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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…
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…