OSAA Board extends ban on high school athletic competitions, practices through April 28
Following Gov. Kate Brown’s announcement on Tuesday extending statewide school closures through April 28, the Oregon School Activities…
Seedling sale success buoys forestry scholarships
By Larry Mauter For Lebanon Local Buoyed by continued success of the Linn County Small Woodlands Association Seedling…
Real estate sold from Feb to March 2020
Following are Lebanon-area real estate transactions recorded with the county during February 2020. These are not properties for…
Public safety: from Feb to March 2020
*All information presented herein is obtained from publicly available Oregon court and law enforcement records. The Oregon Public…
Oregonians need open records to get information we should know
Editor’s note: March 15-21 is Sunshine Week, coinciding with Founding Father James Madison’s birthday and National Freedom of Information…
Four LHS alums to be Hall of Fame inductees
*This story has been updated to reflect a change of date, pushing the event to next year. Four…
LBCC board selects new president
Dr. Lisa Avery has been selected to serve as Linn-Benton Community College’s next president. LBCC board members voted…
Lebanon Municipal Court closes until further notice
Lebanon’s Municipal Court proceedings are being canceled until further notice, the city announced Monday, March 16. “Due to…
Update: Lebanon schools announce emergency meal distribution plans
During the school closure, currently scheduled to last through the month of March, Lebanon schools will offer drive-through…
City seeks applicants for advisory bodies
The City of Lebanon is seeking interested people for a variety of advisory committees and commissions. Upcoming vacancies…
Samaritan accepting applications for medical scholarships
The Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation is now accepting applications for its scholarship programs for east Linn County students…
Around Town: March to April 2020
Editor’s note: Due to restrictions on public gatherings and other developments occurring even as Lebanon Local goes to…
North Fifth school speed zone to expand
Beginning Monday, March 9, a new expanded school speed zone will go into effect in the vicinity of…
Firefighters rescue dogs in Lebanon house fire
Lebanon Fire District personnel saved three dogs Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 25, in a house fire on Dodge Street.…
Real Estate sold from Jan. to Feb. 2020
Following are Lebanon, Sweet Home and Brownsville area real estate transactions recorded with the county during January 2020.…
Don’t be confused: Donut shop now dual-purpose with advent of The Cellar
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local When Janice and Janelle Jackola founded their downtown Sugar Vibes donut shop 3½…
Local schools announce Honor Rolls
Lebanon residents graduate from WGU A number of local residents are among recent graduates announced by Western Governors…
Public Safety from Jan. to Feb. 2020
*All information presented herein is obtained from publicly available Oregon court and law enforcement records. The Oregon Public…
News briefs for Feb. 2020
Applicants sought for city Budget Committee The City of Lebanon invites interested persons to apply for the remaining…
Around Town from Feb. to March 2020
Photos on display in bank exhibit Lebanon photographer Ken Bolf is displaying a series of photographs through…
TimberUnity goes to Salem
If you’re wondering what’s going on at the TimberUnity rally in Salem today, our reporter Sarah Brown is…
Firefighters respond to two fire calls within 30 minutes Thursday evening
Thursday evening, Jan. 30, was a busy one for the Lebanon Fire District as firefighters responded to two…
Lebanon firefighters douse trailer fire
Lebanon firefighters made a quick stop on a well-established fire within a 33-foot camp trailer Thursday morning, Jan.…
Letters: Jan to Feb 2020
Mayor sidelined, but still in game Editor: I recently had major spinal surgery from which I am…
PSA: SNAP benefits, grants, school board vacancy
New rule to curtail SNAP benefits A new federal rule, finalized Dec. 5, could affect nearly 4,500 Supplemental…