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Editorial: Would a people-elected mayor really bring positive change?
It appears that a hot topic for the Sweet Home City Council is going to be an effort…
Traffic flow and one-ways
As our newly formulated City Council gets rolling on their new or remaining terms of service, this is…
Forest Service withdraws National Old Growth Amendment
Associated Oregon Loggers welcomes the U.S. Forest Service decision to withdraw the National Old Growth Amendment process, an…
Questions for Democrats as legislative session begins
By Randy Stapilus Oregon Capital Chronicle In contrast to the national scene, Democrats in Oregon have moved into…
Imagination Library making a difference
Dear Editor, Eight years ago, the Rotary Clubs of Linn County embarked upon a mission to help the…
New year brings new hope for TNE
Happy New Year! This is the 95th year of publication for The New Era, and given what’s happened…
Letter to the new/old editor, readers
Dear Editor (and Readers), Usually, I write these things when I am angry or somewhat miffed at one…
Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum says ‘farewell’
December 31, 2024 To all Oregonians: This evening, New Year’s Eve, at 5pm, I will welcome attendees…
Community response provides real hope for The New Era’s future
Having lived in Sweet Home for 20 years and having published your newspaper for 18 of those, I…
Dear Editor: Rotary is Generous
Dear Editor, This holiday season, the Sweet Home Rotary Club has been spreading goodwill and making a significant…
Dear Editor: Dissatisfied with Council
Dear Editor, It had been my intention to attend the Council meeting on December 10th until I remembered…
Dear Editor: I’ll Plant Your Painted Rocks
Dear Editor, Found a painted rock yesterday. Back of rock – Linn County Rocks + Facebook. I don’t…
Local Newspaper Facing Dire Situation
Faithful readers of The New Era may recall the issue, several years ago in 2021, in which the…
Dear Editor: Thanks for Thanksgiving
Dear Editor, I wanted to thank the Sweet Home Veterans Club for hosting the Thanksgiving free dinner this…
EDITORIAL: Mean Tweets Are In, ‘Joy’ Is Out
The election is over, kind of. Some states still continue to count ballots as they trickle in from…
Dear Editor: Consider Supporting the Cultural Trust
Dear Editor, Those who donate to good causes at the end of each year should consider the Oregon…
Dear Editor: I Lost My Family
Dear Editor, Jeannine M Carson Mays was my aunt. My father was her brother, James David Carson; he…
Dear Editor: Citizens Must Make the Community
Dear Editor, A community is any gathering of peoples together to share space advantages. So a city is…
Dear Editor: Consider the Native Lens on Drawdown
Dear Editor, This is the second time I have sent this letter. I sent it nearly a year…
Dear Editor: City Councilmen Should Follow Code of Ethics
Dear Editor, City Council. I have been pondering this topic for some time, community leadership. Mainly the city…
Dear Editor: My Vote is For Lathrop
Dear Editor, I’m writing to support Will Lathrop as our next Attorney General here in Oregon. I don’t…
Dear Editor: Were New Stop Signs Chosen by Throwing Darts?
Dear Editor, This is an open letter to the citizens of Sweet Home, addressing a few of my…
Editorial: The Decline of Work Culture: Sacrifice vs. Comfort in Modern America
Many Americans have it easy. However, not everyone is as fortunate. There isn’t anything inherently wrong with those…
Dear Editor: Is This Who We Are Now?
Dear Editor, I’m just appalled how all the trump flags are spewed all over the front of Main…
Dear Editor: Good Work on Stop Signs
Dear Editor, Congratulations to the Traffic Committee for all the stop signs and obvious determination to work on…