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Grant reopens Linn County Young Women’s Fire Academy
All uniformed up in pink t-shirts and mustard-yellow turnout gear, 31 girls from Marion and Linn counties gained…
Sarah Council shines on national roller rink stage
When Sarah Council came back to artistic roller skating in the fall of 2022 after several years away,…
Lebanon writer earns Youth Book of the Year
Lebanon writer Mary Ann Hake was awarded the Youth Book of the Year from the Advanced Writers and…
Music has been lifetime inspiration for Judy Stevens
By Satina Tolman For The New Era For Judy Stevens, music has never simply been something she learned.…
Events: Aug. 26, 2026 issue
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts…
Second revived SH Rodeo bigger and better
The second year of the revived Sweet Home Rodeo outstripped its inaugural predecessor in both size and content. The…
A&W celebrates 65 years in Sweet Home
Owners Josh and Patty Hankins hosted a celebration of their A&W eatery’s 65th year in Sweet Home Saturday,…
Fifty years later, skateboard pioneer returns to Lebanon where epic trip began
Fifty years after beginning a cross-country skateboard journey in Lebanon, Jack Smith is returning to retrace portions of…
Rodeo returns to SH, continuing old tradition
The Sweet Home Rodeo returns to town Saturday afternoon, Aug. 15, with a wide range of western and…
Scene Around Town: Aug. 12, 2026
Summer Play at the Park Above, a staff member from King’s Chapel sprays down a team player under…
Linn County Fair reports record attendance year
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications A record 30,560 people attended the 2026 Linn County Fair, the most…
Tumbling takes a turn at Freedom Hill Church
Kids tumbled, and some were humbled, during the first gymnastics class being held at Freedom Hill Church on…
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…