The New Era
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OSAA cancels high school sports for remainder of year
Per Gov. Kate Brown’s announcement last week that Oregon schools will be closed to in-person learning for the…
April 15, 2020
Peggy Bird-Rolph
March 23, 1962 – April 1, 2020 Peggy Diane Bird-Rolph, the belle of the ball, has left the…
April 15, 2020
Robert Wayne Sullivan
Feb. 17, 1939 – April 5, 2020 Robert Wayne Sullivan, 81, of Sweet Home, passed away April 5,…
April 15, 2020
Around Town April 8, 2020
LBCC offers help for local businesses To better support local businesses during the COVID-19 health crisis, Linn-Benton Community…
April 8, 2020
Sprenger always available, listening
Editor: I am writing in support of Sherrie Sprenger for Linn County Commissioner. It has been my pleasure…
April 8, 2020
OSAA board holds off on cancelling spring sports – for now
The OSAA Executive Board decided last week to continue suspension of spring activities, but not not cancel any…
April 8, 2020
Jamboree offers free daily concerts
The Oregon Jamboree is offering live “virtual jam sessions” every weekday this week, featuring various regional artists, including…
April 8, 2020
Public Safety Log April 8, 2020
April 6 5:05 a.m. – Patrick Charles Hash arrested on Sweet Home warrant for third-degree theft, Albany. April…
April 8, 2020
Free firewood through June 1 in Willamette National Forest
Personal firewood cutting will be free to the general public through June 1 on Willamette National Forest. No…
April 8, 2020
Updated: Human remains found off Gordon Road, east of SH
Linn County detectives and the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office have tentatively identified remains found near Gordon Road…
April 8, 2020
Update: Missing Junction City man found in Lebanon
The Junction City Police Department announced Wednesday morning that Larry Dean Housen, who had been reported missing from…
April 8, 2020
Another body found, this one on south Upper Calapooia
Linn County Sheriff’s officials are investigating the discovery of possible human remains on Monday, April 6. County Sheriff…
April 8, 2020
Fire destroys shop next to Oak Heights School
Fire destroyed a 30- by 40-foot shop next door to Oak Heights Elementary School Thursday afternoon, April 9.…
April 8, 2020
Coleman a tireless community servant
Editor: Please join me in voting for Susan Coleman in the upcoming election for State Representative for the…
April 8, 2020
Coronavirus’ toll may go beyond the physical
Skyler Bascom I work bi-vocationally as a pastor and as an educator. Before the COVID-19 mandates to “shelter…
April 8, 2020
Robert Matthew Waibel
Sept. 14, 1965 – March 26, 2020 Rob Waibel would cry tears of joy over an amazing cup…
April 8, 2020
Eugenia Ames
Nov. 4, 1939 – April 1, 2020 Eugenia “Jeanie” Alexandria Ames, 80, of Sweet Home, died April 1,…
April 8, 2020
Wilma Speck
June 14, 1935 – March 29, 2020 Wilma Speck, 84, of Sweet Home died March 29, 2020. She…
April 8, 2020
Sprenger best for County Commission
Editor: I would like to express how much we appreciate and think of Sherrie Sprenger. This lady has…
April 8, 2020
Testing, protection are paramount
Editor: We will not be successful at stopping COVID-19 without doing two things. Testing everyone and providing personal…
April 1, 2020
Marilee Conley
Aug. 7, 1951 – March 18, 2020 Marilee Mickel Conley, 68, of Creswell, Ore., passed away at home…
April 1, 2020