The New Era - All about Sweet Home since 1929

Sweet Home Police Department invites children and their families to attend the annual Jim Bean Public Safety Fair, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 18, in the SHPD parking lot, 1950 Main St.

This year’s event will hark back to those of the past, with more activities and participants than in the past two years, due to the pandemic.

During the event, the Police Department will distribute bike helmets and gun safety locks to the public while supplies last.

Children are invited to bring their bicycles. Bikes may be registered at the event for free. In the event a bike is lost or stolen and t...