UPDATED Police Logs: Dec. 17, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Real Estate Sold: Dec. 17, 2025
Following are Lebanon, Sweet Home, and Brownsville area real estate transactions recorded with the county during late November …
Municipal Court: Dec. 10, 2025
Dec. 10 A juvenile pleaded no contest to operating a vehicle while using a mobile electronic device…
From Our Files: Dec. 17, 2025
Dec. 21, 1950 Late trains are the principal cause of overdue Christmas mail delivery, but mail carriers…
Local holiday fun on the docket this weekend
It’s Christmas time in Sweet Home and things kicked off Saturday, Nov. 29, with the city Tree Lighting…
Teen killed, 11-year-old, second teen severely injured in crash
A Lebanon teen was killed and a Sweet Home-area girl was severely injured Friday evening, Dec. 5, in…
Redistricting Final Recommendation
Sweet Home’s team sports took a step forward toward competing in the Oregon School Activities Association 3A division…
Flood watch warning in effect through Thursday evening
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Linn County through Thursday night, Dec. 11. According…
Warning: Plan ahead for holiday celebrations
December is Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month and the Linn County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to…
Events: Dec. 10, 2025
Saturday Market returns Dec. 20 Third Saturday Markets are returning this year, starting Saturday, Dec. 20, at the…
Police Logs: Dec. 10, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Circuit Court: Dec. 10, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Dixie Lee Maddox
Dixie Maddox Oct. 31, 1934 – Dec. 4, 2025 Dixie Lee Maddox, 91, of Sweet Home passed away…
Death Notices: Dec. 10, 2025
Raymond Maynard Feb. 7, 1940 – Dec. 3, 2025 Raymond “Ray” Maynard, 85, of Sweet Home passed away…
From Our Files: Dec. 10, 2025
Dec. 14, 1950 The Linn County telephone exchange will install 40 new suburban lines for Sweet Home…
Holiday activities galore planned in Sweet Home
It’s Christmas time in Sweet Home and things kicked off Saturday, Nov. 29, with the city Tree Lighting…
Husky benefit breakfast raises bucks for baseball
The second annual Husky Baseball benefit breakfast was hosted Nov. 15 by the Rusty Bucket Tap House. The…
Sweet Home fall athletes named to all-league honors
Sweet Home football players, above, who have been named to All-League honors include, in front, from left, Sam…
Clydie Louetta Burnette
Clydie Burnette June 16, 1940 – Nov. 3, 2025 Clydie Louetta Burnette, 85, of Sweet Home passed away…
Circuit Court: Dec. 3, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Police Logs: Dec. 3, 2025
It is crucial to emphasize that our reporting of an individual’s arrest or citation for a crime does…
Death Notices: Dec. 3, 2025
Esther Ford Nov. 13, 1929 – Nov. 28, 2025 Esther Freda Ford, 96, of Sweet Home passed away…