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New yurt at River Bend offers accessibility, scenic views
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications A new yurt at River Bend Campground near Cascadia, has received accolades…
Small Woodlands Association offers college scholarships
By Bonnie Marshall LCSWA Scholarship Co-Chair The Linn County Small Woodlands Association is offering up to four renewable…
Foundation announces 2025 Sweet Home grants
The Sweet Home Community Foundation has announced its grant awards for 2025. This year’s SHCF community grants, of…
DMV warns about current scams
Scammers posing as the DMV and ODOT are texting cell phones about unpaid toll fees. The messages vary,…
From Our Files: May 7, 2025
May 11, 1950 The city superintendent of grade schools proposed establishing a junior high school as a…
Corps of Engineers produces Willamette Valley environmental impact statement
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District last week released a final environmental impact statement for its…
Scio teen arrested after allegedly school shooting threats
A teenaged girl was arrested Tuesday, April 29, following threats of a school shooting at Scio High School,…
Scene Around Town: April 30, 2025
Arbor Day Celebration at Sankey Park Sweet Home celebrated its 38th year as a Tree City USA with…
Death Notices: April 30, 2025
Louis Anjo Oct. 10, 1931 – April 28, 2025 Louis Joseph Anjo, 93, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Robert Clyde White
Robert White Oct. 6 1939 – April 16, 2025 Robert Clyde White, 85, passed away April 16, 2025,…
Elizabeth “Betty” Eileen Davidson
Elizabeth Davidson May 18, 1932 – April 25, 2025 Elizabeth “Betty” Eileen Davidson, 92, of Sweet Home, passed…
Leo Francis Baumgartner
Leo Baumgartner Dec. 24, 1929 – April 18, 2025 Leo Francis Baumgartner passed away April 18, 2025, at…
Events: April 30, 2025
Obria Fundraising Banquet May 1 Obria Medical Clinics will hold a fundraising banquet at 6 p.m.Thursday, May 1,…
Circuit Court: April 30, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Police Logs: April 30, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Ah, humanity: Museum a window to life in past
By Roberta McKern For The New Era When we wonder about how those who settled the Sweet Home…
Want to be in SAR? Attend recruit meeting May 5
The Linn County Sheriff Sheriff’s Office is recruiting young men and women, ages 14 to 18, to join…
Ruth M. Lenox
June 7, 1923 – April 19, 2025 Ruth M. (Schackmann) Lenox, 101, of Lebanon passed away April 19,…
From Our Files: April 30, 2025
May 4, 1950 The Oregon State Highway Commission turned down Sweet Home’s request to install a traffic…
Pursuit leads to one arrest, other being sought
Lebanon police arrested a man following an early-morning pursuit through Lebanon and are looking for his female passenger.…
Kids of all ages enjoy Sankey egg hunt
Four- to 6-year-olds scramble for eggs during the Rotary Club’s annual egg hunt held Saturday morning, April 19,…
Traveling exhibit at library features innovations of Native Americans
The Sweet Home Public Library is hosting an exhibit from the Museum of Natural and Cultural History that…
Motorcyclist struck by alleged hit-and-run driver
Medics and rescuers assist the rider of a motorcycle that was struck by a car Friday afternoon, April…
Death Notices: April 23, 2025
Ronald Gray July 16, 1942 – April 18, 2025 Ronald James Gray, 82, of Sweet Home passed away…
Dianna Kay Dodd
Feb. 26, 1955 – April 14, 2025 Dianna Kay Dodd, 70, of Sweet Home, passed away April 14,…