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Detectives seek help identifying body found in Jefferson
UPDATE, 3/10/2023: This person has been identified as Cecilia Green, 53. There is no further information as of…
Report details impact of child sexual abuse prevention study
The University of Oregon’s Center for the Prevention of Abuse and Neglect (CPAN) and The Ford Family Foundation…
Samaritan announces relaxation of some pandemic visitor rules
As hospitalizations due to COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses continue to decline in the region, Samaritan announced last…
Commissioners OK proposal for Millersburg ‘quiet zone’
Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker approved by consensus Tuesday morning, Feb. 14, Roadmaster…
County drafts letter to Gov. Kotek on Measure 110
Law’s effectiveness questioned regarding drug possession A coalition of local officials, including county, city and school leaders, are…
College calls it quits on Sweet Home Center
By Scott Swanson Of The New Era Linn-Benton Community College announced Thursday, Feb. 16, that it was closing…
Sweet Home beautician works her small-town magic at New York fashion event
By Sarah Brown Of The New Era/Lebanon Local Beautician Kayla Rowe has just returned to Oregon after a…
City seeks volunteers for committee positions
The City of Lebanon is seeking interested persons to fill vacant positions on the following committees and commissions:…
Former Lebanon woman publishes picture book
Mary Ann Hake, a Lebanon native now residing in Central Oregon, recently published “The Smell of Spring,” the…
Area radio show host expresses gratitude in a book
In December 2021, 99.9 KRKT morning radio show host Scott Schuler was hospitalized after suffering from blood clots.…
Dr. Paula Crone named provost for Western University of Health Sciences
The Western University of Health Sciences Board of Trustees and President Robin Farias-Eisner, MD, PhD, MBA, announced Paula…
Development near Seven Oak to cause delays
Cascade Drive adjacent to Seven Oak Middle School will be controlled by flaggers intermediately to allow utility and…
Public meetings set for local dam plans
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Portland District (Corps) will host a series of public meetings Feb. 23-28…
The life of Smiley Wiley: Friends gather to remember Lebanon man’s infectious vibrancy
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Wiley W. Sims, Jr., a longtime resident of Lebanon and active Special Olympics…
Cate enters her second term in House
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local Jami Cate sits in her new office in the state Capitol, where she’s…
Brewer: Improvements underway at Cheadle Lake Park
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local City Manager Nancy Brewer informed the Parks, Trees & Trails Advisory Committee at…
Lebanon woman celebrates 100 years of fortitude
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Dessie Davidson, described by her family as a tough woman who “doesn’t take…
Council mulls options for designated homeless sleeping areas
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local City Council held a work session prior to its regular meeting Feb. 8…
Planners OK storage permit at old Moose Lodge site
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local The Planning Commission held a Jan. 18 public hearing for and approved a…
ENTEK plans expansion in US to employ 600
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Electric vehicles are coming, and that’s a promise ENTEK Chief Technology Officer Rick…
Remembering the Express
A long look back at a local institution’s 135-year run By Jennifer Moody For the Lebanon Local Suzan…
New senator Hayden outlines east Linn County plans
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local Newly elected State Sen. Cedric Hayden is chomping on an apple when a…
Heart-healthy foods to add to your diet
A healthy diet can help people lower their risk for various conditions, including heart disease. That’s a significant…
Local Hoop Shoot Winners
Lebanon youngsters were among the district winners in the 2023 Elks Hoop Shoot competition hosted in January by…
ELCA boys ranked third in hoops as playoffs near
Winter sports are winding down for Lebanon high schools, with East Linn Christian’s boys basketball team ranked third.…