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Fir Lawn roof repairs begin with tear-down
Workers begin tearing off the roof of the former Fir Lawn Lutheran Church building on the corner of…
Fire district says traditional recruitment pool is dry
Fire Chief Nick Tyler told the Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District Board of Directors during its May…
SHFAD proposed budget reflects inflation in personnel services
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District Budget Committee approved a $6,594,143 proposed budget during its May 20…
Kidco reopens, but future still uncertain
By Jennifer Moody For The New Era Kidco Head Start’s unexpectedly long spring break finally ended this month,…
From Our Files: May 28, 2025
June 1, 1950 The Sweet Home Swimming Pool Association, inactive for several months, was reorganized when new…
Motorcyclist injured in crash at Menear’s Bend
A collision between a motorcycle and a car on the tight curve near Menear’s Bend on Hwy. 20…
Scene Around Town: May 21, 2025
Oak Heights holds annual carnival, auction There as a lot going on Saturday evening, May 10, at Oak…
Bike safety instructor pays up after student proves riding skills
Xavier Glassley-Sams had never ridden a bike before he entered this year’s bicycle safety training class at Hawthorne…
Council: Get moving on 1st Avenue speed humps
In a move to slow vehicle traffic on 1st Avenue, Sweet Home City Council members on Tuesday, May…
Schools’ 2025-26 budget includes $49.5 million in projected spending
Sweet Home School Board members on Monday, May 12, approved a budget totaling $68.8 million for the 2025-26…
Track team heads into districts this week, eyeing boys title
Sweet Home completed its regular-season track schedule last week with a home victory over Newport on Monday, May…
Huskies finish baseball season 1-2 in series with Stayton
By Keeghan Kittins For The New Era Sweet Home played its final three-game baseball series against Stayton last…
SHFAD honors Prineville firefighters with Life Saver Awards
By Jason Chaney Central Oregonian First responders prepared for the worst. Kaitlyn Watts of Sweet Home had crashed…
School Board hears how activities keep kids invigorated, connected
Certified union president Steve Thorpe, a math teacher and wrestling coach at Sweet Home High School frequently delivers…
Softball team secures state play-in berth with some rousing wins
By Keeghan Kittins For The New Era Making a big push for the playoffs, Sweet Home’s softball players…
From Our Files: May 21, 2025
May 25, 1950 Four high school students received minor injuries when an unidentified roadside vandal threw a…
‘Team effort’ dump station officially opens in SH
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications On a windy, but sunny afternoon May 8, a bright red ribbon…
Jamboree organizers plan beefed-up events leading to festival
Sweet Home residents have the opportunity to enjoy some juiced-up events from the Oregon Jamboree, which began May…
SHFAD battles house fire on Surrey Lane
Firefighters battle a blaze that severely damaged a home on Surrey Lane, off Ames Creek Road, early Tuesday…
Track: Huskies continue to score PR’s, despite depleted lineup
Despite a limited line-up and some athlete fatigue, Sweet Home’s boys finished fourth out of 17 teams and…
Despite rough home losses, Huskies still in running for softball berth
By Keeghan Gittins For The New Era Sweet Home’s softball team came into the final week of Oregon…
Rescue on Gordon Meadows Trail
A hiker was rescued Tuesday afternoon, May 6, after a search by Linn County Search and Rescue team…
Saturday Market back for its third year in Library Square
By Timothy Major For The New Era A full cloud cover, mid-50s temperatures, and a cool breeze did…