Attacker awaiting sentencing after Lebanon man is knifed

Michael Ryan Van Gelder, 30, of Lebanon, has been found guilty of menacing and fourth-degree assault after he used a knife to attack a man near 809 S. Main St. on Sept. 28.

He signed a conditional release on Oct. 9 in Linn County Circuit Court that required Van Gelder to “report to Linn or Benton County Mental Health within 72 hours and comply with all treatment recommendations.” A sentence hearing is scheduled for Oct.…