Fallen climber suspected killed on Mt. Jefferson
Linn County rescue workers searched over the weekend for a climber who reportedly fell on Mt. Jefferson, Linn…
Lebanon jail levy request in process
Lebanon’s jail levy request is taking shape as the Aug. 10 deadline for judicial review approaches. The levy…
Oregonians have opportunity to comment on proposed ODFW changes
ODFW is accepting public comments on the proposed 2027 Big Game Regulations and other agenda items the Commission…
Three SH City Council, mayor’s seat on ballot Nov. 3
Three Sweet Home City Council seats, as well as the mayor’s position, will be filled in this year’s…
Dear Editor: Thanks to sponsoring American Legion walk
Editor: American Legion Post 133 extends our heartfelt thanks to the generous sponsors of our “Two and a…
UPDATED Police Logs: July 29, 2026 issue
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Events: July 29, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule…
Julie Ann Irby Loop (Ellison)
Julie Loop June 23, 1968 – July 11, 2026 Julie Ann Irby Loop (Ellison), passed away peacefully on…
Christian Jensen Jr.
Christian Jensen Jr. July 30, 1943 – July 20, 2026 Christian Jensen Jr., 82, of Crawfordsville, passed away…
Tammi Deanne Pointer
Tammi Pointer September 6, 1972 – July 22, 2026 Tammi Deanne Pointer, 53, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Death Notices: July 29, 2026
Roderick Drue Andrews, 85, of Sweet Home, passed away July 25, 2026. A graveside service will be at…
Alumni Roundup Addition: Lebanon’s Sadie Dannen
Editor’s note: We’re still trying to “round up” all of the local high school alumni who are competing…
Christian Jensen Jr.
July 30, 1943 – July 20, 2026 Christian Jensen Jr., 82, of Crawfordsville, passed away July 20, 2026. …
Grant Street in Lebanon closed through mid-August for reconstruction
Beginning Monday, July 27, MVG Construction, Lebanon’s contractor, will begin the first phase of the Grant and Sherman…
Events: July 22 Issue
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts…
Linn County Fair Photos
2026 Linn County Fair Photos by Brandon Cominsky and Scott Swanson
SH’s Landtroop takes All-American honors at wrestling nationals
Jesse Landtroop, who has won three state OSAA titles in wrestling, added All-American status to his resume last…
Corps plans July 23 virtual meeting to discuss reservoir levels
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water managers will hold a virtual public information meeting July 23 to share…
UPDATED Police Logs: July 22, 2026 Edition
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Rosemary Yoakum
Nov. 30, 1960 – July 15, 2026 Rosemary Yoakum, 65, of Cascadia, passed away July 15, 2026. She…
Phillip “Phil” Slater
1947 – 2026 Phillip “Phil” Slater, 79, of Independence passed away from pancreatic cancer on July 6, 2026. …
From Our Files: July 29, 2026
Aug. 2, 1951 Frontier Days’ annual Buckaroo Breakfast will be sited this year at the city park…
From Our Files: July 22, 2026
July 26, 1951 Support in an x-ray drive was urged in an attempt to procure chest x-ray…