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Got lights? Yes, we do
If you’re ready to take the family out for a drive to look at holiday lights, we’ve got…
First winter windstorm drops power lines, trees, precipitation
Sean C. Morgan The big storm proved to be a lot smaller than expected, locally, Sunday night and…
Community Foundation experiencing pinch after big contribution
Sean C. Morgan Despite a large recent donation that nearly doubled the Sweet Home Community Foundation’s endowment, foundation…
Robbery, rumors create some jitters in SH
Sean C. Morgan Schools feel fallout from rumors after Connecticut killings The world didn’t end last Friday, and…
Filmmaker telling SH stories
Veteran director, who moved here last year, says he finds community ‘different’ in ways he wants to share…
Jamboree operated in red on ’11 event
Sean C. Morgan The 2011 Oregon Jamboree lost $26,710, according to tax documents released by the Sweet Home…
Police, school district take precautions following widespread threat blamed on social media
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Police Department and Sweet Home School District are taking extra precautions Thursday…
Sweet Home bank robbed; police seek suspect
Sweet Home police are searching for a suspect who robbed Umpqua Bank in Sweet Home Thursday morning. According…
SH Municipal Court collections at $1 million
Sean C. Morgan The city of Sweet Home has collected about $1 million in delinquent fines through its…
Fifth-day options for kids still going strong
Sean C. Morgan Three local organizations are continuing to offer activities to students on Fridays, and School District…
Board holds off on admin contract
Sean C. Morgan The District 55 School Board Monday tabled a proposed five-year master contract for administrators until…
Grants allow Boys and Girls Club to offer free Fridays, more
The Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Santiam has been awarded three grants in recent weeks, two…
Pedestrian struck by SUV suffers serious injuries
A pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle last week remained at the Oregon Health Sciences University Monday morning.…
Junior High announces fall trimester Honor Roll
Here is the Sweet Home Junior High fall trimester Honor Roll, as announced by the school: Seventh Grade…
Help The New Era locate best holiday lights
It’s back… The New Era is once again holding its Christmas lighting display contest this year, due in…
Trees for Scholarships Auction won’t be forgotten
Last week, when I wrote a little column encouraging people to participate in local holiday activities, I had…
Sweet Home empty picture windows get artistic touches
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home and the petrified forest that lies beneath it were crafted by giants with…
Foresters: Local impact of new spotted owl rules uncertain
Scott Swanson The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has finalized a “science-based proposal” that designates 9.3 million acres…
New festival still in works for SHEDG
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Economic Development Board of Directors is continuing to plan a new music…
SHJH’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ to deliver message on bullying
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home Junior High School will present “Alice in Wonderland” during five performances this…
High schooler named to city Youth Advisory Committee
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council appointed senior Elric Benson on its Youth Advisory Council during…
Hope Center moves forward under new leadership
Sean C. Morgan The HOPE Center has reached the end of a transition period. Two years ago, co-directors…
SH woman arrested after fatal crash
Oregon State Police troopers arrested a Sweet Home woman who was involved in a two-vehicle traffic crash Monday…
Sticker efforts aim to reduce pollutants in local waters
Sean C. Morgan Volunteers are placing markers on curbs above storm drains around the city to remind residents…