SUNDAY UPDATE: Bruler Fire containment remains at 75%
The New Era Crews have contained about 75% of the 195-acre Bruler Fire burning 30 miles northeast of…
National Weather Service predicts mid-valley heat wave this week
The New Era An excessive heat watch is in effect this week for the mid-Willamette Valley, running Wednesday…
Beverly Noreen Kitchin
Aug. 27, 1932 – April 26, 2021 Beverly Noreen Kitchin, 88, passed peacefully April 26, 2021, with family…
Melissa ‘Missy’ Ann Jones
June 27, 1971 – June 19, 2021 Melissa “Missy” Ann Jones, 49, of Lebanon, passed away unexpectedly on…
Sweet Home swimmers compete in regional, state meets
Sweet Home Swim Club members competed last month in both the Oregon long course state championships and the…
Commissioners take steps to beef up county’s web presence
Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker agreed Tuesday morning to seek Requests For Proposals…
Adams named LBCC Board Chair
The Linn-Benton Community College Board of Education elected new officers and swore in new members at its meeting on July…
Linn County bans campfires in all parks
Campfires are prohibited in all parks or recreation facilities operated by the Linn County Parks & Recreation Department,…
Senior Center ‘soft opening’ gets ball rolling
By Dawn Mitchell Senior Center Director It’s definitely an exciting time here at the Senior Center! We have…
Outdoors: Invasive jumping worm used by anglers threatens native worms
By Kym Pokorny Oregon State University Writer Jumping worms, a not-so-nice pest that arrived in the United States…
Containment on Bruler Fire at 47%
Crews have contained 47% of the 195-acre Bruler Fire 30 miles northeast of Sweet Home, the U.S. Forest…
Lane County deputy drowns at Lewis Creek Park
A Lane County Sheriff’s Office deputy drowned Sunday afternoon at Lewis Creek Park east of Sweet Home. Courtney…
Sheriff’s deputies seek missing hiker in rugged terrain
Linn County Sheriff’s deputies continued an intense search effort Sunday on Mount Jefferson for a Salem man who…
SHPD warns of “stranger danger” after pair of reports
The New Era The Sweet Home Police Department on Tuesday issued a warning to residents to watch for…
Oregon health officials recommend masks indoors
The New Era The Oregon Health Authority announced Tuesday, July 27 (after the New Era’s press time this…
WEDNESDAY UPDATE: Bruler Fire containment at 53%
The New Era A South Cascade Interagency Type 3 team assumed command Wednesday at the 195-acre Bruler Fire…
Mop-up work continues on Bruler Fire; containment at 53%
The New Era The South Cascade Interagency Type 3 team continued mop-up Thursday at the 195-acre Bruler Fire…
Search suspended for missing Mount Jefferson climber
The New Era The Linn County Sheriff’s Office has suspended the search for a missing climber on Mount…
FRIDAY UPDATE: Crews mindful of weather forecast at Bruler Fire
The New Era Mop-up activity continued Friday as crews faced uncertain weather conditions on the 195-acre Bruler Fire…
Cooling center open Friday and Saturday at Lebanon Senior Center
The New Era In response to excessive heat warnings predicted Friday and Saturday, July 30-31, the City of…
MONDAY UPDATE: Bruler Fire containment at 65%
The New Era The South Cascade Interagency Type Team 3 continued mopping up and strengthening contingency lines Monday…
Protect yourself – against authorities
Editor: On July 6, the President, his Press Secretary, Oregon’s and other governors declared that they will be…
Major League Baseball strikes out in response to Cuban turmoil
By Dr. Paul G. Kengor Editor’s note: A version of this article first appeared in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.…