sweet Home Economic…
City Council agrees to look into hazardous waste program
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council agreed by consensus Tuesday, March 12, that it was worth…
Sprenger says she hopes gun control fails, jobs pick up
Sean C. Morgan House District 17 Rep. Sherrie Sprenger told local residents last week that she’s hopeful gun…
Youth pastor sees gospel (choir) as way to reach out to teens
Scott Swanson Sweet Home is, in many ways, the last place Maverick Duante (pronounced “Danté”) expected to find…
Coaching court hopefuls
Sean C. Morgan Seminar brings together queens past and present, along with business, social coaches, to advise would-be…
SHEDG elects five board members as organization addresses future
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home Economic Development Group President Kevin Strong told SHEDG members that the organization’s Board…
Ranger station memorial marks changing of (police dog) guard
Scott Swanson Local law enforcement personnel gathered Thursday, March 7, to say good-bye to the U.S. Forest Service’s…
‘Compromised’ data flow blamed for credit fraud
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home Police Department investigators have concluded that “compromised” data transmissions from Economy Drug store…
Council goals for 2013 include strategic and parks plan changes, and charter review
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council has established a set of goals for this year, including…
Deffenbaughs celebrate 60th anniversary
Charles and Juanita Deffenbaugh celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at an open house at 1 p.m. on March…
TNE announces price, website changes
A number of changes are taking place this week in The New Era and on our website, sweethomenews.com.…
Chamber honors Wolthuises for public service
Scott Swanson Intrigue is always part of the fun of the annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, but…
Mud mania: Mud Fest makes another big splash
The annual Mud Fest went about as smoothly as could be hoped for Saturday, organizers said. The weather…
Sweet Home’s financial books ‘clean,’ audit firm reports ‘;
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council accepted a “clean” audit of its finances for 2011-12 during…
SHEDG election to fill 5 board seats
Sean C. Morgan Six candidates are running for five seats during the annual Sweet Home Economic Development Group…
SH student makes Gonzaga dean’s list
Caroline Amendola, a resident of Sweet Home has earned placement on the Gonzaga University Dean’s List for fall…
Local pastor earns master’s degree
Matthew Coleman of Sweet Home was among a group of more than 250 students who received a diploma…
Zachary McClure graduates from AF basic training
Air Force Airman Zachary M. McClure graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio,…
New roof, other improvements spruce up East Linn Museum
Sean C. Morgan The East Linn Museum has a completely new roof. The project was completed just before…
Huskies third as Schilling, Cowger and Paulus win titles
Scott Swanson For three Sweet Home seniors, Saturday night’s 4A state wrestling finals matches were a chance to…
Junior high works to put positive note in anti-bullying campaign
Sweet Home Junior High School is steering away from anti-bullying messages and focusing on the positive: Be kind.…
State competition sports photos posted AND video at right!
Scott Swanson We’ve posted a large selection of sports photos from the Huskies’ trips to state in swimming,…
Distant relatives connect through chance meeting
Scott Swanson Elias Negron of Lebanon was visiting Sweet Home several years ago with his wife Deshawnda, when…
Ranger district recruiting teens for Youth Conservation Corps
The Sweet Home Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest is seeking youths aged 15-18 to apply for…
Search and rescue team has openings
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting young men and women, ages 14 to 18, to join the…