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Second revived SH Rodeo bigger and better
The second year of the revived Sweet Home Rodeo outstripped its inaugural predecessor in both size and content. The…
A&W celebrates 65 years in Sweet Home
Owners Josh and Patty Hankins hosted a celebration of their A&W eatery’s 65th year in Sweet Home Saturday,…
Debunking wildfire myths: What Oregon residents should know before fire strikes
With the wildfire season underway in Oregon, some common beliefs about fire danger can leave people unprepared when…
LFD medics spot, get help with fast-moving Hwy. 34 fire
Lebanon Fire District staff spotted and called in reinforcements to extinguish a fast-moving fire along Highway 34 on…
Lebanon firefighters save shop building
Lebanon Fire District firefighters responded to a reported structure fire around the area of River Drive just before…
Hands on History returns to Brownsville Aug. 22
By Mandy Cole Linn County Historical Museum The fifth “Hands on History” day will be held from 10…
Scene Around Town: Aug. 19, 2026 issue
Health for the Community Above, Sweet Home’s Park and Tree Committee encourage residents to enjoy the city’s natural…
Gerad Chandler Romero
Gerad Romero Sept. 5, 1999 – Aug. 8, 2026 Gerad Chandler Romero, 26, of Sweet Home, passed away…
William “Bill” Ernst Nelson
William Nelson Sept. 27, 1932 – Aug. 8, 2026 William “Bill” Ernst Nelson, 93, of Lebanon, passed away…
Laura Irene Daniel
Laura Daniel Aug. 6, 1926 – July 24, 2026 Laura Irene Daniel, 99, of Lebanon, passed away on…
Debra Lynn Withrow (nee Bowman)
Debra Withrow June 15, 1955 – July 25, 2026 Debra Lynn Withrow (nee Bowman) passed away July 25,…
Death Notices: Aug. 19, 2026 issue
Derek Christopher Hutchison, 54, of Albany, died Aug.15, 2026. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. For…
UPDATED Police Logs: Aug. 19, 2026 issue
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Municipal Court: Aug. 19, 2026 issue
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Circuit Court: Aug. 19, 2026 issue
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Events: Aug. 19, 2026 issue
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts…
Real Estate Sold: Aug. 19, 2026 issue
Following are Lebanon, Sweet Home, and Brownsville, Halsey area real estate transactions recorded with the county during late…
From Our Files: Aug. 19, 2026
Aug. 23, 1951 The Sweet Home swimming team now has a name. Henceforth, the local splashers will…
Fifty years later, skateboard pioneer returns to Lebanon where epic trip began
Fifty years after beginning a cross-country skateboard journey in Lebanon, Jack Smith is returning to retrace portions of…
Rodeo returns to SH, continuing old tradition
The Sweet Home Rodeo returns to town Saturday afternoon, Aug. 15, with a wide range of western and…
Swimmer dies in Foster Lake at Lewis Creek
A Corvallis man died Sunday evening, Aug. 9, after he apparently drowned at Lewis Creek Park on Foster…
Fast-moving Hilltop Drive fire forces evacuation, quick response
Firefighters from around the area converged to stop a fire that destroyed a mobile home and threatened other…
Scene Around Town: Aug. 12, 2026
Summer Play at the Park Above, a staff member from King’s Chapel sprays down a team player under…
Linn County Fair reports record attendance year
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications A record 30,560 people attended the 2026 Linn County Fair, the most…
Tumbling takes a turn at Freedom Hill Church
Kids tumbled, and some were humbled, during the first gymnastics class being held at Freedom Hill Church on…