U10 Softball State Winners
Sweet Home’s U10 tournament softball team shows off their hardware after winning the USA Softball state “C” tournament…
Jami Cate announces she will run for state Senate seat
Rep. Jami Cate announced last week that she is running for the Oregon Senate District 6 seat, currently…
Angelita Sanchez announces run for local House seat
Sweet Home City Council member Angelita Sanchez announced last week that she will run for the House District…
Man arrested for allegedly lighting hayfield on fire
A Lebanon man was arrested late Friday, July 18, after allegedly throwing things at vehicles and then lighting…
From Our Files: July 23, 2025
July 27, 1950 The second application of anti-mosquito spray (DDT) is scheduled this week in the early…
Pursuit ends in Lebanon man’s suicide
A Lebanon man committed suicide Tuesday evening, July 15, after his mother was found bloodied on Washburn Heights…
Events: July 16, 2025
Annual Rummage & Craft Sale The Sweet Home Genealogical Society will hold its Summer Rummage & Craft Supply…
Marshall Ted Warriner
Marshall Warriner Nov. 24, 1944 – March 2, 2025 Marshall Ted Warriner passed peacefully at home in Washington…
Mary Jean Smith
Mary Smith Nov. 24, 1933 – June 7, 2025 Mary Jean Smith, 91, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Gina Marie Radley
Gina Radley May 29, 1966 – July 3, 2025 Gina Marie Radley, 59, of Sweet Home, passed away…
David Eugene Poto
David Poto Feb.4, 1949 – July 2, 2025 David Eugene Poto, 76, of Sweet Home, passed away July…
Death Notices: July 16, 2025
Anthony Jewell May 10, 1971 – July 12, 2025 Anthony Brit Jewell, 54, of Sweet Home, passed away…
UPDATED: Police Logs: July 16, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Circuit Court: July 16, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Dear Editor: Fluoride decision process flawed
Editor: Placing fluoride into a community water system is a very controversial subject. This is a topic that…
Dear Editor: Fluoride decision ‘deeply troubling,’ ‘alarming’
Editor: The recent decision by the City Council to repeal the fluoride ordinance is deeply troubling — not…
Logger Olympics, Parade and Cut the Gut
The 2025 Sportsman’s Holiday, “Gateway to the Santiam Playground” Photos by Miriam Swanson and Carissa Larson
Real Estate Sold: July 16, 2025
Following are Lebanon, Sweet Home, and Brownsville area real estate transactions recorded with the county during late June…
From Our Files: July 16, 2025
July 20. 1950 The city’s first flag pole was erected on the side of the local police…
SHEDG announces final Jamboree
The Sweet Home Economic Development Group announced Tuesday, July 8, that 2025 will be the final year for…
Death Notices: July 9, 2025
Phyllis Joyce Schmitz (Murphy) Jan. 17, 1942 – June 11, 2025 Phyllis Joyce Schmitz (Murphy) 83, of Lebanon…