Strawberry Festival, like, totally fun
The 116th annual Strawberry Festival invited the Lebanon community to have a radical time, with local organizations and the Strawberry Festival Association pulling out…
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City Council holds first meeting in new location
The Lebanon City Council held its first meeting in its new location in the community room at the Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St., on June 11. Councilor Michelle Steinhebel said she…
National Roadshow samples J&C BBQ
While downtown parking spots were closed off for the upcoming Strawberry Festival Junior Parade on Friday, June 6, one spot was specially reserved for visitors that weren’t in town for the…
Water rights denied, Sodaville pivots
After hearing its application for new water rights was found “unfavorable,” the Sodaville City Council determined all was not lost because one stumbling block could ultimately be their saving…
Market move provides more parking, more vendors
By Chelly Bouferrache For Lebanon Local After 13 years at its former location at Grant and Main streets, the Lebanon Downtown Farmer’s Market has shifted to a new site at the corner of…
Samaritan, Santiam Hospital cease affiliation pursuit
After a year of due diligence and operational exploration, Samaritan Health Services and Santiam Hospital and Clinics announced their mutual decision to cease pursuit of formal affiliation. In…
Final May election local winners announced
Linn County’s Elections Office last week finalized its vote count for the May 20 election, ending a close race for the Lebanon School Board Seat 3. A final total of 4,335 ballots were cast in…
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Dear Editor: Third time’s a charm?
Dear Editor, I recently moved here from Brookings, Oregon, and you explained the two newspapers that comprise Lebanon and Sweet Home and when they came out. I enjoy photographing just about…
Dear Editor: Heart of Lebanon built city’s healthcare
Dear Editor: It’s easy to gloss over the heart that went into Lebanon bringing a hospital to its town in the 1950’s. Many of those who donated have long since passed away. The…
Words to Community from Samaritan CEO Marty Cahill
An Open Letter to Our Colleagues, Leaders and Community: As I wrap up my first week as CEO of Samaritan Health Services, I want to take a moment to speak directly and plainly. There’s been a…