Opinion

Veterans Day is time for a grateful nation to thank those who have put their lives on the…

Editor: Liberals would have you believe that by voting no on Measure 43, you will be protecting your…

Editor: When it comes to summer field burning smoke, area residents are treated like second-class citizens. The Department…

Editor: As a member of the Beautification Committee, I was really amazed at the progress we have made…

Editor: As chairperson of the Benefit for the Leighton Freemans, held at the Elk’s Lodge, I want to…

Editor: The Sweet Home Public Library, what a bargain! In the last four years, the price of everything…

Editor: In this age of political cynicism and citizen apathy, it is no surprise that voter participation remains…

Editor: The week of Nov. 5 is National Nurse Practitioner Week, giving those of us in health care…

Editor: Please vote yes to renew the current Police Services Levy for another four years. The men and…

The men and women of the Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District do a great job protecting our…

It’s the time of year when you get your arm twisted to vote – often by people who…

Editor: Once again the viability of the library could be in jeopardy as it is time to again…

Editor: New story, new needs and standards placed on our fire district. The fire district is not only…

Editor: I am writing to express support for two items of particular interest to the citizens of Sweet…

Editor: I was asked by both a former and current resident of Sweet Home to write a letter…

Editor: Old story, more money. The fire district is wanting a fire equipment bond, Ballot Measure 22-66, for…

Editor: First of all, I would like to say thank you to all of the people who have…

Editor: I want to use this avenue to publicly thank the many volunteers that quietly give of their…

Editor: SMART – Start Making A Reader Today – is an excellent program for primary students, kindergarten through…

We at The New Era don’t intend to take editorial positions on every candidate and measure before local…

Editor: For the past 13 years, I have had the honor and privilege of being the “welcome hostess”…

Editor: For many years, I feel I’ve been tempted NOT to turn the other cheek. If it was…

Scott Swanson Ever been to Washington, D.C.? It’s quite an experience. My first trip to the capital was…

Editor: I wanted to take a moment to thank all the men and women who took the risk…

Sometimes life takes sudden, unpleasant turns. We’re experiencing that now with the sad news that a local community…