Linn County Fair reports record attendance year
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications A record 30,560 people attended the 2026 Linn County Fair, the most…
Commissioners support medical merger they say will benefit north county
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications At their Aug. 4 meeting, Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger…
Medical college welcomes Class of 2030 in historical ceremony
By Emily Campbell Communications Specialist Western University of Health Sciences The commencement ceremony for incoming students at Lebanon’s…
WesternU S&R members volunteer at Linn County Fair
By Emily Campbell WesternU Oregon Writer Several students from Western University of Health Sciences Heatherington College of Osteopathic…
Commissioners vote 2-1 to oppose Muddy Creek solar project
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications On a 2-1 vote at their July 28 meeting, the Linn County…
State nixes plans for Seven Mile training facility
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications The Oregon Military Department will not develop 34 acres of land owned…
American Legion Auxiliary members host national president
Above, Pam Ray, center, national president of the American Legion Auxiliary, greets Denise Hoover, unit treasurer for Lebanon’s…
Initiative aiming to ban most animal killing off ballot
By Julia Shumway Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregonians won’t vote in November on whether to ban hunting, fishing, livestock…
Museum offers glimpses of Lewis and Clark Journals
Editor’s note: Roberta here launches into a review of the adventures of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on…
First signature count for animal initiative falls short
By Mia Maldonado Oregon Capital Chronicle A controversial initiative petition to ban killing or harming animals in Oregon…
Commissioners applaud redefinition of ‘harm’ in Endangered Species Act
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications At their July 14 meeting, Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger…
Simmons crowned Sportsman’s Holiday Queen at coronation ceremony
By Ryker BurrFor The New Era Miu Simmons was selected as this year’s Sportsman’s Holiday Queen during the…
County Veterans Department assistance numbers on the rise
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker were told…
Opinion: Housing Act just political theater
By Randal O’Toole A recent bill passed by Congress aimed at making housing more affordable will lead to…
County says goodbye to longtime budget officer
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications At their June 23 meeting Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger…
Linn County Fair opens July 16 with wide range of fun
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications The 2026 Linn County Fair starts Thursday, July 16, and runs through…
‘Flamingos’ instructor loves teaching water aerobics at pool
By Satina Tolman For The New Era When a flock of pink flamingos marches down Main Street during…
The meaning of ‘All men are created equal’
By Lewis Waha America turns 250 this year. That’s not counting from Lexington and Concord in 1775. Or…
Freedom has a cost, as many veterans are well aware
For 250 years, the courage, resilience, and strength of service members and their families have shaped the country…
The American Dream at 250
By Jason R. Edwards Two hundred and fifty. The Semiquincentennial. Twelve score and 10 years ago, our forefathers…
Pondering Horse Histories
By Roberta McKern While venturing into the East Linn Museum, what we see among the artifacts can pique…
Death Notices: July 1, 2026
Guy Thomas Bowman, 71, of Sweet Home, passed away June 26, 2026. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling…
Shop Hop trip a sticker experience for SH couple
By Janet Eastman This story was reprinted by permission from The Oregonian/OregonLive Suzette and Eric Andersen of Oregon…
Linn County high school basketball teams square off in tournament
Nearly all of Linn County’s high schools squared off in a summer tournament hosted by Sweet Home High…
JBO Action in Lebanon
The Lebanon 2 team and Sweet Home Black team faced off in Senior National JBO baseball June 16…