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,…
Lebanon police and court updates March-April 2023
Lebanon man gets nearly 90 years for sex abuse of minor A 59-year-old Lebanon man was sentenced on…
Police, school district report gunshots across street from Foster School
Sweet Home police are investigating an incident that occurred more than a month ago, when a man discharged…
Cleaning Up the Streets
Volunteers work at the corner of Main Street and 15th Avenue Saturday afternoon, April 22, during an Earth…
Sushi comes to Sweet Home
Sushi in Sweet Home? Until April 7, that had never been an option. However, residents and visitors can…
‘Fabrics, Fibers & Filaments’ exhibit to open
By Molly Larson Cook For The New Era There’s more to art than paint and canvas, and a…
First-graders sought for Sportsman’s Holiday court
First-graders in the Sweet Home School District (home-schooled students included) are encouraged to apply to become a junior…
Daughters of the American Revolution Winner
Luka Ogden, of Sweet Home, left, a student at East Linn Christian Academy, holds a first-place Good Citizen…
55 Plus: Active body, active mind
The value of hobbies for seniors is undeniable. A 2014 study published in the Journal of Occupational and…
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…
Sweet Home continuing to climb the ranks in track and field
Some seasonal weather seemed to put some spring into Sweet Home’s top track athletes Saturday, April 22, as…
Fortuitous timing links OSU students with LBCC as game broadcasters
By Jennifer Moody Orange Media Network Student broadcasters at Oregon State University were looking for sportscasting opportunities. Linn-Benton…
Huskies move up OWC softball ladder with wins over Philomath, NM
Sweet Home’s softball team trounced league rivals Philomath (3-12) and North Marion (1-9) last week, beating the Warriors…
Baseball win still eludes Huskies in losses to NM, Stayton
The Sweet Home baseball team still finds itself winless this season after a tough slate of games against…
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…
Letter: School trustee’s parting words (April 26, 2023)
Editor: First, it has been a pleasure serving on your school board, but after 20 years I have…