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From Our Files: July 1, 2026
July 12, 1951 Sweet Home’s water situation got worse when an overworked water pump gave up under…
Man drowns after diving into Blue Pool
A Kansas man died Friday evening after jumping into the water at Blue Pool, the Linn County Sheriff’s…
‘Flamingos’ instructor loves teaching water aerobics at pool
By Satina Tolman For The New Era When a flock of pink flamingos marches down Main Street during…
Local Semiquincentennial celebrations planned
So… How to celebrate the Big One – America’s 250th? Fourth of July events in Linn County range…
Scene Around Town: July 1, 2026
Overturned in the Narrows Oregon State Police responded to a single non-injury crash involving a grey CMV, above,…
The meaning of ‘All men are created equal’
By Lewis Waha America turns 250 this year. That’s not counting from Lexington and Concord in 1775. Or…
The Unanimous Declaration of the 13 United States of America
Editor’s note: This is a fairly faithful edition of the original Declaration of Independence, written (except for our…
Freedom has a cost, as many veterans are well aware
For 250 years, the courage, resilience, and strength of service members and their families have shaped the country…
The American Dream at 250
By Jason R. Edwards Two hundred and fifty. The Semiquincentennial. Twelve score and 10 years ago, our forefathers…
Pondering Horse Histories
By Roberta McKern While venturing into the East Linn Museum, what we see among the artifacts can pique…
Events: July 1, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule…
UPDATED Police Logs: July 1, 2026
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Circuit Court: July 1, 2026
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Municipal Court: July 1, 2026
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Jason Beedle
Jason Beedle August 1, 1976 – June 14, 2026 Jason Beedle, 49, passed away on June 14, 2026,…
Dorothy Ann Hildebrand
Dorothy Hildebrand Aug. 1, 1935 – June 24, 2026 Dorothy Ann Hildebrand, 90, of Sweet Home passed away…
Death Notices: July 1, 2026
Guy Thomas Bowman, 71, of Sweet Home, passed away June 26, 2026. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling…
From Our Files: July 1, 2026
July 5, 1951 No local holiday celebrations marked the Fourth of July in the past nine years…
Trading moon missions for Main Street stories
Editor’s note: The New Era welcomes a new staffer, Brandon Cominsky, who arrived earlier this month to give…
Shop Hop trip a sticker experience for SH couple
By Janet Eastman This story was reprinted by permission from The Oregonian/OregonLive Suzette and Eric Andersen of Oregon…
Scene Around Town: June 24, 2026
Scene in Stitches A “Garden Vignettes Textile” class used Lebanon’s Japanese healing garden as inspiration for a creative…
Sweet Home celebrates new downtown mural with ribbon-cutting ceremony
A project that was years in the making officially came to life June 17 as community members gathered…
Events: June 24, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts…
Declaration reading planned for July 3
Members of the public of all ages are invited to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with a reading…
Circuit Court: June 24, 2026
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…