From Our Files: Sept. 2, 2026
Sept. 6, 1951 Two Sweet Home boys, Charles Raymond Shives, 15, and Archie Vibbard, 13, were charged…
American Man organizers donate $850 to Linn County SAR
Organizers of Honoring the American Man presented a check for $850 to the Linn County Sheriff for Search…
UPDATED: OHA approves Samaritan, MultiCare affiliation
Samaritan Health Services announced Monday that it had received approval from the Oregon Health Authority for its proposed…
Residents stop Lacomb grass fire
Lebanon Fire District firefighters were dispatched to a large natural cover fire in the 41000 block of Baptist…
DUII program expanding
The Linn County Alcohol & Drug Program has expanded its DUII (Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants) Education…
Editorial: AI’s biggest threat to students is failure to think
By Jennifer Puccio I recently spoke with a high-schooler who told me that she uses artificial intelligence (AI)…
Editor: OJP article missed the point
Editor: I am writing in response to the article “Medicaid Shortfall Follows Decade-Long Growth in State Spending,” posted…
Editor: Medicaid shortfall impacts patients’ access to care
Editor: I am writing about the article “Medicaid Shortfall Follows Decade-long Growth in State Spending” posted in the…
Lebanon writer earns Youth Book of the Year
Lebanon writer Mary Ann Hake was awarded the Youth Book of the Year from the Advanced Writers and…
Circuit Court: Aug. 26, 2026 issue
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
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…
Patricia “Pat” (Davis) Munk
Patricia Munk Jan. 11, 1941- Aug. 11, 2026 Patricia “Pat” (Davis) Munk passed away Aug. 11, 2026, in…
Death Notices: Aug. 26, 2026
Carol Jean Farley, 68, of Sweet Home, passed away Aug. 22, 2026. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling…
From Our Files: Aug. 26, 2026
Aug. 30, 1951 Results of the latest bloodmobile visit targeting Sweet Home’s lumber company employees were disappointing…
LCSD announces electric vehicle policy for schools
Lebanon Community School District has updated its policy regarding electric bicycles (e-bikes), electric scooters (e-scooters), and other wheeled…
Sarah’s Place celebrates 10 years of serving survivors
Sarah’s Place observed its 10-year anniversary this month, 10 years of providing care for sexual assault survivors across…
County offering alerts for names in property documents
The Linn County Clerk’s Office is offering a new Property Recording Alert Service, which will notify property owners…
LFD medics spot, get help with fast-moving Hwy. 34 fire
Lebanon Fire District staff spotted and called in reinforcements to extinguish a fast-moving fire along Highway 34 on…
Lebanon firefighters save shop building
Lebanon Fire District firefighters responded to a reported structure fire around the area of River Drive just before…
Hands on History returns to Brownsville Aug. 22
By Mandy Cole Linn County Historical Museum The fifth “Hands on History” day will be held from 10…
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…
Gerad Chandler Romero
Gerad Romero Sept. 5, 1999 – Aug. 8, 2026 Gerad Chandler Romero, 26, of Sweet Home, passed away…