Articles from the November 8, 2023 edition
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"Water is testing as safe," city officials assure
The drawdown of Green Peter Reservoir sent a shock through the Sweet Home community. Thousands of Kokanee salmon died from a change in water pressure, while the water level plunged and left behind...
Veteran finds roots in Sweet Home
For many who enlist, adrift and uncertain after putting high school behind them, the Army can provide a sense of belonging and purpose. Sweet Home firefighter Coury Gagne found himself among those...
Two new police officers join Sweet Home beat
Sweet Home residents will start to see two new police officers about town. The New Era sat down with each of them to learn what brought them to our community. One of them might be familiar to some:...
Sweet Home veteran reflects on service, 50 years later
Fifty years ago, a young Coast Guard recruit from Sweet Home made his newspaper debut with a modest announcement of his graduation from basic training. Last week, Seaman Richard Lannom shared his...
Area resident named Veteran of the Year
One of Lebanon's newest residents, Robert Gore, was selected as this year's Veteran of the Year for the Linn County Oregon Veterans Day Parade. Gore served the U.S. Army in the 1st Infantry Division...
Bodacious Babes to hold 20th anniversary fundraiser
Each year, members of the Sweet Home community come together to help raise money for one of their own battling cancer. Held by Bodacious Babes, this year's Holiday Craft and Vendor Event will be held...
Marching in the Veterans Day Parade
On Saturday, Nov. 11, many Sweet Home community members will flock to this year’s Linn County Veterans Day Parade in Albany to celebrate and honor those who served. City officials will drive several vehicles in the parade, including local veterans...
From community idea to Community Foundation
In the mid-1990s the Oregon Jamboree was in its infancy. The Sweet Home Economic Development group, parent organization to the Jamboree, foresaw a time when the Jamboree could start giving back to the community. They pictured a charitable...
Sweet Home man charged with stolen vehicles
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office reported they recovered a stolen trailer from Sweet Home over the weekend. Linn County Dispatch received several calls regarding a suspicious vehicle near Parker Road and Webber Drive in Shedd on Sunday, Nov. 5, at...
Undefeated Pop Warner league champions
As Sweet Home's High School Varsity football team struggled to put a win on the board, another team in town couldn't stop adding W's to their record. The town's Pop Warner Rookie Tackle Green team...
Cecil Vinson
Cecil Vinson October 31, 1932 - October 21, 2023 Cecil Vinson of Yakima and former longtime resident of Wapato passed away on October 21, 2023. He was born in Noble, Arkansas, on October 31, 1932, and...
Allen L Henderson
Allen L Henderson July 31, 1942 - October 24, 2023 Allen L Henderson, 81, passed away Tuesday, October 24th after a 40-year struggle with multiple sclerosis. He was born on July 31, 1942, in Lebanon,...
Joseph Avatia Clark Jr.
Joseph Avatia Clark Jr. June 4, 1942 - November 1, 2023 Joseph Avatia Clark Jr., 81, of Sweet Home passed away November 1, 2023. He was born on June 4, 1942 in Aberdeen, Washington to Eunice Marie...
Tabitha Rae Cook
Tabitha Rae Cook July 17, 1967 - October 12, 2023 Tabitha Rae Cook, 56, of Sweet Home, passed away October 12, 2023 from heart related issues. Tabitha was born in Portland, daughter of Milo Robert...
Bobby Joe Cross Sr.
Bobby Joe Cross Sr. October 29, 1943 - October 28, 2023 Bobby Joe Cross Sr., 79, of Lebanon passed away October 28, 2023. Burial will take place at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. ww...
James Earl Felkins
James Earl Felkins August 13, 1954 - October 28, 2023 James Earl Felkins, 69, of Sweet Home passed away October 28, 2023. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com....
Frederick Richard Markert
Frederick Richard Markert February 20, 1952 - November 2, 2023 Frederick Richard Markert, 71, of Sweet Home passed away November 2, 2023. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com....
Martha Britton Davis
Martha Britton Davis September 4, 1943 - November 2, 2023 Martha Britton Davis, 80, of Sweet Home passed away November 2, 2023. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com....
Bruce Irving LaValley
Bruce Irving LaValley June 13, 1953 - November 3, 2023 Bruce Irving LaValley, 70, of Sweet Home passed away November 3, 2023. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com....
Around Town - November 8, 2023 Edition
Christmas in the Barn Maple Market Upcycled Furniture & Home Decor will host its annual “Christmas in the Barn” event from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday thru Sunday, Nov. 10 to 12, at 36417 Airport Drive,...
Public Safety - November 8, 2023 Edition
Oct. 29 6:15 a.m - Caller reports someone entered residence and stole two firearms. Report taken for first degree burglary, two counts of first degree theft and third degree theft. 6:35 a.m - Caller reports RV was broken into and TV was stolen. Repor...
Circuit Court - November 8, 2023 Edition
Warrants are out on the following individuals: Calvin Alvin Ames, Samuel Frank Ayers, Curtis Ray Daniel, Ashlee Dee Flanagan, Aaron Thomas Halvorson, Daniel Henry Johnson, Isaac Booker Justham, Noe Hernandez-Reyes, Michael Trevor Hilton, Ariel...
From Our Files - November 8, 2023 Edition
Nov. 8, 1973 First place honors in a four-county area for Area Beautification was awarded to Sweet Home for the third year in a row, though this year the city tied with Florence. Mayor Ed Buhn and...
