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QMS timber project moves to next step
The Sweet Home Ranger District announced Monday, May 23, that the final environmental assessment has been completed for…
Carnival back at Oak Heights
Oak Heights School held its first Carnival in 2½ years Saturday, May 21. Principal Todd Barrett said the…
Linn County Fair gets an Internet upgrade
Vendors at the Linn County Fair in July will see a marked improvement in their Internet service, due…
Avian flu detected in Willamette Valley birds
Several Canada goose goslings collected from Alton Baker Park in Eugene have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian…
Lebanon Chamber launches ‘Explore Lebanon’ app
Sarah Brown By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local The Lebanon Chamber of Commerce just rolled out an app dedicated…
Insurance Office Ribbon Cutting
Travis Luttmer, center, cuts the ribbon to celebrate the opening of his Country Financial insurance office at 1001…
Linn County offers help for those experiencing mental health challenges
The last two years have been stressful for everyone, from children to adults, and staff at Linn County…
TUESDAY UPDATE: Two killed in Highway 20 crash Saturday; witnesses sought
NOTE: This story was updated Tuesday morning, May 17, 2022. The Oregon State Police is investigating possible impairment…
Council discusses vacant buildings
Benny Westcott Wastewater plant upgrades, railroad depot also on agenda The May 10 Sweet Home City Council meeting…
Will decades-old plant get new treatment at last?
Scott Swanson City officials are watching costs skyrocket as they plan for a new wastewater treatment plant that,…
Sweet Home’s hare-raising problem
Benny Westcott A feral-rabbit issue has plagued Sweet Home and the surrounding area since late last year, but…
All in on ADA sidewalk project
Benny Westcott Workers from Emery and Sons Construction contractors go deep to install storm drain improvements in Foster…
School district names ESPY winners for May
Sweet Home School District named its ESPY Award winners for May at the May 9 School Board meeting.…
Secretary of State discusses election changes
Secretary of State Shemia Fagan says Oregon’s election system is about as air-tight as it can be, but…
Fire stopped after discovery of electrical short in wall
Firefighters stopped a short at its source Sunday evening, May 15, at a home in the 40000 block…
Caution urged on spring yard debris disposal
Because this year’s drought conditions put the state at higher wildfire risks, the Oregon Department of Forestry and…
Sweet Home School District Clothing Closet reopens
The Sweet Home School District Clothing Closet reopened May 4 at River of Life Fellowship, 1658 Long St.,…
County helps Santiam Canyon residents rebuild after fire
Linn County has distributed more than $88,000 to assist homeowners use fire-retardant materials when rebuilding homes in the…
Lebanon police logs May 6-18
May 6 1:18 a.m. – Caller reported a white male with shaved head stole two packs of Red…
Wet May Week
Benny Westcott The May Week Track Meet competition on Friday afternoon, May 6, brings out self-sacrificial spirit and…
School district faces challenges in 2022-23 budget
Benny Westcott By Benny Westcott Of The New Era The Sweet Home School District’s 2022-23 proposed budget was…
Looking to add a few to crew
Benny Westcott The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District has a shortage of volunteer firefighters. “Historically, our numbers…
Planning Commission addresses housing, population
Benny Westcott By Benny Westcott Of The New Era The Planning Commission heard the results of a housing…
Five named to the 2022 Sportsman’s Holiday Court
Benny Westcott By Benny Westcott Of The New Era Five local high-school juniors were named Wednesday, May 4,…
National Day of Prayer
Scott Swanson Sweet Home pastors and residents, above, gather at City Hall at noon Thursday, May 5, for…