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Bees find new home – not at Thriftway
Beekeeper Linda Cutright collects a swarm of bees that developed in the Thriftway parking lot during the early…
Escaped burn piles blamed for three brush fires
Sweet Home firefighters responded to three brush fires Saturday, April 19, all of them from burn piles that…
Beautification Committee needs volunteers for downtown planting, maintenance
By Cindi Hamar For The New Era The Sweet Home Beautification Committee is seeking volunteers as the group…
County budget hearings begin Monday, run through week
Linn County will hold its 2025-26 Budget Hearings on Monday, April 28; Wednesday, April 30; Thursday, May 1…
Commissioners approve grant request for rural Lebanon internet
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Will Tucker, Sherrie Sprenger and Roger Nyquist unanimously agreed…
Ocean salmon season recommendations finalized
The Pacific Fisheries Management Council has finalized the 2025 ocean salmon seasons, including ocean waters off Oregon. Recommended…
Chainsaw Race draws loggers from across region
Loggers from across western Oregon and beyond competed April 5 in the third annual Spring Sawdust Fling Chainsaw…
Nationals finish has skier looking beyond Hoodoo
Roman Shreves has been skiing for about 12 years, but he didn’t start seriously working on his acrobatic…
Locals march against child abuse
By Cindi Hamar For The New Era Some two dozen people marched Saturday morning, April 12, to bring…
Linn County juvenile director, others speak out on OYA issues
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Juvenile Department Director Torri Lynn has joined with juvenile directors…
Native plants help your garden sustain wildlife
By Elizabeth Curtis Oregon is full of beautiful landscapes, farms and a rich diversity of life. That…
Lebanon’s healing gardens offer world-class horticulture
Local residents who have not had a chance to visit the healing gardens in Lebanon are missing out…
County Veterans Services aids recovery of $1.6 million-plus in veterans benefits
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Veterans Services helped local veterans and their families recover $1,655,043…
History Jamboree digs up forgotten memories about drowned town
Sweet Home welcomed the Atlas of Drowned Towns (AODT) team to its corner of the world during the…
Gala delivers musical journey around the world
By Satina Tolman For The New Era The fifth annual SHOCASE Gala, themed “Passport to the World,” transformed…
Holley Church opens treehouse-themed children’s lobby
By Cindi Hamar For The New Era After several years of fund-raising and planning, Holley Church on March…
Volunteers bring dental aid to rural Guatemala
By Satina Tolman For The New Era Every year, countless individuals in underserved communities around the world suffer…
Deep drawdown at Detroit Lake delayed until at least 2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District announced last week it will not perform a deep drawdown…
‘Fast and furious’ wind gust blows through Sunnyside, topples trees
A straight-line wind or possible “bomb cyclone” blew through Sunnyside Campground, toppling over trees and damaging one RV…
Thousands turn out for 75th annual Rock and Mineral Show
By Cindi HamarFor The New Era Petrified wood and lots of other mineral attractions were the stars last…
Commissioners deny permit for pirate festival
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications The lack of more than one road to allow guests to…
Assistant City Manager role solidified with new title
In a short City Council meeting on March 25, councilors unanimously approved Assistant City Manager Cecily Pretty’s role…
Rail bikes to offer pedal-to-metal sight-seeing
Santiam Excursion Trains is rolling out a new service on its tracks in Sweet Home, one which will…
Commissioners learn of influenza deaths
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Influenza was a factor in the deaths of two elderly Linn County…
Real ID deadline nearing: Here are some options
Flying somewhere for spring break? This will be one of the last times you can use your standard…