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Icebox Cookoff in Sweet Home returns with barbecue
By Benny Westcott Of The New Era/Lebanon Local Barbecuing might be a Fourth of July weekend staple, but…
Wildland fire school returns to Sweet Home
By Scott Swanson Of The New Era/Lebanon Local More than 200 wildland firefighters and instructors have convened in…
Lebanon firefighters battle multiple fires in 24-hour shift
Lebanon firefighters responded to three fires during a 24-hour shift starting Tuesday, June 20, Lebanon Fire District reported.…
Final voter results turned out
The Lebanon School Board has two new members following the May 16 election, in which newcomers Melissa Baurer…
Brush fire burns approximately three-quarters of an acre off Brewster Road
Lebanon firefighters early Sunday evening, June 25, to a vegetation fire near Grant Street bridge. Lebanon Fire District…
Another 91 doctors graduated from COMP-NW
By Rodney Tanaka WesternU Director of Communications Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the…
Snapshots around town
The Lebanon Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is becoming quite popular, according to Library Assistant Emma Fish. It’s…
Strawberry Festival the result of nearly 8,000 volunteer hours
Editor’s note: This is one in an occasional series highlighting volunteer activities in the Lebanon community. By Sarah…
Peaceful, loving Strawberry celebration in Lebanon
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Is it possible for the Strawberry Festival to be too successful? “Not yet,”…
LHS Class of ’23 lauded for rebound from COVID
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Lebanon High School Principal Craig Swanson marveled at the 282-strong class of 2023’s…
City commissioners determine historic water plant needs to come down
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local The Planning Commission ended its May 17 meeting as the Historic Landmark Commission,…
Councilors hear residents’ views on library book contents
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local In a nearly four-hour meeting June 14, City Council members heard an hour…
Healthy You: Breaking a sweat can deliver unexpected benefits
With warm weather and long days upon us, getting a little exercise can be a little more tempting…
Circuit Court May/June 2023
*All information presented herein is obtained from publicly available Oregon court and law enforcement records. The Oregon Public…
Warriors fall short of finals in baseball; ELCA boys win state track title
After making a run to the state title game in baseball the previous year, 2023 ended a little…
Commissioners join solar energy park group
Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker agreed Tuesday morning, June 13, to sit on…
State: Check your credit reports after DMV data breach
The Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles department has confirmed that cybercriminals have copied information on an estimated 3.5…
Truck stolen from Lebanon Fire District over weekend
For the second time in just under a month, the Lebanon Fire District has been the target of…
ODA asks residents to keep eye out for destructive emerald ash borer
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) reinstated and amended an emerald ash borer (EAB) quarantine in Washington County,…
Dry spring causes vegetation fire
On Wednesday, June 14, Lebanon Fire District crews were dispatched to a report of vegetation on fire in…
Suspect arrested after allegedly shooting at Foster School
Sweet Home police on Wednesday, June 14, arrested a man who allegedly shot bullets into Foster School during…
OSP fish and wildlife troopers: Beware of snagging
Oregon State Police fish and wildlife troopers have discovered fish with embedded hooks, sliced fins, circular scabs, and…
BLM: Yellowbottom may be closed for season
The Bureau of Land Management’s website offers Yellowbottom Campground visitors picturesque opportunities to “spend a relaxing night of…
Fire danger levels raised to ‘moderate’
Due to a historically dry spring and unseasonably warm temperatures, Willamette National Forest officials have raised fire danger…
Commissioners approve agreement on jail beds
Linn County commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker on Tuesday, June 6, approved an intergovernmental agreement…