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Sweet Home student among art winners at LBCC
A Sweet Home artist was among 21 students who received awards at Linn-Benton CommunityCollege’s annual Juried Art Student…
Remembering fallen heroes
Sean C. Morgan Mayor Craig Fentiman said it was an honor to have the opportunity to stand before…
Fire victims learn what community is about
Caitlyn May For The New Era Foster Elementary teaching assistant Jamey Fredricks never thought she would find a…
SHFAD budget boosted 1%, by PERS, other expenses
Scott Swanson Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District Budget Committee members unanimously approved a $2,290,945 budget for 2012-13…
Lebanon vets home request-for-proposal issued by state
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs last week issued a request for proposal for a general contractor to…
Swimming pool levy gets ‘yes’ vote – barely
Scott Swanson Sweet Home’s swimming pool got a two-year reprieve, by a fingernail in swim racers’ lingo, as…
One veteran to replace another in high school principal changeover
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home High School Principal Pat Stineff will retire at the end of the school…
Local kids learn forestry
Caitlyn May For The New Era Sixth-graders from Foster and Oak Heights schools got the chance to explore…
Budget goes to School Board with staff cuts
Scott Swanson Staff shuffling that will tighten up the Sweet Home School District’s administration is a major component…
SH elementary schools losing two principals grade schools
Sean C. Morgan Derek Barnhurst and Ryan Beck have resigned from their positions as principals of Oak Heights…
B&G Club auction raises $200,000
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Greater Santiam’s Spring Auction, held May 5 at the Lebanon Elks…
Sweet Home Ranger District series of guided hikes a a public education hit
Sean C. Morgan The U.S. Forest Service Sweet Home Ranger District’s annual series of very popular guided hikes…
City Council discusses pay raises, bulk water usage
Sean C. Morgan The Sweet Home City Council is discussing whether to rescind a resolution it passed last…
Seniors get kick out of their time capsule contents
Sean C. Morgan No one could find the Twinkie, but everything else that Pleasant Valley kindergarteners, the Class…
Cascadia Post Office still in limbo after latest announcement
Scott Swanson The Postal Service announced last week that it intends to take another look at its plan…
Bells to celebrate 70th anniversary
Scott Swanson Bill and Verna Bell are matter-of-fact about the fact that they’re celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary…
City budget 14% lower, with loss of 3.5 positions
Sean C. Morgan The city of Sweet Home Budget Committee unanimously approved the 2012-13 budget as proposed by…
High school to stage Monty Python’s ‘Holy Grail’
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home High School will present “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” on stage in…
Saving smolts. Foster study seeks to determine best ways to keep young fish alive
Sean C. Morgan South Santiam Hatchery steelhead smolts are busy taking one for their wild kin this month…
Couple celebrates 70 years of marriage, including ‘a lot of give and take’
Sean C. Morgan Ed and Wanda McCartin of Sweet Home celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Saturday at the…
Pending city pay hikes raise eyebrows
Sean C. Morgan Following a discussion at the city’s Budget Committee meeting on May 2, city councilors will…
District asks legislators to address school funding inequities
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home School District #55 has asked state representatives Sherri Sprenger and Phil Barnhart to…
Proposed water filling station prompts questions
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home Budget Committee member Dave Trask questioned the wisdom of including a $130,000 water…
Water station proposal prompts questions
Sean C. Morgan Sweet Home Budget Committee member Dave Trask questioned the wisdom of including a $130,000 water…
Local youngsters invited to compete in Hershey track meet
Boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to compete in the annual local Hershey’s Track and…