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From Our Files: Sept. 2, 2026
Sept. 6, 1951 Two Sweet Home boys, Charles Raymond Shives, 15, and Archie Vibbard, 13, were charged…
Volleyball veterans Bondeson and Tyler take Huskies’ helm
By Ryker Burr For The New Era Two longtime local athletes and coaches are taking over Sweet Home…
After week with Hotshots, SH wildland crew converges on local fire
Sweet Home’s Wildland Fire Crew 21 was working the Grasshopper Fire east of Mt. Hood earlier this month…
Young Entrepreneurs offers new path for SH teens
Riley Casey started out with a piece of wood, an idea from his dad, and a strong desire…
New Oak Heights principal running halls – in different way
Ryan Adams sits at his new desk at Oak Heights Elementary School in Sweet Home, a place where…
Fire destroys home, spreads over two acres on Fern Ridge
A manufactured home was destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 18 on Fern Ridge, and spread into nearby…
SH Fire Board appoints Gaskey to fill vacancy; Johnson resigns
Although most of Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District’s top staffers were out fighting fires Tuesday, Aug. 18,…
Music has been lifetime inspiration for Judy Stevens
By Satina Tolman For The New Era For Judy Stevens, music has never simply been something she learned.…
Police Logs: Aug. 26, 2026 issue
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Events: Aug. 26, 2026 issue
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts…
From Our Files: Aug. 26, 2026
Aug. 30, 1951 Results of the latest bloodmobile visit targeting Sweet Home’s lumber company employees were disappointing…
Second revived SH Rodeo bigger and better
The second year of the revived Sweet Home Rodeo outstripped its inaugural predecessor in both size and content. The…
New SHHS athletic director brings wealth of coaching, Leadership
Tomas Rosa has said many times, publicly, that he’s grateful that he grew up in Sweet Home. A…
SH City Council asked to resolve water bill dispute
The City Council was charged with settling a dispute during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11. City…
A&W celebrates 65 years in Sweet Home
Owners Josh and Patty Hankins hosted a celebration of their A&W eatery’s 65th year in Sweet Home Saturday,…
SH School Board starts process of issuing bonds
On August 10, the Sweet Home School Board unanimously approved two resolutions to help fund upcoming district projects,…
Football camp readies Huskies for season
Sweet Home’s football players got down to business last week with their annual summer camp, which this year…
Scene Around Town: Aug. 19, 2026 issue
Health for the Community Above, Sweet Home’s Park and Tree Committee encourage residents to enjoy the city’s natural…
UPDATED Police Logs: Aug. 19, 2026 issue
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Municipal Court: Aug. 19, 2026 issue
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Events: Aug. 19, 2026 issue
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts…
From Our Files: Aug. 19, 2026
Aug. 23, 1951 The Sweet Home swimming team now has a name. Henceforth, the local splashers will…
Rodeo returns to SH, continuing old tradition
The Sweet Home Rodeo returns to town Saturday afternoon, Aug. 15, with a wide range of western and…
Swimmer dies in Foster Lake at Lewis Creek
A Corvallis man died Sunday evening, Aug. 9, after he apparently drowned at Lewis Creek Park on Foster…
Fast-moving Hilltop Drive fire forces evacuation, quick response
Firefighters from around the area converged to stop a fire that destroyed a mobile home and threatened other…