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‘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…
Council Wrestles with Downtown Standards Question
City Council held a work session on Tuesday, June 18, to wrestle with the topic of downtown standards…
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…
Events: June 19, 2024
Berries for Scholarships The PEO Chapter DD in Sweet Home is once again selling berries to raise money…
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…
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…
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,…
SHHS Graduates 179 at Packed Ceremony
The Sweet Home High School (SHHS) saw a total of 179 students walk the stage, June 7. Among…
Events: June 12, 2024
Museum Rummage Sale East Linn Museum is now accepting donations for its annual rummage sale fundraiser. Donations can…
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,…
Hoy’s Celebrates 85 Years
Hoy’s Hardware and Home Improvement Center celebrated its 85th anniversary this week by offering big sales and raffle…
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…
Events: June 5, 2024
Sweet Home Band Concert The Sweet Home Band program will be hosting a concert Tuesday, June 11 at…
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…
Sixth Graders Dive into Nature at Annual Outdoor School Event
Sixth grade students attended the annual outdoor school event organized by the South Santiam Watershed Council and the…
LBCC Dyno Days Drives Interest in Auto Tech
By Zeva Rosenbaum Linn-Benton Community College’s Automotive Technology hosted their annual Dyno Days open house on May 17…
Civil War Reenactment Draws Record School-Day Attendance
By Zeva Rosenbaum An annual Civil War reenactment held at Cheadle Lake Park May 17-19 saw great attendance,…
Events: June 5, 2024
Health Fair Seeks Vendors The Sweet Home Community Health Fair is currently seeking vendor applicants for the Aug.…
New Art Exhibit Features Mother-Daughter Works
During life’s challenges, people find relief through a variety of activities, whether it be through exercise, music, games…
Events: May 29, 2024
Health Fair Seeks Vendors The Sweet Home Community Health Fair is currently seeking vendor applicants for the Aug.…
Police Graduations Reflect Full Staffing
Two of Sweet Home’s newest police officers graduated from the police academy on Friday, May 24, officially sealing…
A Nice Day to Not Forget
Under a blanket of clear blue sky and wrapped in warmth from the sun, veteran organizations gathered at…
From Our Files: May 22, 2024
May 23, 1974 Sweet Home’s Karen Brown is a finalist in the Rockwell International “Prettiest Meter Maid…
Huskies Double Medals Haul at State Track Championships
Sweet Home finished with four medalists at the 4A State Track and Field Championships, held Friday and Saturday,…
Progress to be Made on Domino’s This Week
Progress on the incoming Domino’s pizza franchise will be noticed this week as a prefabricated modular building arrives…