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Lebanon police log updates
Sept. 15 2:04 a.m. – Christopher Coultan, 41, cited for a warrant. 6:50 a.m – Breanna Rae Candler,…
Lebanon court updates
Warrants are out on the following individuals: Selina Renee Ford-Blackburn, Shelby Keith Brigham, Steven Michael Cooley, Michael Travis…
Drone take-off and landing classification criteria draft to be discussed
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will live-stream a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov.…
Boys and Girls Club holds first Fall auction in years
Ethan Hoagland Sweet Home’s Boys and Girls Club is back with a brand new team, and they’re planning…
Building bridges
Sarah Brown One of the first projects Mrs. Cheryl Jones’ third grade class at Oak Heights Elementary gets…
Superintendent: We need to do better
Sarah Brown At its Oct. 9 meeting, the Sweet Home School District 55 Board of Directors discussed most…
Teal pumpkins can save lives
Sarah Brown After 3-year-old Thatcher King bops from house to house in his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle costume…
PEO scholarships and grants awarded
The Sweet Home Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) Chapter FA announced the award of scholarships and grants to the…
Burn ban lifted
Ethan Hoagland Oregon has traded the smoke and flames of wildfire season for red and orange leaves, rain…
“A long time coming”
Ethan Hoagland Seven years ago, it looked like the Sweet Home community would have to say goodbye to…
Hit and run leads to spike strips, blocking on Highway 20
Chris Chapman A car chase from Lebanon to Sweet Home ended Saturday night with a Bend man facing…
Mayor hits pause on health committee
Ethan Hoagland Sweet Home’s Community Health Committee has become a victim of its own success and will be…
Library introduces payment plan for out-of-town cardholders
Ethan Hoagland Sweet Home’s Public Library is kickstarting a payment plan for people who live out of town…
2nd Place in 2nd Year for FFA Students
Ethan Hoagland Sweet Home’s Future Farmers of America took home second place in a preliminary soil competition last…
SHOCASE Showdown sees Sweet Home talent on full display
Ethan Hoagland Homegrown talent from Sweet Home took the stage for a night of song with a dash…
Fitzpatrick unlocks key to the city during annual Sweet Home Harvest Festival
Sarah Brown Clouds parted and the sky stopped crying just in time to invite visitors at the 17th…
Drawdown results in thousands of dead fish
Sarah Brown Thousands of dead juvenile fish started showing up below Green Peter Dam this weekend, causing concern…
Corps studies need for hydropower
Sarah Brown The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, is undergoing multiple studies to evaluate and improve…
Two accidents, one scene
One fender-bender led to another Sunday night on Highway 20 near milepost 26. Oregon State Police say the…
Seeing double throughout the district
Sarah Brown The New Era recently posted a photo on Facebook from one of its 1973 issues of…
Details highlight new art exhibit at City Hall
Sarah Brown Deb Brock’s pencil and pastels artwork is now on display at Sweet Home City Hall as…
Man found not guilty in stabbing case
Sky Chappell A Sweet Home man was found not guilty for attempted murder after an altercation that occurred…
St. Helen Catholic Church celebrates 70th anniversary
Alex Paul SWEET HOME – August 20, members of St. Helen Catholic Church in Sweet Home celebrated the…
Oak Heights Jogathon raises money for classroom funds
Benny Westcott Sounds of fun filled the playground area at Oak Heights Elementary School on Friday, Sept. 29,…
Holley Church delivers over 400 gift baskets to teachers
Benny Westcott For 18 years Holley Church has been delivering gift boxes to Sweet Home School District employees.…