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Commissioners consider proposed changes to DU rules
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker at their…
Grant to support juvenile crime prevention program
Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist and Sherrie Sprenger on Tuesday morning, Oct. 21, accepted a grant for $163,021…
Council places lien on Kalmia property for abatement
The City Council approved a motion allowing the city to place a code compliance abatement lien on property…
Grant provides SHFAD chance to head off staff medical issues
Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District is taking steps to improve safety for its staff and volunteers, Fire…
Willamette National Cemetery ceremony honors unclaimed veterans
The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs honored nine individuals – eight veterans and one dependent family member – …
Missing teen located in North Santiam River after 3-week search
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office reported last week that a teenager who disappeared in the North Santiam River…
Duncan: Law enforcement levy needed to support, enhance operations
Sheriff Michelle Duncan, of Linn County Sheriff’s Office, indicated they may have to lay people off in three…
Sweet Home football in playoffs for first time since 2019
Sweet Home suffered a loss on the road Friday night, Oct. 31, at Philomath, but found out Saturday…
Samaritan warns of high blood pressure medicine recall
Samaritan pharmacies want the community to be aware of a recent recall of a drug that is primarily…
Grant provides SHFAD chance to head off staff medical issues
By Scott Swanson Of The New Era Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District is taking steps to improve…
OSP reports recent wildlife cases
Oregon State Police responded recently to a number of wildlife-related incidents in the area. Kyle Michael Krake, 40,…
Samaritan Health to join Tacoma-based MultiCare Health System
Samaritan Health Services has just announced that it will join forces with Tacoma-based MultiCare Health System. In an…
Voters asked to approve Sheriff’s levy for next four years
As ballots arrive for the Nov. 4 Special Election, Linn County Voters are being asked to approve a…
Commissioners hear reports on building, code enforcement
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications The Linn County Planning & Building Department issued 84 land use permits…
End of fire season gives way to planned burns in forest
The Willamette National Forest has announced that it will conduct prescribed fire operations this fall, pending the necessary…
Missing Lebanon man found in canyon south of Sweet Home
Following weeks of searching, the body of a missing Lebanon man has been located. Donald Carroll, 88, was…
One dead, two injured in highway collision
A local man was killed and his wife is in serious condition after a car collided into their…
Second community service officer helps bridge SHPD and public
By Satina Tolman For The New Era Jennifer Gaspard has worn many uniforms in her career, but the…
Local woman wonders where her seahorses are
Who would steal seahorses? That’s what Laurie Horner is wondering as she ponders the loss of a sculpture…
County veterans services sees client increase since move
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Since moving to its new office in July 2024, Linn County Veterans…
Sheriff’s dive team searches for 18-year-old in North Santiam
Linn County Sheriff’s personnel spent the latter part of last week searching the North Santiam River near the…
Trail extension planned for Yellowbottom
The Bureau of Land Management has announced plans to begin improving a walking trail at Yellowbottom Recreation Site…
New information signs installed on I-5
Work has been completed on four traffic cameras and message signs on I-5 between Albany and Salem, the…
Volunteers needed next week at Sankey Park
The South Santiam Watershed Council is hosting volunteer work days at Sankey Park Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 13…
School bands on rise in numbers, public awareness
Lori Tuter stands on a podium and taps her music stand in a packed classroom of some 40…