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LATEST NEWS

Death at Linn County Jail spurs pursuit for answers

A Sweet Home man was found dead in his cell at Linn County Jail last month and his family is waiting for answers. On May 4 at 11:50 a.m., Sweet Home police officers arrested Dustin Kyle…

Linn County prosecutor recognized for helping victims

By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Senior Deputy District Attorney Ani Yardumian has devoted her entire career as a prosecuting attorney to helping the most vulnerable victims of society…

Commissioners get report on Santiam Canyon fire recovery

By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Santiam Disaster Services of Santiam Hospital & Clinics has assisted 1,221 families who were affected by the devastating Beachie Creek/Lionshead fires…

North River traffic to be curtailed during construction projects

Through traffic on North River Drive will be curtailed and, in one section, shut down this summer for two construction projects intended to improve the road and solve problems between…

Commissioner, Sheriff cover variety of topics at town hall meeting

Linn County Commissioner Sherrie Sprenger and Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan held a town hall meeting May 27 to provide general information about current work in the county. Topics…

Chief: Lebanon Fire District brings value to city despite light staffing

Lebanon Fire District brings value to businesses and the community. That’s the message Fire Chief John Tacy wanted listeners to hear during a forum lunch hosted by the Lebanon Chamber of…

SPORTS

Sweet Home seniors Honored for athletic achievement, leadership, service

By Satina Tolman For The New Era Sweet Home High School senior athletes were recognized for their dedication, leadership, and accomplishments during the annual Sports Awards Night, hosted June…

Portland runner wins Strawberry 5K

Lebanon’s Strawberry Festival 5K and mile drew more than 800 runners and walkers Saturday, June 6, as out-of-town visitors ran away from the home crowd to win the annual race. Cameron Peshon…

‘Hard work’ pays off in state track titles for Warriors

Lebanon’s Cade Weber won a state title in his specialty, the 400 meters, Saturday afternoon, May 30, at the OSAA 5A track and field championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, then anchored the…

SH’s Bailey Chafin commits to wrestle at Southwestern Oregon

Bailey Chafin, without doubt the most accomplished wrestler coming out of Sweet Home High School’s girls program, signed a letter of intent Thursday, May 28, to start her college career at…

COMMUNITY

Best in the West Triathlon brings 800-plus athletes to Sweet Home

The Best in the West Triathlon races returned to Sweet Home for the 16th year last weekend, as a total of 825 competitors hit the water, the roads and the trails in a kaleidoscope of events. .…

Lebanon kicks up heels at Strawberry Festival

The 117th annual Lebanon Strawberry Festival’s “Strawberry Nights” drew hundreds, if not thousands, to the city for the four-day event that included a few new items that celebrated community…

‘Wildfire Ready’ in East Linn County

Under the peaceful woods at Sankey Park on May 30, representatives from fire agencies and other organizations held a Wildfire Ready event, providing information and tips on wildfire…

OPINION

Remembering the Cost of Freedom: A Memorial Day poem

By Satina Tolman For many, Memorial Day now marks the start of summer days, Of crowded camps and barbecue smoke drifting through the haze. Storefront windows flash their signs in…

A Memoir: Everyone has to Go

By Xander Eddings Everyone knows the pain of losing someone. The agonizing, harrowing, gut-wrenching pain as you watch a person drift away, leaving you feeling empty again. How your…

FROM OUR FILES

June 14, 1951 The city park will soon offer a variety of play equipment to youngsters. Park Commissioner W. S. Sankey said a 24-foot wave slide, four teeter totters and a merry-go-round have arrived and…

From Our Files: June 3, 2026

June 7, 1951 The Sweet Home fire department will sponsor a carnival next week on M Street about two blocks east of the railroad tracks. A percentage of the proceeds will go to the fire department to make…