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From Our Files: Nov. 11, 2026
Nov. 15, 1951 A well-intentioned Sweet Home newcomer, Allen Garnet Tate, turned himself in, confessing – out…
Trick or Treat’ers Head Downtown
Kids of all ages from Lebanon, left, and Sweet Home, above, turned out en masse for their respective…
Local veteran rises in Honor Flight organization
George Dominy has never participated in an Honor Flight as a veteran honoree – per se. But he’s…
Al Severson named grand marshal of parade
Al Severson, who announced the Albany Veterans Day Parade for 31 years, won’t be behind the mic for…
American Legion Post 51 celebrates 100 years of service in Lebanon
As American Legion Post 51 marks 100 years, it continues to serve veterans, their families, and the Lebanon…
Linn County Oregon Veterans Day Parade celebrates 75th year
Albany’s parade, historically been the largest Veterans Day Parade west of the Mississippi and the third-largest in the…
SMART Reading Calls for Lebanon Volunteers
Lebanon elementary students are in need of adults willing to read to them. As the SMART Reading program…
Events: Nov. 4, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts…
UPDATED Police Logs: Nov. 4, 2026
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Eleanor “Elea” Sophia Hewitt
Eleanor Sophia Hewitt April 8, 1999 – Sept. 29, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce…
Allen M. Bousman
Allen Bousman Aug. 3, 1929 – Oct. 26, 2026 Allen M. Bousman, 97, of Lebanon, passed away Oct.…
Kenneth “Mickey” Wayne Norris
Kenneth Norris Oct. 27, 1940 – Oct. 22, 2026 Kenneth “Mickey” Wayne Norris, 85, of Lebanon, passed away…
James Laurance Wilcox
James Wilcox June 21, 1954 – Oct. 25, 2026 James Laurance Wilcox, 72, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Death Notices: Nov. 4, 2026
Allen Marseen Bousman, 97, of Lebanon, passed away on Oct. 26, 2026.Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.…
From Our Files: Nov. 4, 2026
Nov. 8, 1951 Ralph “Swede” Johnson, parttime Sweet Home resident living currently in Nevada, was held up…
Singing Christmas Tree show cancelled
What would have been the 44th performance of Sweet Home’s Singing Christmas Tree during the first weekend of…
Mrs. Claus workshop seeks holiday donations
For 9-year-old Scout Jagich, giving away toys and books he had outgrown came down to one idea: Other…
Scene Around Town: Oct. 28, 2026
Boys & Girls Club Auction in Sweet Home Local residents gather, above and left, for the Boys &…
Events: Oct. 28. 2026
(See our separate post dedicated for the Halloween and Fall Harvest Bazaars happening in the area) Upcoming…
Halloween events planned for this week
Be sure to check out our regular “Events” post for other area and holiday related events coming up.…
Richard Eldon Arthur
Richard Arthur Dec. 23, 1937 – Oct. 20, 2026 Richard Eldon Arthur, 88, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Logan Charles Clark
Logan Clark July 11, 1990 – Oct. 8, 2026 Logan Charles Clark, 36, passed away Oct. 8, 2026,…
Death Notices: Oct. 28, 2026
Walter Edgar Darling, 95, of Lebanon, passed away Oct. 21, 2026. A memorial service will be held on…
James F. Wright telling musical stories with a new voice
James F. Wright should not be an unfamiliar figure to anyone in east Linn County who enjoys music.…
Lebanon pool reopens
After being closed for 10 weeks to complete renovations and repairs on high-priority maintenance, the Lebanon Community Pool…