Grant funding provides support for African American students
A coalition of educational and community organizations launched the Black Excellence Initiative, a three-year project to support middle…
Samaritan, Santiam Hospital cease affiliation pursuit
After a year of due diligence and operational exploration, Samaritan Health Services and Santiam Hospital and Clinics announced…
Final May election local winners announced
Linn County’s Elections Office last week finalized its vote count for the May 20 election, ending a close…
Real Estate Sold: June 18, 2025
Following are Lebanon, Sweet Home, and Brownsville area real estate transactions recorded with the county during late May…
Lebanon man charged with manslaughter
A Lebanon man is facing manslaughter charges after a vehicle collision between Lebanon and Lacomb led to the…
Patricia L. Carroll
Patricia Carroll Oct. 26, 1955 – May 8, 2025 Patricia L. Carroll was born in Lebanon on Oct.…
Explosion leads to one dead, two injured
Lebanon firefighters responded to multiple cars on fire in the 700 block of W Grant Street at 9:20…
Meet the Junior Court
Aiyana Hall Representing Hamilton Creek Elementary Parents: Rick and Hillary Hall Q: What is your favorite ice cream…
Scene(s) Around Town and other news briefs: May 21, 2025
Performers Are Spoonful of Sugar The Seven Oak Theatre Club presented its spring performance May 8-10. They used…
Death Notices: May 21, 2025
Malachi David Easling, 21, of Lebanon, died April 8, 2025. A celebration of his life will be held at…
Marian Hutley (Glotzbach)
Marian Hutley Sept. 13, 1928 – May 3, 2025 Marian Hutley (Glotzbach), of Lebanon, passed away May 3,…
Dorothy Jane Grove
Dorothy Grove Dec. 12, 1931 – May 12, 2025 Dorothy Jane Grove, 93, of Lebanon passed away May…
Glenn Eugene Chilcote
Glenn Chilcote July 1935 – April 20, 2025 Glenn Eugene Chilcote passed away April 20, 2025, at the…
Circuit Court: May 21, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
UPDATED – Police Logs: May 21, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Events: May 21, 2025
Spend time at Healing Garden Lebanon Community Hospital is hosting a series of monthly cultural events at the…
Fire District budget reflects service reductions
The Lebanon Fire District Board of Directors approved a $15.3 million budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 during its…
Real Estate Sold: May 21, 2025
Following are Lebanon, Sweet Home, and Brownsville area real estate transactions recorded with the county during late March…
New political groups raising voices in election
New political groups are popping up this election cycle. Members of the new bipartisan East Lebanon Indivisible group…
Corps of Engineers produces Willamette Valley environmental impact statement
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District last week released a final environmental impact statement for its…
Ruth M. Lenox
June 7, 1923 – April 19, 2025 Ruth M. (Schackmann) Lenox, 101, of Lebanon passed away April 19,…
Early morning pursuit leads to one arrest
Lebanon police arrested a man following an early-morning pursuit through Lebanon. At around 2:39 a.m. on April 23…
St. Martin’s Episcopal supports Samaritan Care Hub
Members of the leadership team from St. Martin’s Episcopal Church donated $3,000 to the Samaritan Foundations Care Hub…
Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund invests $37,500 in Lebanon
Weyerhaeuser announced it has awarded $297,000 in philanthropic grants across Oregon through its Giving Fund, reinforcing its commitment…