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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
Healthy You: Considerations for Traeger, barbecue cooking
Do you ever have a nutrition question that hovers around the edges of your mind for a time…
July 22, 2022
Proposed legislation would provide protection for local newspapers beleaguered by online giants
By Brett Wesner Google and Facebook have enormous economic and political power in society – especially over the…
July 20, 2022
Circumstances beyond our control forcing delivery change at The New Era
*Changes are currently not expected to affect delivery for Lebanon Local. I often tell people that the news…
June 28, 2022
Remembering iconic restaurateur who fed mid-valley palates for three (very) full decades
By Cory Frye Lebanon Local Last year, at around this time, I encountered the biggest pancake I’d ever…
June 19, 2022
Graduates: Go forth and conquer – but seek truth and live by it
As this year’s graduates should be very aware, we live in a confusing world. We’re seeing inflation shoving…
June 19, 2022
Thanks to tribe for library support
Editor: The Friends of the Lebanon Public Library wish to thank the Confederated Tribe of Siletz Indians for…
June 19, 2022
Healthy You: Changes with the power of hope
Hope. It’s a powerful emotion, a potent fire that can burn in a very dark place. It looks…
June 19, 2022
Guest Commentary: Father’s Day a terrific time for Dad to consider his calling (June 15, 2022)
By Dr. Jim Thrasher The haunting refrains of Harry Chapin’s song “Cat’s in the Cradle,” like “planes to…
June 17, 2022
In turbulent times, why open door to unnecessary conflict?
We don’t think we’re being hyperbolic in noting that a lot of controversy has erupted over Lebanon Mayor…
May 23, 2022
Pool bond, imbalanced SCOTUS, Sheriff Duncan, Easter
Supt. responds to bond election Editor: I want to thank everyone who participated in the recent election. Lebanon…
May 23, 2022
Healthy You: Dipping into the benefits of chocolate
Mother’s Day just slipped by, and it’s likely that many of you indulged in a food hailed as…
May 23, 2022
Bond comes at tough time, but lack of action could spell more cost
As anyone who’s been involved in any construction during the last couple of years can attest, it’s not…
April 16, 2022
Letters reflect support of school bond
Pool issues very real for Lebanon Editor: Imagine a town of more than 15,000 people without a public…
April 16, 2022
Healthy You: Solutions to youthful snacking
I’ve written about kids and snacks before, but I thought I’d address it once again. It’s a frustrating…
April 16, 2022
Elections offer means for Oregonians to express themselves
Oregonians’ COVID experience will likely weigh heavily as we head into this year’s elections. And it should weigh…
March 12, 2022
Support for the pool upgrade
Community input helps in pool plans Editor: We want to thank everyone who participated in recent discussions about…
March 12, 2022
Learning to listen to those gut feelings
How often do you move in a day? I’m not talking about the frequency of your exercise routine,…
March 12, 2022
School district needs to improve communication, timing
The more we learn about Lebanon School District staffers’ efforts to establish a school-based health center at Lebanon…
February 12, 2022
Dear Editor: Proposed bond will not meet needs
Editor: I want to say Lebanon’s School Board meeting tonight (Feb. 10) raised concerns for me. It appears…
February 12, 2022