Modified drawdown to be held later, city declares emergency
As the end of the year approaches, the City of Sweet Home once again faces the annual deep…
Habitat for Humanity ushers 31st family into new home
It took three long years, but the wait is finally paying off for the McMahon family as they…
New arcade in Lebanon aims to rekindle ‘kinesthetic’ fun
They had thought about the idea before, but when faced with the annual challenge of how to celebrate…
Vandalism closes Weddle Bridge
The City of Sweet Home announced on Monday, Sept. 15, that Weddle Bridge is now closed to public…
Hill family infuses Sankey Park with funds in memory of CTC employee
The City of Sweet Home received a financial boost from the Hill family for Phase III at Sankey…
Pens, Pencils and Paint, en Plein Air
Artists took their passion to the lake when the location became the city’s first “en plein air” art…
City Summer BBQ and Movie in Halsey
Above, crew members from the Halsey-Shedd Fire District flip burgers and hot dogs over a barbecue flame while…
Council does light housecleaning for police upkeep
Police and code enforcement issues were a majority of the discussions and actions taken during City Council’s Aug.…
Dinners fill need, connect community
When board members of CONNECT Linn County (CLC) learned the Central Linn School District would not be able…
CEIP funds dried up; now city is trying to bring it back to life
After about six years of offering monetary incentives to improve downtown buildings, the money pot started drying up,…
Roots go deep at the Bohemian Club Tavern
Outside, the sun playing a cordial role in the evening’s temperature, patrons gathered around makeshift tables propped up…
Busy June squelches deputy hours spent in Brownsville
Linn County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Steve Frambes reported during the Brownsville City Council’s July 22 meeting that they…
Bohemian Tavern making memories for 100 years
The hinges of the Bohemian Tavern door squeal as a patron adds their presence to the facility. It’s…
Vintage trailers rally in Brownsville for annual event
As many as 145 old-timey trailers from all over the country converged on Pioneer Park for the annual…
Fun-Fueled LEGO Race
Six-year-old Brodie Gangle lines up three LEGO derby cars while his friend, Aria Sagan, 6, waits at the…
Decision to end fluoride draws flak
One city councilor and a handful of residents expressed dismay over a seemingly hasty decision to overturn an…
Halsey seeks funding for well project
Halsey City Administrator Briana Parra provided an update on Phase 2 of the well project during the City…
Residents wait to see if speed humps will work
After decades of trying to decrease traffic on one small stretch of road, residents on 1st Avenue are…
Charter changes to be presented for public input this month
After four meetings to review the city’s charter, the Charter Review Committee is ready to present its recommendations…
Flipping out on the Fourth
The Brownsville Rural Fire District kicked off the Fourth of July with its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser at…
Is the city’s electric vehicle charging station getting any use?
One year ago, the City of Sweet Home installed an electric vehicle charging station – something that may…
Sweet Home cleaner, leaner
Sweet Home residents rid themselves of more than 360 cubic yards of garbage last month during a citywide…
Fire season this year already ‘catastrophic’
Fire Chief Nick Tyler told the Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District Board of Directors during its June…
Fluoridated water on its way out in Sweet Home?
During its June 24 meeting, the City Council moved to repeal a 1964 ordinance that provides fluoridation in…
Sportsman’s Holiday Guide
*For more information, pick up a copy of the Sportsman’s Holiday program at The New Era office, 1313…