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‘Fast and furious’ wind gust blows through Sunnyside, topples trees
A straight-line wind or possible “bomb cyclone” blew through Sunnyside Campground, toppling over trees and damaging one RV…
Thousands turn out for 75th annual Rock and Mineral Show
By Cindi HamarFor The New Era Petrified wood and lots of other mineral attractions were the stars last…
Nonprofit seeks support for resurrection of Brownsville Times paper
The Brownsville City Council heard a presentation during its March 25 meeting regarding a newly-formed nonprofit seeking to…
Gala concert to feature international flare
SHOCASE’s upcoming “Passport to the World” concert gala will take the audience around the world with special guests…
Assistant City Manager role solidified with new title
In a short City Council meeting on March 25, councilors unanimously approved Assistant City Manager Cecily Pretty’s role…
Rail bikes to offer pedal-to-metal sight-seeing
Santiam Excursion Trains is rolling out a new service on its tracks in Sweet Home, one which will…
Huskies overcome adverse track conditions in warm-up meet
Sweet Home’s track and field athletes got a warm-up Thursday, March 20, that wasn’t very warm. The Huskies…
Huskies open softball season with big win, close loss
Sweet Home’s softball players opened their season last week with a 10-0 win over Madras on Tuesday, March…
Golfers open seasons at Bandon Dunes, McNary
Sweet Home’s boys opened their golf season Monday, March 17, at Bandon Dunes, finishing sixth out of six…
Kirsten Sautel, RJ Abbott named Most Valuable Swimmers
By Satina Tolman For The New Era Coach A. Jay Bronson praised his swimmers for their outstanding performances…
Huskies open baseball season, win at Madras
Sweet Home’s baseball players opened their season Tuesday, March 18, with an 11-5 win on the road at…
Two Sweet Home residents arrested following Brownsville burglary
Two Sweet Home-area residents were arrested Saturday night, March 22, following a burglary investigation and search for one…
Scene Around Town: March 26, 2025
Planting for Cause Parents, students and other volunteers prepare flower seedlings during a special Central Linn FFA work…
Fire destroys RV on Brush Creek Road
What was originally reported as a barn fire turned out to be a burning camper trailer early Tuesday…
Fire damages manufactured home on Marks Ridge
Five occupants of a manufactured home on Marks Ridge escaped a fire that severely damaged the structure early…
Scene Around Town: March 19, 2025
Sankey trees replaced Lena Tucker of the Sweet Home Park and Tree Committee, at right, and Sean Hegge…
Ogden hired in dual role as police chief, city manager
The City Council unanimously voted March 11 to hire Jason Ogden in a dual role as the city’s…
Visiting historian seeks to unearth what’s beneath Foster Lake
An environmental historian, referred to once as “the drowned towns guy,” is making a visit to Sweet Home…
In busy meeting, Central Linn board decides to seek interim superintendent
By Chelly Bouferrache For The New Era Central Linn School Board members decided Wednesday, March 12, to postpone…
Halsey council tweaks city’s RV residency rules
By Chelly Bouferrache For The New Era The Halsey City Council met Tuesday for its regular monthly session,…
FFA holds inaugural Community Night
Fifteen candidates, most of them freshmen, received their Greenhand Degrees after completing their first-year requirements in Sweet Home’s…
Local teacher brings historical ‘strong, kind’ women to life
There’s something about dead women who were once strong, passionate and kind that lights a fire under Lana…
Man arrested, accused of stealing $90,000 from grandparents
A 28-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly stealing some $90,000 from his grandparents over several years, Sweet…
Fishermen rescued off island below Green Peter Dam
Two fishermen were rescued from an island in the Middle Santiam River Sunday evening after water from Green…
Council to send mayor question to May ballot
After hearing remarks from as many as 17 residents in a crowded City Council Chamber, City Council members…