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SHHS vals and sals announced
Sweet Home High School officials have announced the students who will lead this year’s graduation exercises. Valedictorians will…
Council approves taxi ordinance update
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council on April 23 adopted ordinance revisions governing taxis and vehicles…
Racing ducks deliver more than $2,000 for Senior Alcohol Free Event
Cody Cannon For The New Era A rubber duck race raised some $2,030 for the 2013 Sweet Home…
Planning participants develop one-sentence vision
Sean C. Morgan Some 15 Sweet Home residents gathered Friday and collaborated to create one sentence that are…
McKenna Burnett, Jerad Olsen to wed
McKenna Elizabeth Burnett and Jerad Allen Olsen have announced their engagement to marry on Aug. 17. Burnett is…
Ashton scholarship deadline is May 15
Completed applications for the annual Dan and Daisy Ashton Scholarship must be turned in by May 15 to…
Police arrest four suspects in kidnapping case
Update April 25 Linn County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three more suspects in the kidnapping and assault of…
Legislature transparency rated a C
Shelby Sebens Northwest Watchdog Washington is sunnier than Oregon – when it comes to government transparency. Washington fares…
HOPE Center gets help from donors
Sean C. Morgan Solely through donations, the HOPE Center has a new roof. The project was completed in…
Railroad right-of-way
Sean C. Morgan Albany and Eastern says clearing of trees and other objects necessary for safety, legal reasons…
City developing plans for Hobart, new community vision
Sean C. Morgan The city of Sweet Home intends to develop a management plan to protect three local…
Annual Ashton Scholarships available
Applications for the annual Dan and Daisy Ashton Scholarship are available from the Linn-Benton Community College Sweet Home…
Court gains sponsors, prepares for activities
Sean C. Morgan The 2013 Sportsman’s Holiday Court has undergone some changes this year. Among them, each princess…
Zombie film finished; Makers working on distribution
Sean C. Morgan Scott Smith and Debbie Jensen’s zombies are shuffling around on DVD after a year of…
Police chief search down to 2 finalists
The public will have an opportunity to meet the two finalists for police chief, Jeff Lynn and Steven…
City budget reduced a bit for 2013-14
Sean C. Morgan The proposed 2013-14 budget for the city of Sweet Home increases the parks staff with…
Sweet Home Gunsmoke
Sean C. Morgan Fast-draw shooters strut their stuff in local workshop By Sean C. Morgan Of The New…
Bi-Mart working to open SH store
Sean C. Morgan Bi-Mart is working out preliminary details necessary to open a new store in Sweet Home.…
Cops: Railroad tracks off-limits
The Sweet Home Police Department has began stepping up enforcement actions against those who trespass on railroad property…
Larry Johnson named to state athletic director Hall of Fame
Scott Swanson Larry Johnson’s favorite memory from his 19 years as athletic director at Sweet Home High School…
New Elks Exalted Ruler Randy Claasen has long local history
Sean C. Morgan Jim Heimbuck passed the gavel Saturday evening to Randy Claasen, the new exalted ruler at…
Facebook auction aims to raise fireworks funds
The Sweet Home Volunteer Firefighters Association’s Facebook page has been rekindled to raise funds for the fireworks display…
City invites residents to weigh in on future
The city of Sweet Home Community Development Department is inviting residents to participate in the development of a…
Project team organizes for Community Forest establishment
Scott Swanson Members of the South Santiam Community Forest Corridor Project Team are moving forward with an effort…
Community Foundation awards $3,098 in grants
The Sweet Home Community Foundation has awarded five grants worth $3,098 during its 2013 cycle, announcing them on…