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From Our Files: Sept. 2, 2026
Sept. 6, 1951 Two Sweet Home boys, Charles Raymond Shives, 15, and Archie Vibbard, 13, were charged…
American Man organizers donate $850 to Linn County SAR
Organizers of Honoring the American Man presented a check for $850 to the Linn County Sheriff for Search…
Young Entrepreneurs offers new path for SH teens
Riley Casey started out with a piece of wood, an idea from his dad, and a strong desire…
Sarah Council shines on national roller rink stage
When Sarah Council came back to artistic roller skating in the fall of 2022 after several years away,…
Fire destroys home, spreads over two acres on Fern Ridge
A manufactured home was destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 18 on Fern Ridge, and spread into nearby…
Residents stop Lacomb grass fire
Lebanon Fire District firefighters were dispatched to a large natural cover fire in the 41000 block of Baptist…
Lebanon writer earns Youth Book of the Year
Lebanon writer Mary Ann Hake was awarded the Youth Book of the Year from the Advanced Writers and…
Glimpses from the Journals of Lewis and Clark – Part II
By Roberta McKern For The New Era Last month, we began looking into the Journals of Meriwether Lewis…
Music has been lifetime inspiration for Judy Stevens
By Satina Tolman For The New Era For Judy Stevens, music has never simply been something she learned.…
Circuit Court: Aug. 26, 2026 issue
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Police Logs: Aug. 26, 2026 issue
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Events: Aug. 26, 2026 issue
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts…
Patricia “Pat” (Davis) Munk
Patricia Munk Jan. 11, 1941- Aug. 11, 2026 Patricia “Pat” (Davis) Munk passed away Aug. 11, 2026, in…
Death Notices: Aug. 26, 2026
Carol Jean Farley, 68, of Sweet Home, passed away Aug. 22, 2026. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling…
Free MedTalk Luncheon to focus on addiction, recovery
The Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation will host a MedTalk Luncheon, The Recovery Recipe: Exploring the Ingredients of Addiction…
From Our Files: Aug. 26, 2026
Aug. 30, 1951 Results of the latest bloodmobile visit targeting Sweet Home’s lumber company employees were disappointing…
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…