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2026 Sportsman’s Holiday Logger Olympics Winners
Editor’s note: Thanks to space issues and some camera troubles, we’re late publishing these. Also, some of the…
Scene Around Town: Aug. 5, 2026
The Buzz About Bees A hive of activity was contained within the Lebanon Public Library where children took…
New paved trail started for Lebanon’s enthusiasts
Trailblazers in Lebanon are, literally, building a new trail in the city, which brings the pathfinders just steps…
Events: Aug. 5, 2026 issue
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts…
PNW Showdown Smokeshow & Shine draws crowds
The Mill Drift Track came alive Saturday, July 25, with the smell of burning rubber, polished chrome, and…
Local film project brings Hollywood experience to Lebanon
A quiet afternoon in Lebanon recently became the backdrop for a local film production as streets, businesses, and…
American Legion Auxiliary members host national president
Above, Pam Ray, center, national president of the American Legion Auxiliary, greets Denise Hoover, unit treasurer for Lebanon’s…
Jesus Festival comes to Sankey Park in SH
Several family-friendly activities featured were during Saturday’s Jesus Festival celebration. The event drew an estimated several hundred people…
Events: July 29, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule…
Events: July 22 Issue
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts…
Aerospace to rainforests: Local engineer brings the jungle home
When Bill Rodman first started keeping orchids and poison dart frogs, he was looking for a hobby that…
‘Authentic, grandma-made quilts’ on display at SH City Hall
“Every baby should have an authentic grandma-made quilt.” That’s a quote by Sweet Home resident – and grandma…
Christmas in July event brings holiday spirit, hope to SH families
Although Christmas is still months away, Sweet Home got an early dose of holiday spirit on Saturday as…
Royer seeks replacement to lead Kids Food Pak effort
Toy Royer is looking for someone to take over Kids Food Pak as she prepares to step down…
Simmons crowned Sportsman’s Holiday Queen at coronation ceremony
By Ryker BurrFor The New Era Miu Simmons was selected as this year’s Sportsman’s Holiday Queen during the…
East Linn Museum volunteers look to the community as museum marks 50 years
As the East Linn Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, volunteers hope more community members will join…
Scene Around Town: July 15, 2026 issue
Creature Teacher Kids learned a little about molting, pedipalps and snake farts on Friday, July 10, when Shanti…
Golden jubilee highlights SH history
Access to East Linn County’s historical roots became more tangible when the Sweet Home Genealogical Society and the…
SHEM works to fill volunteer gaps as community demand rises
The Sweet Home Emergency Ministries (SHEM) organization is seeking additional volunteers as demand for food assistance and community…
Chocolatier reworking historic building after structural collapse
A colorful display of purple, red and white lay strewn across the ground like a Jackson Pollock art…
New coordinator manages local wildlife defense activities
Growing up less than a mile away from the beaches of Southern California, Maddie Tutton has really switched…
Lebanon tree farmers recognized for 30 years of work
When Larry and Nancy Mauter got married in 1992, they decided they wanted to have a plan for…
Cut the Gut car cruise arrives in Sweet Home Friday
Registration is open for the ninth Annual Icebox Cut the Gut Car Cruise, taking place in downtown Sweet…
Lebanon alumna to intern with Smithsonian
Michelle Kyle, a 2017 graduate of Lebanon High School and current student at Oregon State University, earned a…