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Senior Center artists combine to put on City Hall exhibit
By Satina Tolman For The New Era Five local artists who share more than just a love of…
Library Summer Reading
Friday, Aug. 8, was Game Day at Sankey Park for Sweet Home Library’s Summer Reading Program participants. This…
Finally, Burger Family all together in Sweet Home
Visitors to the Oregon Jamboree this past weekend were greeted by some other newcomers to town: the Burger…
CEIP funds dried up; now city is trying to bring it back to life
After about six years of offering monetary incentives to improve downtown buildings, the money pot started drying up,…
Scene Around Town: July 30, 2025
Josai visit to Sweet Home (Above) Members of this year’s Josai exchange program tour group from Josai Gakuen…
Roots go deep at the Bohemian Club Tavern
Outside, the sun playing a cordial role in the evening’s temperature, patrons gathered around makeshift tables propped up…
‘Stand By Me’ features annual flashback to days gone by
By Cindi Hamar For The New Era The community of Brownsville celebrated the remembrance of the filming of…
Bohemian Tavern making memories for 100 years
The hinges of the Bohemian Tavern door squeal as a patron adds their presence to the facility. It’s…
Vintage trailers rally in Brownsville for annual event
As many as 145 old-timey trailers from all over the country converged on Pioneer Park for the annual…
Fun-Fueled LEGO Race
Six-year-old Brodie Gangle lines up three LEGO derby cars while his friend, Aria Sagan, 6, waits at the…
Natalie Conn named 2025 Sportsman’s Holiday Queen
By Cindi HamarFor The New Era Natalie Conn was crowned the 2025 Sportsman’s Holiday Queen on a perfect…
Events: July 16, 2025
Annual Rummage & Craft Sale The Sweet Home Genealogical Society will hold its Summer Rummage & Craft Supply…
Oak Heights’ Gaskey stepping down after 34 years with special needs kids
By Satina Tolman For The New Era After more than three decades of gentle guidance, tireless patience and…
Sportsman’s Holiday Guide
*For more information, pick up a copy of the Sportsman’s Holiday program at The New Era office, 1313…
Meet the Court: Princess Selah Wright
Princess Selah is the daughter of Garrett and Heather Write and has just finished her junior year at…
Meet the Court: Princess Isabella Wagner
Princess Isabella is the daughter of Cristina Gutierrez and Brian Wagner and has just finished her junior year…
Meet the Court: Princess Delainie Pratt
Princess Delainie is the daughter of Travis Pratt and Sarah Hale and has just finished her junior year…
Meet the Court: Princess Anabelle Morris
Princess Anabelle is the daughter of Joanna Morris and Joseph Morris and has just finished her junior year…
Meet the Court: Princess Ashley Duncan
Princess Ashley is the daughter of Jason and Misty Duncan has just finished her junior year at Sweet…
Meet the Court: Princess Natalie Conn
Princess Natalie is the daughter of Erin Barstad and Dan Conn and has just finished her junior year…
Meet the Court: Princess Bailey Chafin
Princess Bailey is the daughter of Justin and Deana Chafin and has just finished her junior year at…
Scene Around Town: June 25, 2025
Jim Bean Safety Fair Elizabeth Major, 5, right, with her mom Anna Major, checks out the swag offered…
Tuesday Night Delights
Members of the Sportsman’s Holiday Court, above, enter the Tune It Up Tuesdays celebration on June 17, one…
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…
District elementary kids get taste of track at All School meet
Above, Bristol McCutcheon of Holley clears the bar in the high jump. Retired Sweet Home track coach Billy…