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City Council electee Bechtel arrested on assault charges
Newly elected City Council member-to-be Matthew Scott Bechtel Sr. was arrested and jailed late Thursday evening, Nov.…
Lebanon jail levy defeated; voters choose new mayors, councilors
Lebanon residents gave a big thumbs-down to reopening the Lebanon Municipal Jail in the Nov. 3 election. An…
State penalizing Waterloo on regular basis due to missing reports
During a financial review for September at its meeting in October, the Waterloo City Council learned the city…
Proposed Lebanon ordinance would bill some landlords for utilities
The Lebanon City Council held its regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 4, during which time they approved a…
Lebanon man killed in motorcycle crash
A Lebanon man was killed in a single-vehicle accident near Lebanon on Thursday, Nov. 5. Oregon State Police…
Commissioners fund farmers markets, sell Lebanon property
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker made quick…
Sweet Home man waives right to jury trial in Mariah King case
A Sweet Home man who is nearing his trial date in a murder charge recently waived his right…
Every Democratic governor in the U.S. outperformed Kamala Harris—except one
Oregonians voted more red in the governor’s race than they did in the 2024 presidential election. By…
Lebanon’s jail levy fails, Sweet Home elects Sanchez mayor
By Sarah Brown Of The New Era Lebanon residents gave a big thumbs-down to reopening the Lebanon Municipal…
Local banker expresses optimism on economy to chamber crowd
Chris Hemmings told guests at the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Forum Lunch that despite high fuel prices…
Commissioners hear report on Juvenile Department activities
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications The Linn County Juvenile Department works with as many as 150 young…
Sodaville maintains stance on water bill dispute
Following its regular meeting on Oct. 15, the Sodaville City Council held a follow-up work session on Thursday,…
New county Treasurer, Budget Officer sworn in
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Jennifer Stanaway was sworn in Thursday, Oct. 29, as the new Linn…
Sweet Home contracts with law firm for general city work
The City Council approved a contract with a law firm during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27.…
Al Severson named grand marshal of parade
Al Severson, who announced the Albany Veterans Day Parade for 31 years, won’t be behind the mic for…
It’s official: Samaritan now part of MultiCare Health
Samaritan Health Services officially joined MultiCare Health System Sunday, Nov. 1, in a move that the now-combined organizations…
Property taxes due; discount available for full payment
Linn County residents should have received property tax statements, which were mailed Oct. 16, according to county officials..…
Lebanon Fire District launches Support Academy to strengthen emergency response
When emergency crews respond to a fire or other crisis, firefighters are not the only people working to…
Green Peter drawdown scheduled for December
Portland-based U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel plan to lower Green Peter and Lookout Point reservoirs in early…
Chief: SHFAD contemplating back-up fund for next fire season
Delays in expected payments from various other government agencies for services from local firefighters have left Sweet Home…
Commissioners get invite to Brownsville newspaper celebration
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications At their October 20 meeting, Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger…
Sweet Home at the center of a psychological thriller
State Detective Ian Hayes arrived in Sweet Home to investigate a body found beneath the pavilion at Sankey…
Lebanon to start water flushing, leaf pickup
The City of Lebanon Public Works Department began its annual flushing of the public water system on Oct.…
Samaritan, MultiCare announce official date for affiliation
Samaritan Health Services and MultiCare Health System announced in a press release they plan to begin their partnership…
SH council addresses drawdown, Ames Creek, CEIP
The City of Sweet Home and City Council declared a state of emergency during City Council’s meeting on…