Travel through Brownsville to be curtailed Aug. 12-15
Traveling on Main Street in Brownsville and south of Lebanon will be curtailed Aug. 12-15 as the Linn…
County purchases Albany bank building for $1.3 million
Linn County has agreed to purchase the former US Bank building at 205 SW Ellsworth St. for $1.3…
Albany man arrested in Corvallis shooting
The New Era An Albany man was arrested Thursday, Aug. 5, as part of an ongoing investigation into…
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…
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…
Melissa ‘Missy’ Ann Jones
June 27, 1971 – June 19, 2021 Melissa “Missy” Ann Jones, 49, of Lebanon, passed away unexpectedly on…
Beverly Noreen Kitchin
Aug. 27, 1932 – April 26, 2021 Beverly Noreen Kitchin, 88, passed peacefully April 26, 2021, with family…
Michele A. Graham
Jan. 3, 1954 – July 31, 2021 Michele A. Graham, 67, of Sweet Home, passed away Saturday, July…
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…
Celebrating Community
The Sweet Home Chamber’s awards picnic on Saturday night was more than the recognition of individuals who have…
Mary Jane Rozell
Feb. 10, 1937 – July 24, 2021 Mary Jane Rozell, 84, of Lebanon passed away at home at…
Derrald Wheeler
Feb. 13, 1936 – July 17, 2021 Derrald Guy Wheeler, 85, of Crawfordsville, known commonly as “Guy,” died…