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From Our Files: July 31, 2024
Aug. 1, 1974 Senator Mark Hatfield met with a small group of people at Mollie’s Bakery and…
SHEDG Seats New President, Sets Eyes on Rebranding
As staff at the annual Oregon Jamboree tighten down in preparation for this year’s musical event, Heather Search…
City Hosts First Citizens Academy
The City of Sweet Home hosted its first-ever “Citizen’s Academy” on Wednesday, July 24. The “academy” gives residents…
A Dozen Intersections Get Fitted with Stop Signs
Public Works employees began installing several new stop signs at 12 intersections throughout the city on Tuesday, July…
Championship Opportunity Takes Wrestlers to Japan
The Sweet Home Wrestling program saw athletes represent Oregon about 5,000 miles away, in Japan. Jayce Miller and…
Wildland Division Chief Sworn In
Many things were discussed during the July 16 fire board meeting. A Wildland Division update was on the…
A&W’s Burger Family Statues Reunite at Sportsman’s Holiday
Sweet Home’s A&W recently showcased some of the original A&W statues during the Sportsman’s Holiday Parade, July 13. …
New Exhibit Features Watercolor Paintings
Artist Satina Tolman loves water, so it’s no surprise that she excels at watercolor painting. Tolman’s artwork is…
Local Author Publishes First in a Trilogy
Investing his time into creating a craft with 72,000 words, local author Jim Corley was able to celebrate…
Sportsman’s Holiday Draws Residents to Week-Long Activities
Though still a hot week despite temperatures being under triple digits, the climate didn’t stop hundreds from participating…
Dahlenburg Bridge Relocated to City Hall Park
The “miniature” version of Weddle Bridge has finally found its new home at City Hall after a team…
Small Town Brings National Competitors
Nearly 2,500 people attended this year’s Icebox Cook-Off from July 5-6. This year’s event continued at the normal…
Meet the Court: Princess Emmaline Durrett
Princess Emmaline Durrett is the daughter of Heidi Darwood, and sister to Jacqueline Stutzman, 37, Melody Durrett, 28,…
Meet the Court: Princess Zoë Garrett
Princess Zoë Garrett is the daughter of Jessica and Ryan Garrett, and sister to Kaia, 15, and Aubry,…
Meet the Court: Princess Peyton Lindsey
Princess Peyton Lindsey is the daughter of Austin and Robyn Lindsey, and sister to Isaac, 19, and Colten,…
Meet the Court: Princess Peyton Markell
Princess Peyton Markell is the daughter of Eric and Rachel Markell, and sister to Rylee, 18. Markell chose…
Meet the Court: Princess Amelia Sullens
Princess Amelia Sullens is the daughter of Kyle and Marci Sullens, and sister to Olivia, 13, and Sophia,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Casey Topp Sworn into SHFAD
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District (SHFAD) swore-in a new entry level firefighter during their monthly board…
Candlelight Vigil Held for Missing Persons
Recently, discussion has been brought up around missing and unsolved cases in Oregon, particularly around, or pertaining to,…
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…