Browsing Category
News
13989 posts
County’s fire hardening grant program to end June 30, commissioners told
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County will wrap up its fire hardening grant program for homes…
Restrictions in effect with beginning of fire season
Fire season on all lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s South Cascade and Western Lane districts…
Gallery exhibit features local nature photographer’s work
By Satina Tolman For The New Era With a keen eye for hidden beauty and a heart drawn…
Retired forester working to improve trees in parks
Lena Tucker surveys trees planted on the grassy lawn of Sankey Park. They’re young trees, eight, 10 feet…
Dustin Nichol top write-in candidate for Holley School Board Seat
Final results from the May 20 election have been announced for Sweet Home races. A final total of…
Council urged to make move on vacant building problem
During its June 10 meeting, the City Council was urged to give serious consideration to the problem of…
Steve Thorpe Honored With High Q Award of Merit
By Satina Tolman For The New Era Steve Thorpe was named the Sweet Home Alumni Foundation’s High Q…
Council finalizes approval for speed humps on 1st Avenue
Increased brake lights will be the future for 1st Avenue as the City Council on Tuesday, May 27,…
Commissioners approve contracts, vehicles for Sheriff’s Office
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker approved several…
State agencies warn against ‘unpaid toll’ scam
Scammers posing as Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV ) and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT…
Councilors discuss downtown issues in work session
Sweet Home City Council members expressed frustration in the lack of progress in addressing the vacant buildings downtown…
Updated: Phone call leads to high-alert police response at Husky Field
An apparent “swatting” incident late Thursday morning, May 28, led to school lockdowns and a police response near…
SH voters support directly electing mayor, police and library levies
Sweet Home’s charter amendment had a strong lead in the May 20 election following the most recent count…
Motorcyclists injured in separate crashes near Menear’s Bend
Two separate motorcycle crashes on curves just west of Menear’s Bend sent two motorcyclists to area hospitals with…
Commissioners hear county health report, approve triathlon closures
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications There were 103 deaths in Linn County and 71 births in April,…
City Hall gallery features art from local elementary students
By Cindi Hamar For The New Era Artwork from a selection of local artists – students at Hawthorne…
Fir Lawn roof repairs begin with tear-down
Workers begin tearing off the roof of the former Fir Lawn Lutheran Church building on the corner of…
Fire district says traditional recruitment pool is dry
Fire Chief Nick Tyler told the Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District Board of Directors during its May…
SHFAD proposed budget reflects inflation in personnel services
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District Budget Committee approved a $6,594,143 proposed budget during its May 20…
Kidco reopens, but future still uncertain
By Jennifer Moody For The New Era Kidco Head Start’s unexpectedly long spring break finally ended this month,…
SH charter amendment has strong lead after initial count
Levies for SH police, library show comfortable support. Sweet Home’s charter amendment had a strong lead after the…
Motorcyclist injured in crash at Menear’s Bend
A collision between a motorcycle and a car on the tight curve near Menear’s Bend on Hwy. 20…
County land use permits up slightly from 2024
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications The Linn County Planning and Building Department issued 46 land use permits…
Bike safety instructor pays up after student proves riding skills
Xavier Glassley-Sams had never ridden a bike before he entered this year’s bicycle safety training class at Hawthorne…
Updated: Samaritan CEO acknowledges ‘re-imagining’ health services
Nurses, patients and community members plan to hold a public rally outside the Samaritan Health Plan Building ahead…