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Linn County Fair Photos
2026 Linn County Fair Photos by Brandon Cominsky and Scott Swanson
Corps plans July 23 virtual meeting to discuss reservoir levels
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water managers will hold a virtual public information meeting July 23 to share…
Children’s literacy effort in Sweet Home produces results
After a year of volunteers visiting Sweet Home schools to encourage literacy skills, classroom reading proficiency has increased…
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…
Royer seeks replacement to lead Kids Food Pak effort
Toy Royer is looking for someone to take over Kids Food Pak as she prepares to step down…
UPDATED Police Logs: July 22, 2026 Edition
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Death Notices: July 22, 2026 Issue
Shawn Joseph Banker, 45, of Lebanon, passed away July 14, 2026. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the…
Rosemary Yoakum
Nov. 30, 1960 – July 15, 2026 Rosemary Yoakum, 65, of Cascadia, passed away July 15, 2026. She…
Phillip “Phil” Slater
1947 – 2026 Phillip “Phil” Slater, 79, of Independence passed away from pancreatic cancer on July 6, 2026. …
From Our Files: July 29, 2026
Aug. 2, 1951 Frontier Days’ annual Buckaroo Breakfast will be sited this year at the city park…
From Our Files: July 22, 2026
July 26, 1951 Support in an x-ray drive was urged in an attempt to procure chest x-ray…
Second fire in three days near river in Lebanon requires multi-day response
Lebanon firefighters responded Tuesday evening, July 14, to the second fire in three days in the area of…
Simmons crowned Sportsman’s Holiday Queen at coronation ceremony
By Ryker BurrFor The New Era Miu Simmons was selected as this year’s Sportsman’s Holiday Queen during the…
East Linn Museum volunteers look to the community as museum marks 50 years
As the East Linn Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, volunteers hope more community members will join…
Scene Around Town: July 15, 2026 issue
Creature Teacher Kids learned a little about molting, pedipalps and snake farts on Friday, July 10, when Shanti…
Golden jubilee highlights SH history
Access to East Linn County’s historical roots became more tangible when the Sweet Home Genealogical Society and the…
SHEM works to fill volunteer gaps as community demand rises
The Sweet Home Emergency Ministries (SHEM) organization is seeking additional volunteers as demand for food assistance and community…
Judy Ann (Henderson) Bender
Judy Bender Sept. 3, 1940 – June 26, 2026 Judy Ann (Henderson) Bender, 85, of Lebanon, died at…
Gary “Dean” Bevier, Jr.
Gary Bevier Jr. Sept. 5, 1982 – July 6, 2026 Gary “Dean” Bevier, Jr., 43, of Sweet Home,…
Norma Lillian Johnson
Norma Johnson April 22, 1929 – June 28, 2026 Norma Lillian Johnson, age 97, of Gold Beach, formerly…
Eugene Leslie Jungwirth
Eugene Jungwirth March 2, 1939 – June 30, 2026 Eugene Leslie Jungwirth, 87, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Roberta H. Porria
Roberta Porria Nov. 23, 1934 – July 5, 2026 Roberta H. Porria, 91, of Sweet Home, passed away…
Judith Ann Schmidt
Judith Schmidt Nov. 18, 1942 – July 3, 2026 Judith Ann Schmidt, 83, of Sweet Home. passed away…