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Meet the 2026 Strawberry Court: Anne Workman
“Strawberry Nights,” the theme for the Strawberry Festival’s 117th year, invites the Strawberry Festival Court to reflect on…
Junior Court members continue long tradition
The Strawberry Festival Junior Strawberry Princess Court tradition began in 1922 when Marjorie Billings was crowned Strawbe rry…
Events: June 3, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule…
Lebanon Legacy celebrates JOYA students
Lights were low in the auditorium, allowing a blue and white glow emanating off the stage from letter…
Memorial Day has deep meaning for veterans
By Satina Tolman For The New Era For a holiday marked by backyard barbecues, camping trips and retail…
Events: May 27, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule…
Lebanon dog park to be closed May 19 – June 2
The dog park located at Bob Smith Memorial Park, 2889 South Main Road in Lebanon, will be closed…
Citywide hand jive part of Strawberry Festival
The Lebanon Strawberry Festival Association announced plans for the 117th annual event, which will be held June 4-7,…
Scene Around Town: May 20, 2026
Living History at Cheadle Civil War Living History returned to Cheadle Lake Park this weekend, providing students and…
Events: May 20, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts…
Oak, River streets closures in Lebanon through Thursday
East Oak Street in Lebanon is closed today, Monday, May 18, to through traffic between Eddie and River…
Leonberger owners visit Lebanon for national dog show
A handful of people in the space at Lebanon’s Boulder Falls Event Center sustained a prolonged silence while…
Scene Around Town: May 13, 2026
Citizens Gather for National Day of Prayer Local residents gather in front of Sweet Home City Hall at…
Crawfordsville tour features changes to ‘Pigeon Shoot’ property
By Larry Mauter LCSWA Linn County old-timers might know Phil Callaway’s 38-acre forest property along Crawfordsville Drive as…
Drifting Makes a turn in Sweet Home
Drifters slide their tricked-out vehicles around corners, above, on opening day at The Mill Drift Track Saturday, May…
Events: May 13, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule…
Medical students offer services in annual health care fair
Lebanon was home to the second annual Rural Health Care Equity Fair, which was held Saturday, May 2,…
Wildfire Safety Open House provides tips for fire season
By Satina Tolman For The New Era A free Wildfire Safety Open House, hosted April 30 by Pacific…
Lebanon’s Boys & Girls Club celebrates 50 years
The Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Santiam celebrated its 50th anniversary of Lebanon’s foundation during its…
Wildfire grant coordinator announces free homeowner course
Following the hiring of a grant coordinator, Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District announced its kick-off event from…
Free wildlife forage seed giveaway May 9
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Oregon Hunters Association will give away free wildlife forage seed…
Linn County recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month in May
Linn County Mental Health is recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of mental health…
Scene Around Town: May 6, 2026
Locally Fresh at Tractor Supply Lebanon’s Tractor Supply store has become the newest location for a farmer’s market.…
Events: May 6, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts…
Scene Around Town(s): April 29, 2026
Spring Fling at Veterans Home The Oregon Veterans Home in Lebanon celebrated its annual Spring Fling Cruise-In on…