Pool director reports current maintenance issues
The Lebanon Aquatic District at its Jan. 22 meeting approved a resolution essentially transfering funds in the amount…
Library draws in teens with teen-led advisory group
The Lebanon Public Library has been enticing more teenagers to utilize the library after creating a Teen Advisory…
Levy, OSHA top of discussion for Fire Board
The Lebanon Fire District Board approved a referral for a local option levy for the May elections and…
Lebanon Square Circlers celebrate 75 years
The Lebanon Square Circlers celebrated their 75th anniversary doing what they do best: square dancing. Held on Feb.…
City Council initiates goal setting work sessions
In the face of a strained budget and growing needs in the city, councilors initiated the first of…
Chamber requests tourism funds to fix destroyed building
The Chamber of Commerce director requested financial assistance for the remodel of their building at the Feb. 14…
Events in and around Lebanon, Feb/March 2024 issue
Tree seedling sale The Linn County Small Woodlands Association hosts its 29th annual tree seedling sale from 8-11…
A lot can happen in one year
A look back on 2023 By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local As Lebanon residents step into the new year…
Early Literacy grant to include support for influx of new immigrant families
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Supt. Jennifer Meckley shared about a non-competitive $90 million grant (2023-25 biennium) the…
Fire District to request operational levy
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local For nearly one year, Lebanon Fire Chief Joseph Rodondi has been preparing to…
Downtown Association back on track
New board members return nonprofit to good status in six months By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local After six…
Residents feel trapped at manufactured home park
Residents of Twin Cedars tell City Council they can’t afford to stay, but they can’t leave By Sarah…
Sodaville water crisis a costly affair
When wells run dry, city staff scramble to fund the purchase of Lebanon water By Sarah Brown Lebanon…
Lebanon man shot in Portland
Lebanon man shot in Portland By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local A Lebanon man who was expecting his first…
A monstrously fun play
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local The Seven Oak Theatre Club performed “Gravestone Manor,” a play encompassing seven different…
No catch: Free Wi-Fi for qualifying households
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Shiela Rogers wants to sign as many people up for free wifi as…
Council retains law firm for dirty water
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Among many items of action during the City Council meeting Dec. 13 were…
Chamber to build covered patio from T-Mobile grant
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local It was announced Dec. 13 that the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce will be…
Local postal worker helps Santa write letters
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local As the wintry holiday season ushers in another magical moment in Lebanon with…
Opa’s Workshop brings old-world charm to downtown
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local *If you see “Opa” walking around the downtown area in his coat and…
New group begins effort to help homeless population
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Paul Napper is trying to fertilize a grassroots movement in Lebanon that would…
‘No silver bullet’ for Green Peter problems
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Following weeks of complaints and concerns – mostly from our neighbors in Sweet…
Community meets city manager candidates
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Two top candidates for the city manager position were made available for a…
Parents, children rally to support beloved doctor
Approximately 200 adults and children showed up to a peaceful demonstration in front of Samaritan Lebanon Health Center…
Holidays in the Park offers Hallmark-like event
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Once again, Lebanites and, perhaps, surrounding area neighbors gathered downtown along Main Street…