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Fun, surprises on display at science fair
Henry Scott wanted to know what the dirtiest thing in his house was. After a little experimentation, he…
‘Smitty’s Kitties’ shares tale of kindness
Once upon a time, not long ago, a Lebanon resident was greeted in the Bi-Mart parking lot by…
Scene Around Town: Feb. 18, 2026
Fish Art Installation on Main Street Above, Brian Womack of the Sweet Home Public Works Department digs a…
St. Helen priest followed winding path to Sweet Home
The Rev. Scott Baier didn’t intend to become a priest, though he grew up in a Catholic family.…
Puzzle competition raises funds for Hawthorne playground
By Satina TolmanFor The New Era With Kenny Loggins’ “Highway to the Danger Zone” playing in the background,…
Upward Bound program giving SHHS students leg up
Jayla Moore and Michelle Slayton knew they were not in Sweet Home any more when, in the middle…
Large car event honors life of Albany teen
Hundreds of pristine cars passed through Sweet Home in a show of community support during a car meet…
Lebanon volunteer fair draws ‘overwhelming’ response
Organizers of the Connect for Lebanon volunteer recruitment event, held Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Boulder Falls Event…
First baby of the year finds brother eagerly awaiting sister’s arrival
The first baby of the year arriving at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital is, according to her parents, very…
Autism fuels creativity for SHOCASE artist at Sweet Home City Hall
By Satina Tolman For The New Era At first glance, Mike Fulton’s drawings appear almost impossibly precise: meticulously…
Manna Meals program goes into hibernation
Sweet Home Emergency Ministries announced last week that its Manna Meals program has been discontinued for the foreseeable…
Local boy and his dog finish high in national AKC competition
Caden Foley is really into dogs, particularly Brittany spaniels. Now a junior at Sweet Home High School, he’s…
Events: Jan. 14, 2026
2026 Sportsman’s Holiday Junior Court Applications Applications are available for Sweet Home first-graders who would like to participate…
New Friends group organizes to support Lebanon Pool
Friends of the Lebanon Community Pool have officially organized into a nonprofit organization, calling themselves, aptly, Friends of…
2026 Strawberry Festival Court
The Lebanon Strawberry Festival Court for 2026 has been announced. They are, from left, Princess Anne Workman, Princess…
For Kids Only: New community youth center opens
New Hope Church wanted to serve a need in the community, so they bought a building, put some…
Bright Holiday Lights
Downtown was lit when Holidays in the Park brought out its annual celebration on Saturday, Dec. 6. As…
Downtown tour glimpses city’s hidden gems
Some five dozen people made up the annual Lebanon Downtown Historic Walk, following tour guide Wyatt King as…
New Halsey postmaster answers Santa letters
As the wintry holiday season ushers in another magical moment in the small town of Halsey with colorful…
The MOMS Club Formula: Support, Service and Social Time
They say new mothers always talk about poop. Well it’s certainly one of the things this group of…
Candy stash at Boo Bash
Lacomb Elementary PTC held their annual Halloween “Boo Bash” on Oct. 25, inviting families to come in their…
Local Scout restores nature path upgrades at Hamilton Creek
By Satina Tolman For Lebanon Local When Zach Schlundt steps onto the overgrown trail behind Hamilton Creek…
Middle schoolers pitch their ideas for Heath Stadium redesign
Two classrooms at Seven Oak Middle School were abuzz with activity, creating a not-too-loud environment as students discussed…
Master Gardeners celebrate tomatoes at annual event
By Cindi HamarFor Lebanon Local Attendees at the annual Tomato Fest were greeted by two young ladies dressed…
Pool’s program director fills executive role
The Lebanon Aquatic District Board of Directors filled the recently vacated executive director job during its Sept. 22…