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Motorcyclist struck by alleged hit-and-run driver
Medics and rescuers assist the rider of a motorcycle that was struck by a car Friday afternoon, April…
Escaped burn piles blamed for three brush fires
Sweet Home firefighters responded to three brush fires Saturday, April 19, all of them from burn piles that…
Two Brownsville fixtures closing
By Sarah Brown Of The New Era Two Brownsville business owners are preparing to shutter their operations…
Gala delivers musical journey around the world
By Satina Tolman For The New Era The fifth annual SHOCASE Gala, themed “Passport to the World,” transformed…
Holley Church opens treehouse-themed children’s lobby
By Cindi Hamar For The New Era After several years of fund-raising and planning, Holley Church on March…
Volunteers bring dental aid to rural Guatemala
By Satina Tolman For The New Era Every year, countless individuals in underserved communities around the world suffer…
Amelia Sullens signs to wrestle for Pacific University
Two years ago, Amelia Sullens had never wrestled a match in an interscholastic competition. Tuesday, April 1, April…
Deep drawdown at Detroit Lake delayed until at least 2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District announced last week it will not perform a deep drawdown…
‘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…