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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…
New county RV dump gets paved; opening planned by early May
A parade of Knife River dump trucks delivered loads of asphalt last week to pave the new recreational…
Victim’s death leaves grief, questions
A young woman who has been described as a loving, outgoing, energetic and “super sweet” person left this…
Students to stage Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’
By Cindi Hamar For The New Era Sweet Home High School drama students will perform William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth…
Residents clear trash from Sweet Home, expand to Lebanon
Sweet Home and Lebanon got 600 pounds lighter after community members picked up trash in the two cities…
Authorities tight-lipped after damage to transformer
Federal authorities are being tight-lipped as they work to repair damage that occurred at the Bonneville Power Authority…
Local author celebrates launch of first two chapter books
When Simone Dankenbring walked into the Sweet Home Public Library on Saturday, she felt like she was home,…
Man dies in logging accident in Canyon Creek area
A Dorena man died Thursday afternoon, Feb. 20, in a logging accident, Sheriff Michelle Duncan reported Friday. According…
Fire severely damages house on 4th Avenue
Firefighters responded Sunday evening, Feb. 16, to a house on fire at 1232 4th Ave. Sweet Home Fire…
Oak Heights open house reveals safe, ‘inviting’ redesign
Oak Heights Elementary hosted an open house on Monday, Feb. 10, showing off its renovated building designed to…
Council to decide ballot initiative regarding elected mayoral system
This is an updated version of a story previously published on the website. It reflects a work session…
Library expecting shipment of donated books from Library of Congress
While visiting Washington, D.C., on a work-related matter, Mayor Susan Coleman took the opportunity to select a number…
Community gathers to remember one of Brownsville’s best
A woman described as “the heart and soul” of Brownsville was remembered during a memorial service on Sunday,…
Firefighters mop up truck fire after homeowner douses it
Firefighters work at the scene of a fire that ignited in a trailer used for storage in the…
Student Services Director Brian Brands’ focus is helping students thrive
Brian Brands’ job description is, well, so wide-ranging that it would be impossible to describe in one short…
Young Husky girls deliver stronger second half against No. 4 Cascade
The Sweet Home girls basketball team hit the road Tuesday night, Feb. 4, to take on No. 4-ranked…
Sweet Home boys shows grit against No. 2 Cascade
While some would say the Superbowl score deficit didn’t deliver much excitement for football fans, that wasn’t the…
Randy Whitfield found 35-year calling in fire service
It didn’t take long for Randy Whitfield to realize he’d found his calling when he joined the Sweet…