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Dear Editor: ‘Disgusted’ by nomination
Dear Editor, This letter is to express my disgust and concern with the results of our Woman of…
March 4, 2024
Messiah and Him Crucified
In Luke 24, shortly after the Lord had risen from the dead, He inconspicuously walked along the road…
February 15, 2024
Dear Editor: Lebanon needs animal service shelter
Dear Editor, I’d like to bring an issue to everyone that resides in Lebanon. Now that the planning…
August 21, 2023
The dangers of cows and hardware disease
Hardware disease, which results from a cow’s indiscriminate eating habits, was frequently seen when hay was baled with…
July 5, 2023
EDITORIAL: Final notes, Thanks for a great 18 years
By Scott Swanson Of The New Era, Lebanon Local I’ve not looked forward to writing this column, but…
July 5, 2023
Editorial: Response to issues at council meetings exercise in healthy community
For many, it’s not comfortable to (a) put aside the other demands of life to make the effort…
June 23, 2023
Editorial: Senate walkout ends; did it pay off?
The longest walkout in Oregon’s history ended last week as GOP senators returned to give the Senate the…
June 22, 2023
Hearing a healthy exercise in democratic problem-solving
By Scott Swanson Editor, Lebanon Local Lengthy public hearings may not be particularly pleasant, like the one described…
May 22, 2023
Communication key to public safety in Sweet Home (May 3, 2023)
By Scott Swanson Of The New Era/Lebanon Local The public disclosure, reported on page 1, that a neighbor…
May 3, 2023
Volunteers make the world go ’round, at least in Lebanon
We live in a world scarred by the COVID-19 experience, and it’s taken some time for things to…
April 24, 2023
Editorial: More threats to newspapers, readers
Devoted Disney fans may know that in the original “Bambi” movie, a mistake slipped onto the big screen.…
March 29, 2023
Lebanon making commendable efforts to address housing issues
Lebanon’s experiencing some growing pains, which may be a good problem to have when quality people moving in…
March 17, 2023
Reader likes what she sees in paper
Editor: Just wanted to commend and thank you for the Lebanon Local paper. The latest issue had more…
March 17, 2023
State of the Union? How about the state of newspapers?
Last week I watched the State of the Union Address. Even though I’m a newspaper editor, I admittedly…
February 16, 2023
Commentary: Why newspapers matter
Scott Swanson, owner/editor The title above might seem self-serving, but it reflects an increasing concern in Oregon, and…
January 25, 2023
Changes for Lebanon Local as challenges continue for newspapers
If you got the feeling, as you opened this newspaper, that it is a little smaller than last…
January 20, 2023
Farewell, in good health
A new year and a new season. A time for a fresh start. Normally, with the first-of-the-year articles,…
January 20, 2023
In often disappointing world, holiday really can offer hope
Wow, hard to believe it’s already that time of year. Light displays, colorful decorations, evergreen boughs and trees,…
December 23, 2022
Political attacks, abuse always wrong
We’ve just finished an election in which campaigning, at least by some candidates, has seemed particularly mean-spirited and…
November 17, 2022
Your Nov. 8 vote really does count
This is a big election year for Oregonians, an indicator of which is the frequency and viciousness of…
October 20, 2022
Dear Editor: Elections
Editor’s note: The election season is in full swing and we have begun receiving letters in that vein.…
October 20, 2022
Dear editor: Suicide walk, 50-year reunion, and sheriff succession
Suicide walk benefits training Editor: September is Suicide Awareness Month, and we would like to bring your attention…
September 22, 2022
Gubernatorial debate raises questions voters need to consider
Happy with the way things have been going in Oregon? Here in Lebanon we’re experiencing a lot of…
August 19, 2022
Healthy You: Producing with produce in the summertime
Summer is a unique time, when we have different encounters with the foods of the season. From barbecues…
August 19, 2022
Commentary: Amidst Jamboree celebration, election begins
Normally, at this time of year, we’re writing an editorial welcoming visitors to Sweet Home. We’d be writing…
July 29, 2022