Scene Around Town: Lebanon Fire Safety Expo
Lebanon Fire District held its annual Fire Safety Expo on Oct. 4, giving the community an opportunity to…
Pool’s program director fills executive role
The Lebanon Aquatic District Board of Directors filled the recently vacated executive director job during its Sept. 22…
City Council hear solar power options to reduce city’s electric bill
During the past several months, City of Lebanon staff have been researching the feasibility of building solar panels…
Lebanon High School in the running for $1 million prize
Lebanon Warriors and fans beyond city borders are rallying together to help push Lebanon High School into the…
Holidays in the Park plans light show for Ralston
The winterly holiday season is going to be a little bit brighter this year as the community’s volunteer…
Champion Mill property presents hurdles, potential for development
During a work session held prior to the regular City Council meeting on Sept. 10, city staff presented…
Anticipated Dairy Queen replaced by car wash
The Planning Commission on Aug. 20 approved zoning and property line adjustments for a proposed car wash to…
A sticky situation: Locals ask for community’s help for Lebanon candy maker
When the roof over Victorian Chocolate’s candy shop collapsed, it left not only a hole in the ceiling,…
Waterloo addresses traffic, ADU issues
The City of Waterloo agreed to add paint and a sign for the northwest end of 4th Street…
Family arcade aims to rekindle ‘kinesthetic’ experience
They had thought about the idea before, but when faced with the annual challenge of how to celebrate…
Habitat for Humanity ushers 31st family into new home
It took three long years, but the wait is finally paying off for the McMahon family as they…
Fire District seeks to annex outlying properties into district
The Lebanon Fire District recently sent letters to a select number of property owners notifying them of the…
Century Milestone: Lebanon woman celebrates 100th birthday
Trying to recall her earliest memory wasn’t so easy for Lillian Roberts. After all, she had little moment’s…
Sodaville will implement monthly fee for water maintenance
The Sodaville City Council was updated on well progress, and approved a monthly $10 maintenance fee on utility…
Board announces pool director Engler’s resignation
It was announced during the Lebanon Aquatic Pool Board meeting on Aug. 19 that Executive Director Lorlee Engler…
Oregon pioneer descendants celebrate 100th anniversary of family reunions
A steady stream of people flowed into the room at the Santiam Place events hall, stopping briefly at…
Trail builders celebrate two decades of giving
In an age of instant gratification, some of the best things in life are built one trail at…
Anticipated new state wastewater regulations may cost city millions
Lebanon city staff are looking ahead to new regulations they anticipate will hit Oregon soon as they work…
BC Savage retires after 38 years of fighting fires
Members and retired members of the Lebanon Fire District, Sweet Home Fire District, Brownsville Rural Fire District and…
Former WesternU professor joins pool board
In a special meeting, the Lebanon Aquatic District interviewed three candidates on Aug. 7 to fill former board…
Waterloo ADU decision tabled to next meeting
The Waterloo City Council reviewed two requests to install fencing and tabled a decision on a proposed ordinance…
Scene Around Town: Aug. 20, 2025
Jaywalking is For The Birds Artist Gary Marks began adding his blue jay “jaywalkers” crosswalk art on the…
Local shop owner’s embroidery kits land in Magnolia Market
In a boutique where vintage treasures meet modern trends, one local entrepreneur is stitching her way into the…
Koi make splash at Boulder Falls Inn
As Tom Mechals approaches the fence, a shoal is already gathering. Hungry mouths pop open like baby birds…
Lt. Erin Nunes promoted to battalion chief
Lebanon Fire District Lt. Erin Nunes was promoted to Battalion Chief during the district’s Board Meeting July 8.…