Holidays in the Park, parade draw crowds
Lebanon’s Holidays in the Park celebration, held Saturday, Dec. 1, at Ralston Park, was a big success, organizer…
It’s been a year of progress, but there’s lots more to come
What a year it’s been. Speaking locally, Lebanon continues to move steadily ahead, which is a good direction. …
Playoffs end at Crater for Warriors in football, volleyball
Lebanon’s football and volleyball teams both made the playoffs, but both their runs ended at Crater. The Warriors…
Editorial: Urban renewal district has potential to be key for downtown
Based on past experience with urban renewal districts, city officials see a new downtown URD as an opportunity…
Brewfest draws big crowd with lots of fun for all ages
With festival attendance reaching up to 2,041 people, Brewfest raised about $50,000 for the Boys & Girls Club,…
Judge candidates discuss qualifications, concerns at forum
A judicial shortage in Linn County Circuit Court and the need to help unrepresented litigants were two big…
City Council candidates outline visions for growth, more
Editor’s note: Lebanon has three City Council seats on the ballot in the Nov. 6 election. Only one,…
Editorial: Refreshingly competitive ballot gives voters actual choices
One thing we can say for sure about Lebanon’s ballot for the Nov. 6 election: It’s loaded with…
Candidates for mayor focus on future at forum
Lebanon’s three candidates for mayor didn’t display a lot of disagreement in a forum conducted Sept. 25 by…
Warrior sports: With playoffs nearing, still hope for big finish
Though it hasn’t necessarily been a stellar fall for Lebanon High School athletes – yet, Athletic Director Kraig…
Editorial: CCC veterans’ pride a reminder of the value of productivity
I should start out by admitting I’m not a big fan of government social programs, which typically, in…
Lebanon man one of last of Civilian Conservation Corps
Bill Albright sits on a long bench in the amphitheater at Longbow campground, east of Cascadia. Around him…
No matter newspaper’s size, challenges are often similar
I recently returned from the annual Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association convention, which is held annually to bring journalists…
LBCC Small Business Development Center upping efforts in E. Linn County
Linn-Benton Community College’s Small Business Development Center has reignited its efforts to boost business in east Linn County,…
Editorial: Covering the news can be busy work, but it’s rarely boring
Sometimes covering the news is just … fun. I’ve been involved in journalism for nigh onto 40 years…
35-year effort bears fruit for ELCA founders
As Harold Grove sits in his living room at the top of Victory Drive, off east Fifth Street…
Star Spangled Celebration a good time for kids of all ages
Activities abounded for all ages and interests. The fireworks show was, shall we say … satisfying.
Vets’ Home staffer runs half marathon on artificial leg to honor the fallen
When Abraham “Abe” Andrade ran down a steep hill toward cheering family members during the Hero Half Marathon…
Spires family land about to become commercial center
Fifty acres of agricultural land, located just north of the Boulder Falls hotel and the Oregon Veterans’ Home,…
Superintendent’s departure raises questions, but presents opportunities
The process of replacing a leader is often unpleasant, but changes at the top also present opportunities for…
Second lawsuit filed against Boy Scouts in Young case
Two more victims of Douglas Young Jr. of Lebanon, who was sentenced in January to more than 23…
Transient charged with arson
A Lebanon transient has been arrested and charged with arson in connection with a February fire that occurred…
Strawberry Festival Preview: Cascade School students train for big challenge: Strawberry Mile
Strawberry Festival 5K and Mile – Registration: 7:30-9 a.m. Saturday, June 2 – Where: American Legion Parking Lot,…
It’s sad – and unnecessary – to see local newspapers die
Recently, I visited a community in whch I once lived and worked. My job there was with a…