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Circuit Court: Sept. 9, 2026 issue
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
SH Municipal Court: Sept. 9, 2026 issue
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Police Logs: Sept. 9, 2026 issue
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From Our Files: Sept. 9, 2026
Sept. 13, 1951 Sweet Home’s City Council for the second time refused to take action on applications…
LHS Hall of Fame: Tami Bickett
It’s that time of year again when alumni from Lebanon High School are recognized for the significant contributions…
Number 22 keeps Betker family racing at Willamette
For Mike Betker, the No. 22 on his race car is more than just a number. It stands…
USFS hiring firefighters for 2027
The USDA Forest Service is hiring wildland firefighter positions on the Willamette National Forest for the 2027 season.…
Sheriff’s Office taking sign-ups for Citizens Academy
Ever wondered what really sets a Sheriff’s Office apart from a Police Department? What happens behind the scenes…
William (Bill) Allen Rauch
William Rauch April 23, 1947 – Aug. 27, 2026 William (Bill) Allen Rauch, 79, passed peacefully late in…
Marilyn Lois Koontz
Marilyn Koontz Feb. 8, 1946 – Aug. 17, 2026 Marilyn Lois Koontz, 80, passed away peacefully on Aug.17,…
June C. Johnson
June Johnson Feb. 20,1965 – Aug. 11, 2026 June C. Johnson, 61, formerly of Lebanon, died Aug. 11,…
Michael “Scott” Melcher
Michael Scott Melcher Jan. 22, 1967 – Aug. 28, 2026 Michael “Scott” Melcher, 59, of Sweet Home, passed…
Death Notices: Sept. 2, 2026
Monte James Lewis, 88, of Shedd, died Aug. 21, 2206. A Celebration of Life will be at 12 p.m.…
Police Logs: Sept. 2, 2026
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Circuit Court: Sept. 2, 2026
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Events: Sept. 2, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts…
From Our Files: Sept. 2, 2026
Sept. 6, 1951 Two Sweet Home boys, Charles Raymond Shives, 15, and Archie Vibbard, 13, were charged…
American Man organizers donate $850 to Linn County SAR
Organizers of Honoring the American Man presented a check for $850 to the Linn County Sheriff for Search…
Young Entrepreneurs offers new path for SH teens
Riley Casey started out with a piece of wood, an idea from his dad, and a strong desire…
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,…
Fire destroys home, spreads over two acres on Fern Ridge
A manufactured home was destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 18 on Fern Ridge, and spread into nearby…
Residents stop Lacomb grass fire
Lebanon Fire District firefighters were dispatched to a large natural cover fire in the 41000 block of Baptist…
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…
Glimpses from the Journals of Lewis and Clark – Part II
By Roberta McKern For The New Era Last month, we began looking into the Journals of Meriwether Lewis…
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.…