The New Era

The New Era Sweet Home, OR's Local Newspaper Since 1929. The New Era is a respected newspaper located in Sweet Home, Oregon.

Established in 1929, it has been serving the Sweet Home community for nearly a century. Throughout its history, The New Era has been dedicated to providing local news, events, and important information to its readers. As a pillar of the community, the newspaper has witnessed and chronicled the transformation of Sweet Home, ensuring that residents are well-informed and connected to their local comm

unity. Over the years, The New Era has garnered respect and trust from its readership, and it remains a vital source of news for the Sweet Home area.

Athletes and National Honor Society students were recently recognized as the holiday season approaches.
12/04/2025

Athletes and National Honor Society students were recently recognized as the holiday season approaches.

Throwback Thursday this week from 25, 50 and 75 years ago.Dec. 7, 1950The Junior Chamber of Commerce dressed the city up...
12/04/2025

Throwback Thursday this week from 25, 50 and 75 years ago.

Dec. 7, 1950

The Junior Chamber of Commerce dressed the city up for a holiday appearance with tree greenery and colored lights along Main Street. Clusters of brightly colored bells, smiling Santa Claus faces and stars of Bethlehem ornaments also adorned seven blocks downtown.

Dec. 4, 1975

The first Hospital Emergency Ambulance Radio (HEAR) system was installed in a Sweet Home ambulance recently. It was funded by a nearly four month fund drive, which raised $4,300, about $2,400 more than what was needed. The extra funds will be saved to purchase a Life Pak coronary care system for the ambulance, but to make that purchase, another $3,000 is needed.

Dec. 6, 2000

Freshman Blair Geil and fifth-grader James Sylvester were honored by the school district's transportation department for their heroic efforts. While riding a school bus early in the morning on Sodaville-Mountain Home Drive, the bus hit a soft shoulder and was pulled down an embankment, coming to rest on its side where the door is. Bus driver Ina Lee was stuck in her seat, but Geil was able to free her from the seatbelt with a tool. Another bus driver, Emma Flanagan, received a fractured vertebrae. Geil and Sylvester checked on all the kids and waited by the road until help arrived.

Participants in the Thankful Trot 1 Mile Fun Run took off from the start at Community Chapel, where the inaugural event ...
11/28/2025

Participants in the Thankful Trot 1 Mile Fun Run took off from the start at Community Chapel, where the inaugural event was held Saturday morning, Nov. 22.
The event was held to raise money for local nonprofit food programs.

Photos by Scott Swanson

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1313 Main Street
Sweet Home, OR
97386

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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We are a locally owned media company, specializing in print media news. We live in Sweet Home, Work in Sweet Home, and invest our lives into Sweet Home. Our goal is to cover our community like no one else. From news to advertising to legal publications, we are here to serve you! A secondary branch, but equally important side of our business is to make you look good! We offer design, layout and word crafting. From posters, to brochures, to business cards, we would love to help you! Give us a call: 541-367-2135