Police Logs: Jan. 14, 2026
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Events: Jan. 14, 2026
2026 Sportsman’s Holiday Junior Court Applications Applications are available for Sweet Home first-graders who would like to participate…
Joseph Eugene Start
Joseph Start Oct. 13,1942 – Dec.15, 2025 Joseph Eugene Start, 83, a longtime Sweet Home resident, died Dec.15,…
Tamara Ann Ridout
Tamara Ridout Nov. 8, 1972 – Dec. 30, 2025 Tamara Ann Ridout, 53, of Lebanon, passed away Dec.…
Robert Hartsock
Robert Hartsock Aug. 4, 1941 – Dec. 1, 2025 Robert Hartsock, 84, of Sweet Home, passed away Dec.…
Death Notices: Jan. 14, 2026
Michael E. Koker, 77, of Sweet Home, passed away Jan. 6, 2026. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling…
From Our Files: Jan. 14, 2026
Jan. 18, 1951 The impact of wind and rain buffeting the Pacific Northwest was felt by residents…
Health officials warn of measles risk
State’s first measles cases of 2026 confirmed in Linn County Oregon Health Authority and Linn County public health…
Events: Jan. 7, 2026
Find a nonprofit to volunteer with Lebanon Legacy Club and Boulder Falls Inn invite the public to “Connect…
Lebanon woman charged with second-degree murder
A Lebanon woman was charged with second-degree murder and first-degree robbery three months after the Linn County Sheriff’s…
Catalytic converters stolen off six Lebanon school buses
Six school buses were damaged last weekend as someone broke into the Lebanon Community School District transportation yard…
Two longtime LFD officers retiring
The Lebanon Fire District has announced the retirement of two longtime staffers whose combined careers total more than…
LFD responds to two kitchen fires in week
Lebanon Fire District firefighters responded to two fires involving kitchens last week, one on Cedar Drive and the…
Remembering 2025: Year in Review
January Scott and Miriam Swanson returned to The New Era and Lebanon Local after having sold it…
Lebanon resident announces run for congressional seat
Joseph Lehman, a blue-collar worker, husband, and father of three, announced on Dec. 29 his candidacy for the…
2026 Strawberry Festival Court
The Lebanon Strawberry Festival Court for 2026 has been announced. They are, from left, Princess Anne Workman, Princess…
Elks Hoop Shoot Local Winners
The Sweet Home Elks hosted their 25th annual Hoop Shoot free throw competition Dec. 6 at Sweet Home…
UPDATE: Police Logs: Jan. 7, 2026
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Circuit Court: Jan. 7, 2026
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Edris O. Wagers
Edris Wagers Oct. 24, 1937 – Dec. 31, 2025 Edris O. Wagers, 88, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Norman Darle Villines
Norman Villines Feb. 24, 1941 – Dec. 24, 2025 Norman Darle Villines, 84, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Death Notices: Jan. 7, 2026
Nancy May Alverson, 78, of Sweet Home, passed away Jan. 2, 2026. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling…
Fire destroys residence off Old Hufford
Fire destroyed a home on Old Hufford Drive early Saturday morning, Dec. 27. Fire crews and the Linn…