Council OKs $63,000 for library children’s room expansion
The City Council on Wednesday, Feb. 13, approved spending $63,000 from the city’s contingency funds to pay for…
Editorial: When convenience gets in the way of connections, suddenly they’re gone
In our newspapers we make it a point to encourage our readers to “shop local.” We often run…
Editorial: Opinion page is often incomplete without yours – in a letter
Now that we’re in our third year as a monthly community newspaper, there are a lot of things…
Longtime Lebanon coach Arzner still resonates with swimmers
Lebanon Aquatics Director Lorlee Engler has known Gus Arzner for decades, dating back to when she was a…
Former Warriors give current athletes primer on realities of college
Lebanon High School athletes got a chance to hear what life is like at the next level during…
Warrior roundup: Lebanon girls right in middle of hoops race
With league competition in full bore in most sports, Lebanon teams are in the midst of their winter…
Warriors off to ‘good start’ in winter
Less than a month into the winter sports season, Lebanon High School teams are off to a “good…
Kowitz Road pot farm proposal gets thumbs up from state
After an appeal of a decision by the Linn County, the state Land Use Board of Appeals ruled…
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…