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Sprenger talks about new role as commissioner
LEBANON — New Linn County Commissioner Sherrie Sprenger told members of the Cascade Gateway Leadership program Thursday morning…
Mill City man arrested in Lebanon on charges linked to assault
A Mill City man was arrested early Wednesday morning in Lebanon and jailed for allegedly assaulting another man…
Lebanon Library to offer Spring Break activities, expanded hours
The Lebanon Public Library will offer several activities for kids of all ages during Spring Break, which starts…
Local woman offers Opportunity
After her own experience behind bars, Nancy Pance has plans to help other ex-inmates By Sarah Brown Lebanon…
Library’s newest offering to patrons: seeds
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local For the would-be gardener, Lebanon Public Library could say it has just about…
Nassar gets appointment to council
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Gamael Nassar, known widely as “Mr. G,” was appointed to fill the upcoming…
County’s ‘well-oiled’ COVID vaccination clinic innoculates thousands per day
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local The parking lot at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany…
Local Santiam Lumber Mill going full-bore in salvage of burned timber
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local In a line of trucks waiting to unload logs at the Santiam Lumber…
It’s official: Pool named for longtime aquatic booster Jan Nadig
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local The Lebanon District school board approved the renaming of the Lebanon Community Pool…
Local businesses come out of hibernation as COVID freeze lifts
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Since Linn County moved out of the high risk category for COVID-related illness…
State XC meet slated for Lebanon
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local East Linn Christian Academy Athletic Director and cross-country coach Kellen Peters wasn’t happy…
First Friday organizers adapt to Dr. Seuss book policies
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local News Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced earlier this month that the company will discontinue…
Memorial to honor library supporters
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Friends of the Library have launched a memorial and fundraiser in honor of…
Brenton Richmond sentenced to two consecutive life terms for murders
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local News Former Lebanon police officer Brenton Wade Richmond, 50, was sentenced to two…
ShakeAlert system turned on in Oregon
The USGS ShakeAlert® Earthquake Early Warning System was made available in Oregon on March 11, a date that…
Crash on Mount Hope sends one to hospital
The Lebanon Fire District responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on Mount Hope Drive at…
Notice of street closure on Walker
The City will have sewer laterals installed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, on…
County Alert System test Saturday
A test of the Linn-Benton Alert system is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13. The test alert…
County Commissioner John Lindsey dies
John Lindsey, the longest-tenured member of the Linn County Board of Commissioners, died early Tuesday, March 9, of…
City opening offices after COVID shutdown
Lebanon’s city offices are in the process of re-opening for public access, as of Tuesday, March 2. City…
Police release name of homeless victim
Lebanon Police released the name of a man who died in a homeless camp Wednesday morning. Clayton Keith…
Lebanon man arrested for murder after disturbance in homeless camp
A Lebanon man was arrested for second-degree murder and other crimes following a disturbance Wednesday morning, Feb. 24,…
Linn County moving to Moderate Risk Friday
Starting Friday, Feb. 26, Linn County will move into the Moderate Risk level for COVID. The change comes…
Early-morning fire destroys RV, injures three
A candle left burning overnight was determined to be the cause of a fire in an RV that …
Despite COVID relaxations, many events still up in the air
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Linn County has moved from the “extreme risk” to “high risk” category after…