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Police scientists identify remains found east of Sweet Home in 1976
Oregon State Police announced Tuesday, Sept. 16, that they have identified the skeletal remains of a young woman…
Vandalism closes Weddle Bridge
The City of Sweet Home announced on Monday, Sept. 15, that Weddle Bridge is now closed to public…
Samaritan announces it is cutting Medicare Advantage service
Samaritan Health has announced that it will not offer the Samaritan Advantage Medicare Plan in 2026. Also called…
Commissioners hear report on building projects in county
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County issued 281 total building permits in August, Planning and Building…
New memorial honors “Renaissance man” Dr. Alan Blake
Dr. Alan Blake was one of Dr. Gary Goby’s customers – at Goby’s lumberyard, Goby’s Walnut Products, located…
County plans events to increase suicide awareness
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Linn County’s Alcohol and Drug Program is joining communities nationwide to…
U.S. Forest Service hiring fire support personnel for 2026
The USDA Forest Service plans to hire nearly 600 fire support positions in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. Jobs…
Tour rolls through Weyerhaeuser mill that is firm’s top producer
By Larry Mauter LCSWA member For growers of Douglas-fir in Linn County, sooner or later the Santiam Mill…
Commissioners sign on to request for immigration clarification
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker agreed at…
Sept. 8 meeting: School Board to learn about governance, ethics, then elect new member and officers
The Sweet Home School District announced Thursday, Sept. 4, that the School Board will hold a work session…
Sweet Home ODOT facility faces closure, regardless of outcome in Salem
By Satina Tolman For The New Era Sweet Home’s Oregon Department of Transportation facility, along with others around…
Commissioners approve transportation contracts
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker on Tuesday,…
Jamboree lifers sad to see festival go; it left memories
Larry Johnson was athletic director at Sweet Home High School in 1992 when he got invited to a…
Hill family infuses Sankey Park with funds in memory of CTC employee
The City of Sweet Home received a financial boost from the Hill family for Phase III at Sankey…
Heads up: Official election mail includes trademarked design
Even though the May 2026 primary is still months away, Oregonians are already starting to receive mail and…
County Clerk’s office gets new digs in Albany
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications The Linn County Clerk’s Office has moved out of the county courthouse.…
Samaritan announces it will not close Lebanon birthing center
Samaritan Health Services announced Wednesday, Aug. 27, that it will continue to offer maternity care for women and…
After decades of service, Tell & Sell duo reach final deadline
Gary Brown and Connie Conner stand in the production area of the building they’ve occupied for the last…
Ladder truck damage puts future at public events in question
Sweet Home Fire’s ladder truck may be a no-show at upcoming events Fire Chief Nick Tyler told Sweet…
Rapid ‘amazing’ response by firefighters saves structures in Holley fire
A large vegetation fire burned roughly 25 acres in Holley late Monday afternoon, but firefighters were able to…
Firefighters respond to large vegetation fire off Rice Road
Firefighters from multiple local agencies are working to battle a large vegetation fire located between Rice Road and…
Five fires connected to target shooting in state forest
Quick actions by Oregon Department of Forestry crews and rural fire departments have put out five fires just…
PIT Count shows slight increase in area homeless numbers
Data from this year’s Point in Time (PIT) Count revealed 1,502 individuals are experiencing homelessness across the tri-county…
Council does light housecleaning for police upkeep
Police and code enforcement issues were a majority of the discussions and actions taken during City Council’s Aug.…
Commissioners accept grants for county parks improvements
Alex Paul Linn County Communications Grants from the Oregon State Marine Board, Travel Oregon and Federal Title II,…