Local service groups receive $400K in gifts
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local Four Lebanon organizations have been granted a total of $400,000 from the Portland-based…
COVID-19 has been a challenge for journalists as well as public
I often tell people, somewhat jokingly, that community journalism is rarely boring. Well, that’s certainly been the case…
Commissioner gives local retirees first-person account of Timber Trial
By Scott Swanson Of The New Era Linn County Commission Chair Roger Nyquist told a group of local…
High school finds game plans complicated by coronavirus combat strategy
The uncertainty surrounding the influx of the coronavirus into Oregon is taking its toll on high school athletes…
Dave Gillott, Jenni Grove named to top chamber honors
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local Jenni Grove and Dave Gillott were named Lebanon’s Woman and Man of…
Coronavirus arrives in Lebanon
Residents of Oregon Veterans Home test positive for illness By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local After two presumptive cases…
Two COVID-19 coronavirus cases reported at Lebanon’s Oregon Veterans Home
By Scott Swanson Two presumptive cases of COVID-19 have been detected at the Oregon Veterans Home in Lebanon,…
Wells Fargo Bank mural, displays stir memories of the past
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local Martin Forbes has always liked old stuff, and since he’s a banker, that…
Rural Oregonians need to keep close eye on bills in Salem
After last year’s legislative session, many rural Oregonians are paying close attention to what’s going on in Salem.…
New director says goal is to keep chamber moving – at speed
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local The future of the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce is … to keep things…
Warrior roundup: Girls staying near top of MWC in basketball
With the Mid-Willamette Conference seasons winding down in every sport, Lebanon coaches and athletes are looking toward district…
Warrior sports: Girls start new year with early MWC hoops lead
With the holiday break behind them, Lebanon High School athletes in most sports are focusing on district competition…
Challenges of last decade make me wonder what’s next for news
We’ve started a new decade and, looking ahead, I expect the future to be challenging. I say this…
At 96, Mac McNulty’s still a crooner
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local Mac McNulty had a brief shot at fame, once upon a time, but…
Warriors have ‘solid’ start as winter athletics kick off
Lebanon High School athletes are solidly into their winter schedules, and so far things are looking good –…
Nazi refugee speaks at Chamber Forum
Britta Lion Franz spoke at the chamber’s Dec. 6 Forum Lunch about how her family lost nearly everything to…
Courts starting to lean toward rural interests in timber cases
The courtroom victory in November for Linn and 13 other counties in Oregon will certainly not be the…
Outgoing Fire Chief Sletmoe takes look back
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local Gordon Sletmoe relaxes in his office, playing with his new puppy, Scout, thinking…
LHS Sports Roundup: Nov-Dec 2019
Cross-Country Lebanon’s boys were sixth and the girls were eighth in the Mid Willamette Conference district cross-country championships.…
Lebanon American Legion’s oldest member honored in Veterans Parade
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local When World War II broke out for the United States in 1941, Tom…
Global warming politics may be worse than real thing
The controversy over climate change is, like many public issues in our world, fraught with emotion and spin.…
Long-anticipated bike trip across U.S. proves real deal for teacher
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local Brad Bauer says he’d never seen a live cougar until he rounded a…
Lebanon athletes finish triathlons
Rain and cooler temperatures provided nearly ideal conditions over the weekend for nearly 1,100 registrants in the ninth…
Warrior sports: Football, boys soccer strong out of the gate
Lebanon High School’s fall sports season is under way, with particularly strong starts on the football field and…
Editorial: More transparency in executive departures would help voters
In August, in an apparent surprise, the Lebanon City Council asked City Manager Gary Marks to resign. Last…