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Oregon National Guard adjutant general retires
The Oregon National Guard's Major General Michael Stencel, adjutant general, announced his retirement after 39 years. State officials held a retirement ceremony for him on Saturday, Nov. 4. Stencel...
Public Safety - November 15, 2023 Edition
Nov. 6 8:10 a.m - Dustin Lambert, 32, of Sweet Home, was taken into custody for first degree aggravated theft. 900 block of Crowfoot Rd, Lebanon. 10:43 a.m - Lanie Nicolle Denton, 25, was arrested by Coos Bay PD on a Sweet Home Municipal Court warran...
Circuit Court - November 15, 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...
Sweet Home woman swatted, police say
Sweet Home police responded to a swatting incident at a home in the 4700 block of Long Street early Friday morning. In a press release, police say a man called at about 1:30 a.m. to report he had killed his wife, and was holding his son hostage...
Grants aimed at helping student veterans
More than $1 million is going to help Oregon’s student veterans through a grant from the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Linn Benton Community College is among the campuses awarded. They’ll get more than $69,000 through the Campus...
ENTEK building new plant in Indiana
ENTEK broke ground for the development of its new $1.5 billion separator plant in Terre Haute, Ind, on Sept. 6. The Lebanon-based company is the only US-owned and operated manufacturer of wet-process lithium-ion battery separators. The plant in India...
Pool levy passed by voters
Sweet Home voters renewed the pool levy nearly two to one. 63% of voters approved the renewal at $0.30 per $1,000, the same rate agreed to in the 2018 election. "The good thing about this is that our...
Drone take-off and landing classification criteria
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will live-stream a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, to present draft drone take-off and landing classification criteria to be used in future park drone use maps. The agency will then...
"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... Full story
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...
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...
Gov. Kotek tours homeless shelter
Tucked off of Main Street against a backdrop of jagged hills and the town's silver water tower, Sweet Home's shelter for those experiencing homelessness received a visit from Governor Tina Kotek. The...
New police officers sworn in
Sweet Home's final October city council meeting kicked off with the addition of two new officers to the police department. Officers Mark Birkett and Jayson Sanchez were officially sworn in by city man...
Samaritan cuts ribbon on new family health center
*Correction: Original story indicated the total cost of the building was 3 million. 3 million is the total amount raised.* October has been a historic month for bringing healthcare access to Sweet Hom...
City nears franchise agreement with Alyrica Networks, Inc
High-speed fiber optic internet is one step closer to coming to Sweet Home, as the city council neared a franchise agreement with Alyrica Networks, Inc during the October 24 meeting. If approved,...
United Methodist Church celebrates three-quarters of a century
The Sweet Home United Methodist Church celebrated its 75th anniversary during the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, Oct. 23. Pastor Alyssa Baker and Lay Leader Linda Rowton officiated the service, honoring...
Despite bankruptcy, Lebanon Rite Aid stays operational
Rite Aid Corporation announced on Oct. 15 that it initiated a voluntary court-supervised Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and reached an agreement for a financial restructuring plan following years of financial difficulties. The bankruptcy filing allows the...
