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Doctor: Staying connected critical for senior citizens
By Rachel Marty AARP Oregon As we get older, keeping our minds sharp becomes increasingly important – and fortunately,…
‘Stand By Me’ features annual flashback to days gone by
By Cindi Hamar For The New Era The community of Brownsville celebrated the remembrance of the filming of…
From Our Files: July 30, 2025
Aug. 3, 1950 City Manager Jess Parker announced the widening of Highway 20 through Sweet Home is…
Brownsville brush fire burns about 30 acres
Firefighters’ “quick” response to a rapid-moving brush fire south of Brownsville limited it to about 30 acres,…
Scene Around Town: July 23, 2025
Jesus Festival The event, in which 17 local churches participated, was held Thursday, July 17, at Sankey Park. …
Dale Roy Larsen
Dale Roy Larsen Sept. 27, 1956 – July 13, 2025 Dale Roy Larsen, 68, of Sweet Home, passed…
Alice May (Hyland) Hanscam
Alice Hanscam Oct. 15, 1931 – July 16, 2025 In loving memory of Alice May (Hyland) Hanscam, beloved…
Events: July 23, 2025
Blood drive at Evangelical Church American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1…
Circuit Court: July 23, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
UPDATED: Police Logs: July 23, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Vintage trailers rally in Brownsville for annual event
As many as 145 old-timey trailers from all over the country converged on Pioneer Park for the annual…
Man arrested for allegedly lighting hayfield on fire
A Lebanon man was arrested late Friday, July 18, after allegedly throwing things at vehicles and then lighting…
Fun-Fueled LEGO Race
Six-year-old Brodie Gangle lines up three LEGO derby cars while his friend, Aria Sagan, 6, waits at the…
From Our Files: July 23, 2025
July 27, 1950 The second application of anti-mosquito spray (DDT) is scheduled this week in the early…
Pursuit ends in Lebanon man’s suicide
A Lebanon man committed suicide Tuesday evening, July 15, after his mother was found bloodied on Washburn Heights…
Natalie Conn named 2025 Sportsman’s Holiday Queen
By Cindi HamarFor The New Era Natalie Conn was crowned the 2025 Sportsman’s Holiday Queen on a perfect…
Events: July 16, 2025
Annual Rummage & Craft Sale The Sweet Home Genealogical Society will hold its Summer Rummage & Craft Supply…
Marshall Ted Warriner
Marshall Warriner Nov. 24, 1944 – March 2, 2025 Marshall Ted Warriner passed peacefully at home in Washington…
Mary Jean Smith
Mary Smith Nov. 24, 1933 – June 7, 2025 Mary Jean Smith, 91, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Gina Marie Radley
Gina Radley May 29, 1966 – July 3, 2025 Gina Marie Radley, 59, of Sweet Home, passed away…
David Eugene Poto
David Poto Feb.4, 1949 – July 2, 2025 David Eugene Poto, 76, of Sweet Home, passed away July…
Death Notices: July 16, 2025
Anthony Jewell May 10, 1971 – July 12, 2025 Anthony Brit Jewell, 54, of Sweet Home, passed away…