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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,…
Lawrence Douglas Neilson
Lawrence Neilson Feb. 10, 1945 – April 11, 2025 Lawrence Douglas Neilson, 80, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Linda Louise McGuire
Linda McGuire Nov. 13, 1944 – April 14, 2025 Linda Louise McGuire, 80, of Lebanon, passed away April…
Brenda “Brinda” Faye Bradford
Brenda Bradford July 21, 1961 – March 28, 2025 Brenda “Brinda” Faye Bradford, 63, of Sweet Home, passed…
Events: April 23, 2025
Car wash fundraiser planned for injured motorcyclist A car wash is planned Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m.…
Police Logs: April 23, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Circuit Court: April 23, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
SHEM, lifeline for community, needs volunteers
By Satina Tolman For The New Era For more than four decades, Sweet Home Emergency Ministries has been…
From Our Files: April 23, 2025
April 27, 1950 The town celebrated the dedication of the high school’s new auditorium, the completion of…
‘Reckless’ driver arrested on multiple charges after chase, K9 search in Lebanon area
An Oklahoma man was arrested Saturday night, April 12, after a chase and a search involving K9’s and…
Death Notices: April 16, 2025
Concepcion Hillis Aug. 3, 1942 – March 31, 2025 Concepcion “Connie” Pablo Hillis, 82, of Lebanon, passed away…
Linda Kirk
July 6, 1950 – April 4, 2025 Linda Marie Kirk, 74, of Sweet Home, passed away April 4,…
Loris Whitton
April 18, 1955 – March 31, 2025 Loris David Whitton, 69, of Sweet Home passed away March 31,…
Events: April 16, 2025
Lebanon Biz Expo April 17 River Center Lebanon’s Biz Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 4:30…
Police Logs: April 16, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…