Election 2023: Editor’s Note
The May 16 election is when Oregonians will elect people to oversee local special districts – schools, fires,…
Election 2023: LBCC Board of Directors
Kristin Adams, 53 Years in Linn County: 43 Education: Bachelor of science degree from Oregon State University, Health…
Election 2023: Sweet Home School Board
Mike Adams, 52 Years in Sweet Home: 25 Education: Eagle Point High School, 1989; Bachelor of science, Management…
Maple Drive house fire snuffed
A malfunctioning bathroom vent fan sparked a fire Monday, April 24, at a home in the 4900 block…
‘Carriage Me Back’ to ride again
They (led by Bob Dylan) say “the times, they are a-changin’,” with America in a permanent state of…
Man arrested after stabbing in Sweet Home
A Sweet Home man was stabbed Friday afternoon, May 5, during an altercation at a 9th Avenue residence,…
Baseball: OWC leader Stayton beats Huskies twice on diamond
Sweet Home faced a Stayton team that is undefeated in the Oregon West Conference on back-to-back days last…
From Our Files (May 3, 2023)
May 3, 1973 It took more than 20 men from state police, Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Sweet Home…
Editorial: Communication key to public safety (May 3, 2023)
The public disclosure, reported on page 1, that a neighbor of Foster School shot bullets which struck the…
Letter: Bible sets forth big ‘If’ for nation (April 26, 2023)
Editor: As the National Day of Prayer approaches on Thursday, May 4, we are reminded of one of…
Terrence J. Mumey
Terrence J. Mumey, 77, of Surprise, Ariz., a former Sweet Home resident, passed away April 15, 2023, with…
From Our Files (April 26, 2023)
April 26, 1973 The Louis W. and Maud Hill Foundation, which owns timberlands in the area, authorized a…
Commentary: HB 2002 raising questions on all sides (April 26, 2023)
By Jami Cate A major piece of legislation, sponsored by all but four Democrat legislators serving in Salem,…
Juanita Hennick
Juanita C. (Haney Redding) Hennick, 84, formerly of Sweet Home, died April 17, 2023. She was born June…
Ronald Vogel Sr.
Ronald Lee Vogel Sr., 79, of Jefferson, most recently of Sweet Home, died April 10, 2023. He was…
Public Safety (April 26, 2023)
April 17 4:53 a.m. – Andrew Joseph Osinga, 22, was cited for failure to carry proof of insurance,…
Municipal Court (April 26, 2023)
April 12, 2023 Adams, Daniel L. – no contest, violation driving while suspended or revoked, fine $440. Strawn,…
Sweet Home Junior High Honor Roll (April 26, 2023)
8TH GRADE 4.00 – Heaven Leigh Ader, Xander Blom, Mailey Brewer, Ryker Burr, Kandance Mae Claunch, Marshall Ray…
P.E.O. Goes Floral
P.E.O. Chapter DD members and friends had a good time at Storybook Farm Wednesday, April 19, as they…
Youth Wage Grant program a go once again
Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker on Tuesday, April 18, unanimously approved the annual…
ODF: Firefighting insurance policy not renewed
After much consideration, Oregon’s State Forester has decided to not renew the Department of Forestry’s firefighting insurance policy…
Sweet Home Senior Center News and Activities (April 26, 2023)
Monthly News — Qi Gong: Qi Gong (tai chi) has resumed. Class is at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays…
Real Estate Sold (April 26, 2023)
Following are Lebanon, Sweet Home and Brownsville area real estate transactions recorded with the county during March/April 2023.…
Spaghetti feed raises funds for Fir Lawn church
By Alex Paul For The New Era An April 16 spaghetti feed in the fellowship hall at St.…
Arrest made in Fir Lawn arson fire
Sweet Home police have arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with the Feb. 25 arson fire that destroyed…