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Maple Drive house fire snuffed
A malfunctioning bathroom vent fan sparked a fire Monday, April 24, at a home in the 4900 block…
‘Carriage Me Back’ to ride again
They (led by Bob Dylan) say “the times, they are a-changin’,” with America in a permanent state of…
Man arrested after stabbing in Sweet Home
A Sweet Home man was stabbed Friday afternoon, May 5, during an altercation at a 9th Avenue residence,…
Arrest made in Fir Lawn church fire
Scott Swanson A 36-year-old man was arrested last week in connection with the Feb. 25 arson fire that…
Shots near Foster School investigated
Benny Westcott and Scott Swanson Sweet Home police are investigating an incident that occurred more than a month…
City Council outlines Sweet Home’s future goals
Benny Westcott By Benny Westcott Of The New Era The Sweet Home City Council prepared for the future…
STEM Day at Foster
Teacher Sarah Harkin, left, supervises as children (and parents) build contraptions for an egg drop competition Thursday evening,…
Public and Traffic Safety Committee members sought
Volunteers are sought for Sweet Home’s re-established Public and Traffic Safety Committee. The City Council on March 28…
Daughters of the American Revolution Winner
Luka Ogden, of Sweet Home, left, a student at East Linn Christian Academy, holds a first-place Good Citizen…
55 Plus: Active body, active mind
The value of hobbies for seniors is undeniable. A 2014 study published in the Journal of Occupational and…
Digging Treasure at the East Linn Museum: Anatomy of a massacre (part 2)
Roberta McKern EDITOR’S NOTE: The first installment of this two-part series ran in the March 29, 2023, edition…
Municipal Court (April 26, 2023)
April 12, 2023 Adams, Daniel L. – no contest, violation driving while suspended or revoked, fine $440. Strawn,…
Sweet Home Junior High Honor Roll (April 26, 2023)
8TH GRADE 4.00 – Heaven Leigh Ader, Xander Blom, Mailey Brewer, Ryker Burr, Kandance Mae Claunch, Marshall Ray…
P.E.O. Goes Floral
P.E.O. Chapter DD members and friends had a good time at Storybook Farm Wednesday, April 19, as they…
Youth Wage Grant program a go once again
Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker on Tuesday, April 18, unanimously approved the annual…
ODF: Firefighting insurance policy not renewed
After much consideration, Oregon’s State Forester has decided to not renew the Department of Forestry’s firefighting insurance policy…
Sweet Home Senior Center News and Activities (April 26, 2023)
Monthly News — Qi Gong: Qi Gong (tai chi) has resumed. Class is at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays…
Spaghetti feed raises funds for Fir Lawn church
By Alex Paul For The New Era An April 16 spaghetti feed in the fellowship hall at St.…
Police, school district report gunshots across street from Foster School
Sweet Home police are investigating an incident that occurred more than a month ago, when a man discharged…
Arrest made in Fir Lawn arson fire
Sweet Home police have arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with the Feb. 25 arson fire that destroyed…
Cleaning Up the Streets
Volunteers work at the corner of Main Street and 15th Avenue Saturday afternoon, April 22, during an Earth…
Ex-SHFAD lieutenant alleges violations
Benny Westcott Former Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District lieutenant/paramedic Zach Lincoln received five minutes at the Tuesday,…
Sushi comes to Sweet Home
Sushi in Sweet Home? Until April 7, that had never been an option. However, residents and visitors can…
‘Fabrics, Fibers & Filaments’ exhibit to open
By Molly Larson Cook For The New Era There’s more to art than paint and canvas, and a…
First-graders sought for Sportsman’s Holiday court
First-graders in the Sweet Home School District (home-schooled students included) are encouraged to apply to become a junior…