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LFD firefighters respond to two residential blazes Wednesday
Fire damaged two residences Wednesday, Jan. 4, Lebanon Fire District reported – the first a home that burned…
Corps of Engineers to hold local meetings to discuss future of Willamette Valley System
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold public meetings, including one in Sweet Home, to discuss its…
Local man arrested after fatal crash
A Lebanon man has been arrested following a fatal crash Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 4, on Highway 20 near…
Sweet Home’s dogs’ lives looking up with new park
By Scott Swanson Of The New Era/Lebanon Local Sweet Home’s first city dog park is open, at Northside…
OSP: Police pursuit ends with shooting
Oregon State Police officers were involved in a shooting incident around noon Monday, Jan. 2, in Albany, OSP…
Sherman Street downtown to shut down for a few hours
A section of Sherman Street from Main Street to the eastern alley willbe closed for a few hours…
Local homeless remembered in ceremony
By Sarah Brown Of The New Era/Lebanon Local Approximately 50 people from throughout Linn and Benton counties attended…
Commissioners get flu season update
Nearly three years of isolation and people wearing face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic likely suppressed the severity…
Construction craft, culinary prowess combine in competition
By Scott Swanson Of The New Era/Lebanon Local Cynthia Fox has big plans for Sweet Home and they…
Jamboree adds artists to lineup
The Oregon Jamboree is starting to fill in the blanks in its 2023 festival schedule with the announcement…
Smoke causes scare at hospital
At 5:23 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, Lebanon Fire District was dispatched for a structure fire at Lebanon Community…
Lebanon Christmas gallery: Small town, big hearts make holiday cheer
The past few weeks have been a flurry of holiday delight in Lebanon as excitement for the Christmas…
Veterans take Long Road for the lost
By Benny Westcott Lebanon Local Walking the entire length of U.S. Highway 20, America’s longest road, is a…
Family embraces one last holiday with Thomas Radley
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local It’s the holiday season, and all Jolene Burch wants for Christmas is for…
Mayor’s farewell: Aziz reflects on decade of leadership
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local After five consecutive two-year terms as Lebanon’s mayor, Paul Aziz has left his…
Complaints prompt property cleanup
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local A Linn County-funded cleanup took place Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 2187 Mill St.,…
Philatelist, minerals enthusiast reflects on collections and helping young rockhounds
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local The classic game of “rock, paper, scissors” may involve a simple decision-making system,…
Mayor, city manager address ‘state of the city’
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Mayor Paul Aziz and City Manager Nancy Brewer shared “state of the city”…
Hearing held on subdivision, variance
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local The Planning Commission held two public hearings Nov. 16, one for a 23-lot…
School board hears update on budget health
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Lebanon Community School District Director of Business Services William Lewis III gave an…
County OKs bond to boost Internet in city
Project to affect users within Lebanon boundaries Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker on…
Volunteers sought for ODF certified burn manager program
The Oregon Department of Forestry is seeking members for an advisory committee for its new Certified Burn Manager…
Free state park hikes offered Jan. 1
Oregonians can start the new year with free guided first-day hikes led by rangers and volunteers in 20…
Oh, hear the angel voices: Sweet Home second-graders write letters to Santa
Here are letters to Santa composed by local second-graders in the classes listed. As is our custom, they…
Linn S&R member helps rescue stranded family
By Benny Westcott Lebanon Local A Salem man and five friends rescued a family of five and a…