City Manager Nancy Brewer tenders resignation
The City of Lebanon issued a press release announcing that Lebanon City Manager Nancy Brewer submitted her resignation…
Wastewater discharged into Santiam River
The City of Lebanon reported its wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), located at 33110 Tennessee Road, experienced an “upset,”…
LFD responds to RV fire
Lebanon Fire District responded to a reported structure fire in the 300 block of Russel Street at approximately…
Deputies charge Scio man with animal neglect
Linn County Sheriff deputies responded to an animal neglect case in the 40000 block of Rodgers Mountain Loop…
Sweet Home police, sheriff June 30-July 9, 2023
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Fire danger goes to high
Fire danger level on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry South Cascades and Western Lane districts…
LFD saves homes from fire
Lebanon firefighters saved homes on South Main Road from a fire that started in a tree and spread,…
Sweet Home Sportsman’s Holiday fest this weekend
Sweet Home’s annual Sportsman’s Holiday will take place this week, with a vast slate of activities planned. “Sportsman’s…
Sweet Home police, sheriff logs June 26-30
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LBCC reduces tuition increase to 5%
The Linn-Benton Community College Board of Education voted Monday, June 26, to reduce the 2023-24 tuition increase from…
State offers tips on protecting yourself following DMV hack
The Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles department has confirmed that cybercriminals have copied information on an estimated 3.5…
New owner takes helm at The New Era/Lebanon Local
Longtime resident Chris Chapman takes over operation of newspaper The New Era has a new owner. Scott and…
Fire Danger now ‘High’ in Linn County
Fire danger level on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry South Cascades and Western Lane districts…
LFD responds to two fires started by farm equipment
Lebanon Fire District responded to two fires Monday, July 3, believed to have been caused by farm equipment.…
Truck stolen from Lebanon Fire District recovered in California
A Ford Ranger pickup stolen in mid-June from Lebanon Fire District Station 31 was recovered over the weekend…
Police, sheriff logs in Sweet Home June 19-25, 2023
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Lebanon firefighters battle multiple fires in 24-hour shift
Lebanon firefighters responded to three fires during a 24-hour shift starting Tuesday, June 20, Lebanon Fire District reported.…
Final voter results turned out
The Lebanon School Board has two new members following the May 16 election, in which newcomers Melissa Baurer…
Brush fire burns approximately three-quarters of an acre off Brewster Road
Lebanon firefighters early Sunday evening, June 25, to a vegetation fire near Grant Street bridge. Lebanon Fire District…
Police, Sheriff logs April 24 – June 15
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Snapshots around town
The Lebanon Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is becoming quite popular, according to Library Assistant Emma Fish. It’s…
Obituaries, death notices May/June 2023
Charlotte Adele Schwab Schmidt Sept. 6, 1929 – May 22, 2023 (paid obituary) Charlotte Adele Schwab Schmidt, 93,…
Superintendent: School district faces cuts due to funding shortfall
The Lebanon School Board approved an $88,800,999 budget at its June 15 meeting. In a statement with the…
Healthy You: Breaking a sweat can deliver unexpected benefits
With warm weather and long days upon us, getting a little exercise can be a little more tempting…
Real estate sold May/June 2023
Following are Lebanon-area real estate transactions recorded with the county during May/June 2023. These are not properties for…