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Meet the Court: Princess Zoë Garrett
Princess Zoë Garrett is the daughter of Jessica and Ryan Garrett, and sister to Kaia, 15, and Aubry,…
July 8, 2024
Meet the Court: Princess Peyton Lindsey
Princess Peyton Lindsey is the daughter of Austin and Robyn Lindsey, and sister to Isaac, 19, and Colten,…
July 8, 2024
Meet the Court: Princess Peyton Markell
Princess Peyton Markell is the daughter of Eric and Rachel Markell, and sister to Rylee, 18. Markell chose…
July 8, 2024
Meet the Court: Princess Amelia Sullens
Princess Amelia Sullens is the daughter of Kyle and Marci Sullens, and sister to Olivia, 13, and Sophia,…
July 8, 2024
Charity Car Show Features Hard Work of Aficionados
Cool breezes cut through the field behind the junior high school as the sun beat down upon rows…
July 8, 2024
SHHS Huskies Practice During Women’s Basketball Camp
As the off season for high school sports progresses, the Sweet Home High School girls basketball team continues…
July 3, 2024
Scio Family Asks for Help for Rare Disease
A 3-year-old boy in Scio might be the only person in Oregon to be diagnosed with what his…
July 2, 2024
Local Fire Volunteers Attend Annual Fire School
A handful of volunteers from Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District took a week to boost their fire…
July 2, 2024
Casey Topp Sworn into SHFAD
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District (SHFAD) swore-in a new entry level firefighter during their monthly board…
June 24, 2024
Candlelight Vigil Held for Missing Persons
Recently, discussion has been brought up around missing and unsolved cases in Oregon, particularly around, or pertaining to,…
June 24, 2024
Sweet Home Resident Named LCSWA Volunteer of the Year
By Larry Mauter For The New Era Lena Tucker logged in nearly 30 years of public service…
June 21, 2024
‘Sirius Woods’ a Sanctuary for Old Growth, Wildlife
By Larry Mauter For The New Era In the night sky, Sirius is the brightest star. For…
June 21, 2024
Council Wrestles with Downtown Standards Question
City Council held a work session on Tuesday, June 18, to wrestle with the topic of downtown standards…
June 21, 2024
Cut the Gut Checkpoint at Sankey Nixed
It was revealed at the Park and Tree Committee meeting on Wednesday, June 19, that they will no…
June 20, 2024
Events: June 19, 2024
Berries for Scholarships The PEO Chapter DD in Sweet Home is once again selling berries to raise money…
June 18, 2024
Triathlon Organizers Celebrate Record Breakers, Child Participation
There are a handful of large events that take place in Sweet Home due largely to the concerted…
June 18, 2024
Jim Bean Safety Fair Held at Sankey Park, Features New Swings
The annual Jim Bean Safety Fair this year was held at Sankey Park June 15. This year, many…
June 18, 2024
10 ‘American Men’ Honored in Sweet Home
Ten Sweet Home residents were recognized during the eighth Honoring the American Man dinner, held Friday, June 14,…
June 18, 2024
SHHS Graduates 179 at Packed Ceremony
The Sweet Home High School (SHHS) saw a total of 179 students walk the stage, June 7. Among…
June 11, 2024
Events: June 12, 2024
Museum Rummage Sale East Linn Museum is now accepting donations for its annual rummage sale fundraiser. Donations can…
June 10, 2024
First June Best in the West Triathlon Runs Swimmingly
The Best in the West Triathlon festival returned for its 14th year at Lewis Creek Park this weekend,…
June 10, 2024
Hoy’s Celebrates 85 Years
Hoy’s Hardware and Home Improvement Center celebrated its 85th anniversary this week by offering big sales and raffle…
June 8, 2024
Experience Leads to Career Choice for Newest Officer
After graduating from the police academy last month, Sweet Home Police Department’s newest patrol officer, Bryce Barreto, returned…
June 8, 2024
Events: June 5, 2024
Sweet Home Band Concert The Sweet Home Band program will be hosting a concert Tuesday, June 11 at…
June 4, 2024
Elks Lodge Overflows as Seniors Honored at Athletic Awards Ceremony
Seats were filled to the brim at the Elks Lodge on Sunday, June 2. Families, friends and even…
June 4, 2024