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Library draws in teens with teen-led advisory group
The Lebanon Public Library has been enticing more teenagers to utilize the library after creating a Teen Advisory…
Levy, OSHA top of discussion for Fire Board
The Lebanon Fire District Board approved a referral for a local option levy for the May elections and…
Lebanon Square Circlers celebrate 75 years
The Lebanon Square Circlers celebrated their 75th anniversary doing what they do best: square dancing. Held on Feb.…
Feelin’ a bit Hangry – There’s a solution for that
By Kristy Tallman The story of Hangry Solution, which some would consider a culinary gem in the heart…
City Council initiates goal setting work sessions
In the face of a strained budget and growing needs in the city, councilors initiated the first of…
Chamber requests tourism funds to fix destroyed building
The Chamber of Commerce director requested financial assistance for the remodel of their building at the Feb. 14…
Firefighters respond to multiple calls this past month
Lebanon Firefighters responded around 2:30 a.m. Feb. 15 to a reported structure fire in the 30500 of Butte…
Commissioners learn about Alcohol & Drug efforts
ALBANY — Linn County’s Alcohol & Drug Department provided services to more than 1,151 individuals last year, Director…
From Altar Server to OSP Trooper: Damian Aranda Embarks on Law Enforcement Career
Damian Aranda, 23, always knew he wanted to help other people, starting as an altar server within the…
Commissioners approve document digitizing contract
ALBANY — Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker approved spending $228,774 to digitize thousands…
Linn County to seek grant for John Neal Park upgrades
ALBANY — Linn County Parks & Recreation director Stacey Whaley was given a green light by the Board…
Senators seeking fire protection money in form of tax
By Kristy Tallman Two Oregon senators are seeking a way to pay for the added yearly cost of…
ODFW provides little insight into this year’s fishing season
By Kristy Tallman Last week we spoke to Nick Gilbo, Fish and Wildlife Technician, from the South Santiam…
Sold properties December 2023
271 3rd St., Lebanon; one-story residence, 1605 sq. ft., three-bedroom, two-bath built in 1920; 0.16 acres; $335,000. 442…
A lot can happen in one year
A look back on 2023 By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local As Lebanon residents step into the new year…
Early Literacy grant to include support for influx of new immigrant families
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Supt. Jennifer Meckley shared about a non-competitive $90 million grant (2023-25 biennium) the…
Fire District to request operational levy
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local For nearly one year, Lebanon Fire Chief Joseph Rodondi has been preparing to…
Downtown Association back on track
New board members return nonprofit to good status in six months By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local After six…
Residents feel trapped at manufactured home park
Residents of Twin Cedars tell City Council they can’t afford to stay, but they can’t leave By Sarah…
Sodaville water crisis a costly affair
When wells run dry, city staff scramble to fund the purchase of Lebanon water By Sarah Brown Lebanon…
Fishing for answers, anglers question effects of drawdown
By Kristy Tallman Springtime may seem a lifetime away here in January, however to those who fish it’s…
CSC calls for volunteers in PIT count
By Kristy Tallman It’s that time of year when the rural areas of Oregon begin counting the homeless…
Car on fire in shop contained by firefighters
Lebanon firefighters battled a car fire on Jan. 6 in the 3200 block of Mount Pleasant Road, just…
Crews tackle camping trailer fire
The Lebanon Fire District responded to a structure fire in the 30000 block of Old Santiam Highway at…
Linn County to manage 400 more camping sites
A project several years in the making came to fruition Jan. 9 when Linn County commissioners Roger Nyquist,…