Johnny O’Hagan
Johnny Eugene O’Hagan, 79, of Sweet Home, died April 27, 2023. He was born Feb. 1, 1944, in…
Oscar Hiaasen Memorial Service
A memorial service for Oscar Hiaasen of Sweet Home, who died Nov. 30, 2022, will be held at…
Linda Taylor
Linda Sue Taylor, 65, a longtime Sweet Home resident, died April 6, 2023. She was born Feb. 23,…
Around Town (April 26, 2023)
Meals on Wheels weekly menu Meals on Wheels offers an on-site lunch at noon Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays…
Ronald Vogel Sr.
Ronald Lee Vogel Sr., 79, of Jefferson, most recently of Sweet Home, died April 10, 2023. He was…
Donald Hembree
Donald Edward Hembree, 86, of Sweet Home, died April 15, 2023. He was born Sept. 29, 1936, in…
Lebanon police and court updates March-April 2023
Lebanon man gets nearly 90 years for sex abuse of minor A 59-year-old Lebanon man was sentenced on…
Police, school district report gunshots across street from Foster School
Sweet Home police are investigating an incident that occurred more than a month ago, when a man discharged…
Cleaning Up the Streets
Volunteers work at the corner of Main Street and 15th Avenue Saturday afternoon, April 22, during an Earth…
Sushi comes to Sweet Home
Sushi in Sweet Home? Until April 7, that had never been an option. However, residents and visitors can…
‘Fabrics, Fibers & Filaments’ exhibit to open
By Molly Larson Cook For The New Era There’s more to art than paint and canvas, and a…
First-graders sought for Sportsman’s Holiday court
First-graders in the Sweet Home School District (home-schooled students included) are encouraged to apply to become a junior…
Daughters of the American Revolution Winner
Luka Ogden, of Sweet Home, left, a student at East Linn Christian Academy, holds a first-place Good Citizen…
55 Plus: Active body, active mind
The value of hobbies for seniors is undeniable. A 2014 study published in the Journal of Occupational and…
Public Safety (April 26, 2023)
April 17 4:53 a.m. – Andrew Joseph Osinga, 22, was cited for failure to carry proof of insurance,…
Municipal Court (April 26, 2023)
April 12, 2023 Adams, Daniel L. – no contest, violation driving while suspended or revoked, fine $440. Strawn,…
Sweet Home Junior High Honor Roll (April 26, 2023)
8TH GRADE 4.00 – Heaven Leigh Ader, Xander Blom, Mailey Brewer, Ryker Burr, Kandance Mae Claunch, Marshall Ray…
P.E.O. Goes Floral
P.E.O. Chapter DD members and friends had a good time at Storybook Farm Wednesday, April 19, as they…
Youth Wage Grant program a go once again
Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker on Tuesday, April 18, unanimously approved the annual…
ODF: Firefighting insurance policy not renewed
After much consideration, Oregon’s State Forester has decided to not renew the Department of Forestry’s firefighting insurance policy…
Sweet Home Senior Center News and Activities (April 26, 2023)
Monthly News — Qi Gong: Qi Gong (tai chi) has resumed. Class is at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays…
Real Estate Sold (April 26, 2023)
Following are Lebanon, Sweet Home and Brownsville area real estate transactions recorded with the county during March/April 2023.…
Spaghetti feed raises funds for Fir Lawn church
By Alex Paul For The New Era An April 16 spaghetti feed in the fellowship hall at St.…
Arrest made in Fir Lawn arson fire
Sweet Home police have arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with the Feb. 25 arson fire that destroyed…
Terrence J. Mumey
Terrence J. Mumey, 77, of Surprise, Ariz., a former Sweet Home resident, passed away April 15, 2023, with…