City leaders talk issues on hunger in Sweet Home
Sweet Home’s relief organizations are struggling, but the biggest needs aren’t food resources or money. It’s volunteers. That’s the biggest takeaway from a meeting…
LATEST NEWS
School play offers something for all ages
By Satina TolmanFor The New Era For nine weeks, the Sweet Home High School auditorium has been alive with laughter, imagination and the sound of pure creativity as students from both the high…
Samaritan announces town halls to discuss merger
Samaritan Health leaders are inviting the public to learn more at a series of upcoming town halls across the region to discuss the planned merger between Samaritan Health Services and…
Fire burns vacant home on 19th Avenue
A vacant home on north 19th Avenue burned Saturday night, Nov. 8. According to Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District, fire crews arrived at 1909½ 19th Ave., near Willow Street, just after…
Voters approve Sheriff’s Office levy in Nov. 4 election
A majority of Linn County voters approved the four-year law enforcement levy request by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office in the Nov. 4 election. As of Nov. 7, 52.54% of voters had approved…
Commissioners OK accessory dwelling units on rural properties
Rural Linn County residents will soon be allowed to site Accessory Dwelling Units on their properties if they meet state and county requirements, Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist and…
Vehicles collide between Dollar General, McDonalds
Emergency personnel work at the scene of a crash in the 2000 block Main St. early in the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 5. Police and medics responded just before 5 p.m. to the scene. According to…
SPORTS
Huskies exit football playoffs after close loss to La Grande
It wasn’t the result the Huskies wanted in their first football playoff game in five seasons, but it was a classic as host La Grande scored a late touchdown Friday night, Nov. 7, to escape…
Huskies’ Whitton medals at XC state for second year
Sweet Home’s three state qualifiers all ran strong races Saturday at the 4A state championship meet, held at Lane Community College, Coach Dave Martin said. “I’m really pleased because we…
Huskies honored at volleyball awards
By Keeghan Gittins For The New Era Sweet Home volleyball closed out its 2025 season with a celebration at its annual awards banquet, held Tuesday, Nov. 4. The event capped off a year that Head…
Football Send-Off
Sweet Home Fire’s ladder truck and police units escort the Sweet Home High School football team’s bus out of town Friday morning, Nov. 7, as the Huskies set off for La Grande for their first…
COMMUNITY
Lessons on salmon ecology at River Bend Park
The skies over River Bend Park gave Holley students a break from recent downpours during the last day of the annual Salmon Watch program, hosted by the South Santiam Watershed Council on…
Charlotte “Charly” Ellen Bashaw
Charlotte Bashaw March 8, 1944 – Oct. 28, 2025 Charlotte “Charly” Ellen Bashaw, 81, of Sweet Home, passed away Oct. 28, 2025. She was born March 8, 1944 to Esther Louise (Carle) and…
Death Notices: Nov. 12, 2025
Ronald Drury March 28, 1961 – Nov. 1, 2025 Ronald Drury, 64, of Lebanon, passed away Nov. 1, 2025. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. For updated information, visit…
OPINION
Editorial: They called them volunteers…
Once upon a time, not so many years ago, individuals inhabited Sweet Home who were known as volunteers. They found pleasure and fulfillment in donating time and energy to making…
Dear Editor: Donating to arts has local impact
Editor: Those who donate to good causes at the end of each year should consider the Oregon Cultural Trust. This program, unique to Oregon, lets you double the impact of your donation…
FROM OUR FILES
From Our Files: Nov. 12, 2025
Nov. 16, 1950 Wayne Roberts, who is spearheading a drive to pave 7th Avenue from K Street to the south city limit, announced some A Lane residents want their block paved at the same time, as well. He…
From Our Files: Nov. 5, 2025
Nov. 9, 1950 Four of the city’s six emergency vehicles are now radio equipped. Latest addition to the radio system was expected next spring, but arrived this week. Two fire trucks and another police car are…
OREGON JOURNALISM PROJECT (OJP)
Hotseat: Christine Pitts
First of a series: Oregon Schools – What Went Wrong? OJP Editor’s note: Oregonians believe in public education. And we put our money where our values are. K-12 schools claim the largest…
Nation’s top court to consider ballot deadline
Oregon is one of at least 19 states that allows the counting of ballots received after election day. BY NIGEL JAQUISS [email protected] On Monday, Nov. 10, the U.S.…
There’s a state-sponsored bookie in your pocket
The NBA gambling scandal highlights Oregon’s role in sports betting. For all the hoopla—and harm—it doesn’t generate much revenue for the state. By Khushboo Rathore Oregon Journalism…