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Bureaucratic boo-boo gives local tree farm unexpected publicity
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Jon West, owner of West’s Tree Farm on Berlin Road, finds social media…
State Sen. Fred Girod, wife, feel effects of Santiam fire firsthand
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local It was 1 a.m. on the morning of Sept. 8 when state Sen.…
Friends help mayor set up lights extravaganza, in 10th year
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local This year marks the 10th anniversary of Cascade Christmas Lights, an animated Christmas…
City offering new interactive web maps to public, council learns
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local New interactive web maps designed for public and staff use were presented at…
Lebanon man, known for giving spirit, needs kidney donation
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Anyone who has met Braulio “Sonny” Ulep and his wife, Darlette, may have…
Santiam Place silent due to COVID, but owner Sally Skaggs hasn’t slowed down – much
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Every year, Sally Skaggs sets up a couple of holiday prop areas at…
Hike with purpose: National forest ornament hunt is back
The Willamette Valley Visitors Association has launched its third annual ornament hunt on non-wilderness trails of the Willamette…
Lebanon Fire District recognizes 2019 award recipients
While Lebanon FIre District award winners are usually announced at the beginning of the year during a formal award…
Fire extinguished quickly on Russell
The Lebanon Fire Department responded to a fire at 375 Russell St. at around 2:30 p.m. Martha Richardson…
Lebanon man arrested for murder after mother found dead
A rural Lebanon man was arrested and has been charged with murder after Sheriff’s deputies responded to a…
Lebanon residents asked to weigh in on cultural opportunities, activities
The Linn County Cultural Coalition is inviting the public to take a brief online survey about local culture.…
Cambodians recall welcome in Lebanon 45 years ago
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local *This online version of the story has been edited Nov. 18 to correctly…
Local pastor says he’s been humbled by COVID experience
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local As a healthy man, as well as a Christian, Ted Haws believed maybe…
Tree Farmers of the Year show off their work during tour
By Larry Mauter Linn County Small Woodlands Association Writer Leaning on his U.S. Army training, Lee Peterman explained…
Lebanon’s new interim city manager getting up to speed quickly
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local Nancy Brewer says she’s enjoyed her first month as interim city manager of…
City Council raises Republic’s francise fee, OKs $15 fine for trash bags that don’t belong in recycling bins
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local The Lebanon City Council approved a resolution Nov. 4, at its monthly meeting,…
2020 Veteran of the Year has left musical heritage in Lebanon
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local Peter Butler enjoys surprises – most of the time. There was that draft…
Election: Dykstra, Cate, Sprenger all local winners local winners
By Scott Swanson and Kelly Kenoyer Lebanon Local Wayne Dykstra was the winner of the only contested Lebanon…
City closes some facilities to public in response to governor’s two-week freeze directive
In response to Gov. Brown’s announcement on Nov. 13 that there will be a two-week freeze on most…
Local director brings stories of service to life in ‘Veterans’ Voices’
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local As a storyteller and eight-year volunteer for the South Willamette Valley Honor Flight,…
Local COVID numbers climb despite governor relaxing rules
By Kelly Kenoyer Lebanon Local *Note: Gov. Kate Brown issued an updated press release Nov. 13, right after…
Street closure on Walker
On Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 contractors will be paving a driveway and a portion of Walker Road between…
Curbside leaf pickup through December
Beginning the second week of November, the City of Lebanon will begin its annual curbside leaf pickup. The…
Road closure on Walker on Monday
On Monday, Nov. 9, contractors will be paving the driveway and a portion of Walker Road between 6th…
Dykstra leading close race for City Council seat
Wayne Dykstra had a slim lead over Zach Beck in the race for the Lebanon City Council Ward…