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OSP traffic stop yields 100-plus pounds of illegal drugs
Two Washington men were arrested Wednesday morning, July 30, after an Oregon State Police dog located more than…
Municipal Court: Aug. 6, 2025
All information presented herein is obtained from publicly available Oregon court and law enforcement records. The Oregon Public…
From Our Files: Aug. 6, 2025
Aug. 10, 1950 City Council approved the purchase of a new one-ton flatbed truck to replace the…
Scene Around Town: July 30, 2025
Josai visit to Sweet Home (Above) Members of this year’s Josai exchange program tour group from Josai Gakuen…
Events: July 30, 2025
Blood drive at Evangelical Church American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1…
Richard Allen Byrd
Richard Allen Byrd April 4, 1964 – July 23, 2025 Richard Allen Byrd, 61, of Sweet Home, passed…
Jerry Harrison Davis
Jerry Davis Aug. 13, 1949 – July 19, 2025 Jerry Harrison Davis, 75, Pierpont, Ohio, went to his…
Police Logs: July 30, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Circuit Court: July 30, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
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,…
From Our Files: July 30, 2025
Aug. 3, 1950 City Manager Jess Parker announced the widening of Highway 20 through Sweet Home is…
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…
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…
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…