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UPDATED Police Logs: June 10, 2026
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
From Our Files: June 10, 2026
June 14, 1951 The city park will soon offer a variety of play equipment to youngsters. Park…
Strawberry Festival welcomes “Summer Lovin'” fun
Summer nights are back again, but “strawberry nights” are on the picnic table this summer. For 117 years,…
‘Murder’ party at Sweet Home library
Hannah Bodi was “so excited” when she found four black feathered costume wings at a yard sale recently…
Scene Around Town(s): June 3, 2026
Hopelessly Devoted to Blooms For its third year in a row, the Lebanon Garden Club hosted flower design…
Powwow celebrates Native American culture
The continuous beating of drums and a room filled with people in traditional Native American regalia helped visitors…
Strawberry Festival to reveal new strawberry shortcake float
The Lebanon Strawberry Festival announced it will reveal a special surprise this year during Saturday’s grand parade. For…
Meet the 2026 Strawberry Court: Tatum Cole
“Strawberry Nights,” the theme for the Strawberry Festival’s 117th year, invites the Strawberry Festival Court to reflect on…
Meet the 2026 Strawberry Court: Ruby VandenBos
“Strawberry Nights,” the theme for the Strawberry Festival’s 117th year, invites the Strawberry Festival Court to reflect on…
Meet the 2026 Strawberry Court: Payton Voight
“Strawberry Nights,” the theme for the Strawberry Festival’s 117th year, invites the Strawberry Festival Court to reflect on…
Meet the 2026 Strawberry Court: Emma Estes
“Strawberry Nights,” the theme for the Strawberry Festival’s 117th year, invites the Strawberry Festival Court to reflect on…
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…
UPDATED Police Logs: June 3, 2026
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Events: June 3, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule…
Courtney Renae Baldinger
Courtney Baldinger Dec. 10, 1985 – May 25, 2026 Courtney Renae Baldinger, 40, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Daniel LeRoy Ames
Daniel Ames Jan. 15, 1970 – May 18, 2026 Daniel LeRoy Ames, 56, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Kenneth Gregory “Greg” McCracken
Kenneth ‘Greg’ McCracken Nov. 16, 1963 – May 22, 2026 Kenneth Gregory “Greg” McCracken, 62, passed away peacefully…
Death Notices: June 3, 2026
Paul Joseph Anderson, 56, of Sweet Home passed away May 31, 2026. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling…
From Our Files: June 3, 2026
June 7, 1951 The Sweet Home fire department will sponsor a carnival next week on M Street…
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…
Sidetracked by Two Heroes
By Roberta Kern At East Linn Museum, we’ve started looking in the “General History of Oregon,” written by…
Vehicle, bicyclist collide on Main Street
Personnel from Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District and Sweet Home police respond to a collision between a…
Run/walk across America leads through Sweet Home
Noah Coughlan doesn’t really stand out as he walks through Sweet Home on Friday, May 22. Wearing a…