Updated: Phone call leads to high-alert police response at Husky Field
An apparent “swatting” incident late Thursday morning, May 28, led to school lockdowns and a police response near…
From Our Files: June 2, 2025
June 8, 1950 The city will receive the first of three anti-mosquito sprayings in June. A contract…
SH voters support directly electing mayor, police and library levies
Sweet Home’s charter amendment had a strong lead in the May 20 election following the most recent count…
Events: May 28, 2025
Coffee with Lebanon Hospital Foundation East Linn County residents are encouraged to join Brandy O’Bannon, Lebanon Community Hospital…
Death Notices: May 28, 2025
Terry Magers May 26, 1956 – May 23, 2025 Terry Lee Magers, 68, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Eugene Reynolds Gregory
Eugene Gregory Nov. 26, 1939 – May 22, 2025 Eugene Reynolds Gregory, 85, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Michael Eric Nickell
Michael Nickell April 5, 1988 – May 23, 2025 Michael Eric Nickell, 37, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Circuit Court: May 28, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Updated: Police Logs: May 28, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Words to Community from Samaritan CEO Marty Cahill
An Open Letter to Our Colleagues, Leaders and Community: As I wrap up my first week as CEO…
Motorcyclists injured in separate crashes near Menear’s Bend
Two separate motorcycle crashes on curves just west of Menear’s Bend sent two motorcyclists to area hospitals with…
Mental Health Awareness Month Spotlight: Loneliness line supports seniors
When Carli Cox picks up the phone, she never knows who will be on the other end, but…
State parks offer free camping, day parking and events June 7
Every year Oregon State Parks begins the busier season with a small thank you to its visitors —…
From Our Files: May 28, 2025
June 1, 1950 The Sweet Home Swimming Pool Association, inactive for several months, was reorganized when new…
OSP traffic stop in Linn County leads to seizure of 60 pounds of fentanyl
A Oregon State Police K-9 team located a large quantity of fentanyl during traffic stop on Interstate 5…
Motorcyclist injured in crash at Menear’s Bend
A collision between a motorcycle and a car on the tight curve near Menear’s Bend on Hwy. 20…
Scene Around Town: May 21, 2025
Oak Heights holds annual carnival, auction There as a lot going on Saturday evening, May 10, at Oak…
Death Notices: May 21, 2025
Louis Anjo Oct. 10, 1931 – April 28, 2025 A memorial service for Louis Joseph Anjo, 93, of…
Dorothy Jane Grove
Dorothy Grove Dec. 12, 1931 – May 12, 2025 Dorothy Jane Grove, 93, of Lebanon passed away May…
Events: May 21, 2025
Transformational Living Class Sweet Home Evangelical Church is hosting a Transformational Living class at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Classes …
Police Logs: May 21, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Opinion: Autonomous in Oregon?
Washington legislator offers new spin on rural-urban divide. By Randy Stapilus Oregon Capital Chronicle The idea of Greater…
Circuit Court: May 21, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…