Teen’s death after football game stirs SH community
Sweet Home High School sophomore Mason Flores has died after sustaining a head injury in a football game a week before, his family and the school district announced…
LATEST NEWS
Missing Albany male found in Green Peter Reservoir
The body of an Albany man, who had been reported missing Sunday, Oct. 4, was found by divers after a search in Green Peter Reservoir on Monday, Oct. 5. At approximately 2:23 p.m. Sunday, the…
Jail levy takes center stage in Lebanon candidate forum
The League of Women Voters of Linn County (LWV) and Rotary Club of Lebanon hosted a Q&A forum for Lebanon’s mayoral and city councilor candidates on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the First United…
Commissioners approve Mill City border expansion
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications At their Sept. 29 meeting, Commissioners Roger Nyquist and Will Tucker gave final approval to Linn County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendments,…
SH fire officials get ‘unique’ chance to share wildfire strategy
Two Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District staffers participated in late September in a national program designed as a meeting of the minds on how to solve wildfire challenges. Fire Chief Nick…
Lebanon pool closure extends past two months
Lebanon pool enthusiasts are getting anxious as the Lebanon Community Pool rolls into its ninth week of being closed for maintenance. The pool was closed on Aug. 8 to begin major renovations…
October is Fire Prevention Month in Oregon
Look around your home, and you’ll likely see dozens of devices powered by lithium-ion batteries. Cellphones, tablets, laptops, power tools, toys, e-bikes, and more rely on these compact,…
SPORTS
Warriors unable to stop Silverton football steamroller
By Mike Warner For The New Era Silverton rolled into Lebanon Friday night, Oct. 2, and left with a decisive 35-0 football victory over the Warriors. The Foxes, defending state champions and…
Albany win puts Husky harriers on ‘competitive’ radar
Sweet Home’s boys had a big day at the Harrier Classic cross-country meet Saturday, Oct. 3, at Albany’s Bryant Park, winning the varsity team championship. Both Lebanon and the Huskies were…
Lebanon girls soccer looks for positives after 1-0 loss to Springfield
The Lebanon Warriors girls soccer team fell 1-0 to the Springfield Millers on Sept. 29, with a first-half goal deciding Tuesday’s match. Teresa Calvillo scored the lone goal in the first half,…
Sweet Home Football now 5-0 after 14-point comeback win in Ashland
By Ryker Burr For The New Era Sweet Home’s football team left Ashland 5-0 on Friday, Oct. 2, after a 14-point comeback win that lifted them from a 20-7 halftime deficit. The Huskies exited the…
COMMUNITY
Back to Hogwarts brought magic to Lebanon’s fall market
Downtown Lebanon was filled with Harry Potter magic, local vendors, and fall activities during Back to Hogwarts: Fall Market & Festival, which took place on Oct. 3. More than 160…
LHS Hall of Fame: Mike Royer
It’s that time of year again when alumni from Lebanon High School are recognized for the significant contributions they have made in this world. Among those to be honored this year is Mike…
Scene Around Town: Celebrating Autumn
Above, Colleen Healy points out entries to her kids, Annabelle Mobley, left, and Lincoln Healy, in the pie baking competition at Sweet Home’s 20th annual Harvest Festival Saturday, Oct. 3, at…
OPINION
Bechtel wise choice for council
Editor: I am pleased to support Matthew Bechtel for Sweet Home City Council. Matthew has taken the time to learn how our city works. His service on the Sweet Home Budget Committee…
Council choices both involved
Editor: With our elections only a few weeks away I felt the need to send a message to the citizens of Sweet Home. There are two candidates I wish to support. The first is Susan…
FROM OUR FILES
From Our Files: Oct. 7, 2026
Oct. 11, 1951 Sweet Home High School will be giving the community a new magazine publication when it hits the streets next week. Editor Ernie Loe said The Huskian’s 24 pages will be entirely…
From Our Files: Sept. 30, 2026
Oct. 4, 1951 The state highway resident engineer said he won’t pay contractors for the M Street pavement job until it’s completed to the satisfaction of Sweet Home residents and the state highway…
OREGON JOURNALISM PROJECT (OJP)
Congressional Republicans target Oregon environmentalists
House Committee on Natural Resources criticizes Oregon Wild and Cascadia Wildlands for ‘lawfare.’ By Penny Rosenberg Oregon Journalism Project A U.S. House committee has called out two…
First Oregon governor’s debate gets feisty
Gov. Tina Kotek and state Sen. Christine Drazan trade barbs and call each other disingenuous. By Penny Rosenberg Oregon Journalism Project At the first gubernatorial debate of 2026,…
Oregon graduates 26,000 fewer college grads than needed to fill available jobs
Here are five reasons why Oregon’s higher education institutions struggle to support the state’s job market. By Khushboo Rathore Oregon Journalism Project A new report highlighting…