Linn County extends mental health outreach with new van
Linn County has provided mental health crisis assistance to rural areas for a long time. But starting in…
Linn County to expand program for ‘at risk’ youth
The Linn County Juvenile Department has expanded its middle school / junior high prevention program into both Lebanon…
Commissioners approve $70,000 economic development grant for Lebanon chamber
In March 2023, a car struck the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce building in the middle of the night,…
Commissioners learn about Alcohol & Drug efforts
ALBANY — Linn County’s Alcohol & Drug Department provided services to more than 1,151 individuals last year, Director…
From Altar Server to OSP Trooper: Damian Aranda Embarks on Law Enforcement Career
Damian Aranda, 23, always knew he wanted to help other people, starting as an altar server within the…
Commissioners approve document digitizing contract
ALBANY — Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker approved spending $228,774 to digitize thousands…
Linn County to seek grant for John Neal Park upgrades
ALBANY — Linn County Parks & Recreation director Stacey Whaley was given a green light by the Board…
Linn County to manage 400 more camping sites
A project several years in the making came to fruition Jan. 9 when Linn County commissioners Roger Nyquist,…
Linn Commissioners hear about veteran services
Linn County Veterans Services has helped local veterans and their survivors collect more than $1 million since July…
Linn County purchases Albany’s Wheelhouse complex
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Officer On Monday, Dec. 18, Linn County finalized the purchase of the…
Linn County Commissioners discuss detox center
The topic of developing a detoxification center to assist people who have overdosed on drugs or who are…
Linn County Commissioners deny road name change
A request to change the name of Stellmacher Drive southwest of Albany was rejected Tuesday morning by Linn…
Commissioners seek legal avenue to modify judge’s order
Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker unanimously agreed Nov. 21 that the county should…
Pool plans: Lebanon to regroup on aquatic needs
By Jennifer Moody For Lebanon Local Supporters of the Lebanon Community Pool have regrouped following a failed bond…
Man found not guilty in stabbing case
By Skyler Chappell Of The New Era/Lebanon Local A Sweet Home man was found not guilty for attempted…
Commissioners OK Crawfordsville property proposal
By Alex Paul For Lebanon Local/New Era After more than an hour of deliberation Tuesday morning, Linn County…
Lebanon: Payroll dispute with police union resolved
By Jennifer Moody For Lebanon Local Part of a payroll dispute between the City of Lebanon and the…
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…
County approves $229M fiscal year budget
Linn County commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker approved adoption of the 2023-24 fiscal-year budget Thursday…
Memories of a sawmill man (Part 1)
“Go talk to Lynn Rice,” a pair of East Linn Museum volunteers were advised after expressing an interest…
Another 91 doctors graduated from COMP-NW
By Rodney Tanaka WesternU Director of Communications Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the…
Commissioners join solar energy park group
Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker agreed Tuesday morning, June 13, to sit on…
Commissioners approve agreement on jail beds
Linn County commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker on Tuesday, June 6, approved an intergovernmental agreement…
Volunteers sought for county advisory panels
Do you have an interest in improving Linn County’s parks? Or increasing health care opportunities for Linn County’s…
County youth wage program returns
Linn County is accepting applications for the 17th annual Summer Youth Wage Program sponsored by Linn County commissioners…