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New School Board members Albert, Hoffman sworn in
Benny Westcott The Sweet Home School District’s July 19 board meeting at the district office featured some new…
Little Promises presses on after COVID, complications
Scott Swanson After more than a year of COVID restrictions, including an eight-month shutdown, how is Little Promises…
Crews increase containment on Bruler Fire
The New Era Crews worked Wednesday to increase containment on the Bruler Fire 30 miles northeast of Sweet…
Woman arrested in death of Albany man
The New Era An Albany woman was arrested Monday on a second-degree murder charge in connection to a…
Independence man arrested in connection with shooting death near Albany
The New Era An Independence man was arrested Monday on a second-degree murder charge in connection to the…
UPDATE: Crews continue battling Bruler Fire Thursday
The New Era Cooperative weather continued helping crews Thursday on the week-old 195-acre Bruler Fire 30 miles northeast…
Councilors address speeders, LID qualms
Benny Westcott The Sweet Home City Council’s July 13 session at City Hall covered a lot of ground,…
UPDATE: Crews strengthen lines around Bruler Fire perimeter; containment at 20%
The New Era Crews have completed alternate and contingency lines around the perimeter of the 195-acre Bruler Fire…
Campfires banned in Linn County campgrounds
Campfires are prohibited in all parks or recreation facilities operated by the Linn County Parks & Recreation Department,…
UPDATE: Progress continues on Bruler FIre
The New Era Crews have placed hose around the perimeter of the 195-acre Bruler Fire 30 miles northeast…
Tough Coronavirus Recovery
Benny Westcott OK Country owner Diane Farthing is still feeling the effects of a COVID-19 bout that began…
SUNDAY UPDATE: Bruler Fire containment grows to 44%
The New Era Crews have contained 44% of the 195-acre Bruler Fire 30 miles northeast of Sweet Home,…
Linn County Fair returns, with record crowds
A record crowd of 34,330 people attended the Linn County Fair that ended Saturday, July 17. And making…
MONDAY UPDATE: Bruler Fire containment at 47%
The New Era Bruler Fire containment at 47% Crews have contained 47% of the 195-acre Bruler Fire 30…
PEO awards scholarships to four women
Sweet Home PEO Chapter DD has announced its annual scholarship winners. Three young women were awarded Oregon State…
TUESDAY UPDATE: Bruler Fire containment at 53%; no growth reported
The New Era Crews have contained 53% of the 195-acre Bruler Fire 30 miles northeast of Sweet Home,…
Meet Capt. Jason Ogden, Sweet Home Police Department’s first of that rank
Benny Westcott Jason Ogden, a near-24-year veteran of the Sweet Home Police Department, was promoted from sergeant to…
Progress made on Bruler Fire
Crews continued using advantageous weather in their attack on the week-old Bruler Fire 30 miles east of Sweet…
Teen killed Saturday in crash near Sweet Home
An 18-year-old Sweet Home man died early Saturday morning in a crash on Crescent Hill Road, near the…
Van Eck retires from SHPD after 28 years
Sean C. Morgan After 28 years in service to the Sweet Home community, Sgt. Jason Van Eck handed…
Nunez picked to lead court
Scott Swanson Haley Nunez was named 2021 Sportsman’s Holiday Queen Thursday evening, July 8, during an outdoor program…
County remembers late Commissioner John Lindsey at tree planting
Former Linn County Commissioner John Lindsey was an outspoken advocate for his family, the citizens of Linn County…
School board to conduct special meeting Monday
The Sweet Home Board of Directors will hold a special board meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, July 19. …
Fire ban on for Willamette National Forest
Open fire restrictions are in effect across the Willamette National Forest. This spring was significantly drier than normal…