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…
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…
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…
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.…
Sprenger best for County Commission
Editor: I would like to express how much we appreciate and think of Sherrie Sprenger. This lady has…
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…
Sprenger always available, listening
Editor: I am writing in support of Sherrie Sprenger for Linn County Commissioner. It has been my pleasure…
Coleman a tireless community servant
Editor: Please join me in voting for Susan Coleman in the upcoming election for State Representative for the…
Robert Matthew Waibel
Sept. 14, 1965 – March 26, 2020 Rob Waibel would cry tears of joy over an amazing cup…
Eugenia Ames
Nov. 4, 1939 – April 1, 2020 Eugenia “Jeanie” Alexandria Ames, 80, of Sweet Home, died April 1,…
Wilma Speck
June 14, 1935 – March 29, 2020 Wilma Speck, 84, of Sweet Home died March 29, 2020. She…
Around Town April 1, 2020
SHAF scholarship deadline is May 8 Sweet Home Alumni Foundation is extending the deadline for scholarship applications from…
Seedling sale boosts scholarship offerings
By Larry Mauter For The New Era Buoyed by continued success of the Linn County Small Woodlands Association…
Blood drive to be held Wednesday at Evangelical Church
Sweet Home Evangelical Church will host a blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at…
Public Safety Log April 1, 2020
March 30 2:26 a.m. – Ryan Wesley Sechrest, 33, cited for driving while suspended and driving uninsured, 1100…
Human remains found east of Sweet Home
Human remains have been found in an area off Gordon Road, 13 miles east of Sweet Home, Linn…
Testing, protection are paramount
Editor: We will not be successful at stopping COVID-19 without doing two things. Testing everyone and providing personal…
Thank you to our doctors
Editor: Since 1933, March 30 has been celebrated as Doctors Day – a time to say a special…
Carla Sundberg
Oct. 7, 1953 – March 17, 2020 Carla Jean Larisey Sundberg, 66, of Sweet Home died March 17,…
Marilee Conley
Aug. 7, 1951 – March 18, 2020 Marilee Mickel Conley, 68, of Creswell, Ore., passed away at home…
Carol Gonzalez
March 16, 1947 – March 12, 2020 Carol L. Gonzalez, 72, of Sweet Home died on March 12,…