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New Board member Hoffman
Benny Westcott Sara Hoffman looks forward to serving the Zone 1 area on the Sweet Home School District…
WEDNESDAY UPDATE: Bruler Fire containment at 53%
The New Era A South Cascade Interagency Type 3 team assumed command Wednesday at the 195-acre Bruler Fire…
Masks still required on public transit
Despite widened relaxation on protective-mask guidelines, restrictions remain firmly in place for at least one facet of everyday…
Mop-up work continues on Bruler Fire; containment at 53%
The New Era The South Cascade Interagency Type 3 team continued mop-up Thursday at the 195-acre Bruler Fire…
Mayor: City ‘stayed the course’ during year of pandemic
Scott Swanson Mayor Greg Mahler presented a summary of the past year in Sweet Home during the Chamber…
Search suspended for missing Mount Jefferson climber
The New Era The Linn County Sheriff’s Office has suspended the search for a missing climber on Mount…
The benefits of having colleagues
D E Larsen DVM I looked at the large black tumor on Dr. Walker’s old gray mare as…
FRIDAY UPDATE: Crews mindful of weather forecast at Bruler Fire
The New Era Mop-up activity continued Friday as crews faced uncertain weather conditions on the 195-acre Bruler Fire…
Commissioners take steps to beef up county’s web presence
Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker agreed Tuesday morning to seek Requests For Proposals…
Cooling center open Friday and Saturday at Lebanon Senior Center
The New Era In response to excessive heat warnings predicted Friday and Saturday, July 30-31, the City of…
Staying in step with the family
Scott Swanson On a sizzling afternoon, while most Sweet Home residents are likely seeking shade and iced-tea pitchers,…
MONDAY UPDATE: Bruler Fire containment at 65%
The New Era The South Cascade Interagency Type Team 3 continued mopping up and strengthening contingency lines Monday…
Queen Victoria’s influence lives on at museum
Roberta McKern When we enter the East Linn Museum, thoughts of England’s Queen Victoria don’t come readily to…
Adams named LBCC Board Chair
The Linn-Benton Community College Board of Education elected new officers and swore in new members at its meeting on July…
Linn County bans campfires in all parks
Campfires are prohibited in all parks or recreation facilities operated by the Linn County Parks & Recreation Department,…
Senior Center ‘soft opening’ gets ball rolling
By Dawn Mitchell Senior Center Director It’s definitely an exciting time here at the Senior Center! We have…
Outdoors: Invasive jumping worm used by anglers threatens native worms
By Kym Pokorny Oregon State University Writer Jumping worms, a not-so-nice pest that arrived in the United States…
Containment on Bruler Fire at 47%
Crews have contained 47% of the 195-acre Bruler Fire 30 miles northeast of Sweet Home, the U.S. Forest…
Lane County deputy drowns at Lewis Creek Park
A Lane County Sheriff’s Office deputy drowned Sunday afternoon at Lewis Creek Park east of Sweet Home. Courtney…
Archery to… Sewing … to Water Safety
Scott Swanson Principal Terry Martin stands on the bank of a pond on a sunny summer morning and…
Sheriff’s deputies seek missing hiker in rugged terrain
Linn County Sheriff’s deputies continued an intense search effort Sunday on Mount Jefferson for a Salem man who…
Jamboree revives in full force
Cory Frye It’s felt like a long time comin’. Next weekend, after a one-year absence, Sweet Home will…
SHPD warns of “stranger danger” after pair of reports
The New Era The Sweet Home Police Department on Tuesday issued a warning to residents to watch for…
Boys suspected of starting fire on Airport Road
Two boys are suspected of causing a brush fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon, July 14, in the…