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PNW Showdown Smokeshow & Shine draws crowds
The Mill Drift Track came alive Saturday, July 25, with the smell of burning rubber, polished chrome, and…
Local film project brings Hollywood experience to Lebanon
A quiet afternoon in Lebanon recently became the backdrop for a local film production as streets, businesses, and…
American Legion Auxiliary members host national president
Above, Pam Ray, center, national president of the American Legion Auxiliary, greets Denise Hoover, unit treasurer for Lebanon’s…
Linn County Fair Livestock Winners
These young people are among the Future Farmers of America and 4H members from Lebanon…
Museum offers glimpses of Lewis and Clark Journals
Editor’s note: Roberta here launches into a review of the adventures of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on…
Native American Cultural Encampment
The annual Native American Cultural Encampment took place Friday through Sunday, July 24-26, at Waterloo County Park, and is…
Jesus Festival comes to Sankey Park in SH
Several family-friendly activities featured were during Saturday’s Jesus Festival celebration. The event drew an estimated several hundred people…
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…
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
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…
Children’s literacy effort in Sweet Home produces results
After a year of volunteers visiting Sweet Home schools to encourage literacy skills, classroom reading proficiency has increased…
Aerospace to rainforests: Local engineer brings the jungle home
When Bill Rodman first started keeping orchids and poison dart frogs, he was looking for a hobby that…
‘Authentic, grandma-made quilts’ on display at SH City Hall
“Every baby should have an authentic grandma-made quilt.” That’s a quote by Sweet Home resident – and grandma…
Christmas in July event brings holiday spirit, hope to SH families
Although Christmas is still months away, Sweet Home got an early dose of holiday spirit on Saturday as…
Royer seeks replacement to lead Kids Food Pak effort
Toy Royer is looking for someone to take over Kids Food Pak as she prepares to step down…
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…
Death Notices: July 22, 2026 Issue
Shawn Joseph Banker, 45, of Lebanon, passed away July 14, 2026. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the…