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Governor loosens restrictions on kids returning to school
By Kelly Kenoyer Lebanon Local Governor Kate Brown on Friday announced a change to school re-opening metrics that…
October 30, 2020
Street closure on Walker today and Thursday
On Wednesday, Oct. 28, and Thursday, Oct. 29, contractors are constructing curb, gutter and a driveway approach on…
October 28, 2020
Fire destroys shop
Fire destroyed a shop early Wednesday morning, Oct. 28. The Lebanon Fire District responded to a report of…
October 28, 2020
Wildfires: Local resident survives ‘Armageddon’ at Detroit Dam
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local It was time for Mike Pomeroy’s 12-hour shift at the Detroit Dam, about…
October 20, 2020
Anti-suicide walk goes independent in Lebanon
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local For his third year of organizing a suicide awareness rally in Lebanon, Dave…
October 20, 2020
Suppliers scramble to meet demand for wood
By Kelly Kenoyer Lebanon Local Anyone working with wood right now knows it’s a hot market for lumber.…
October 20, 2020
New Live Longer Lebanon branch focuses on emergency preparation
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Live Longer Lebanon has formed a new branch to its pro-community service function:…
October 20, 2020
Turkey time at Arts Guild
A smaller version of the annual turkey pageant sits on display at the Linn County Arts Guild on…
October 20, 2020
Waterloo playground gets big upgrade
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local When Rachel Maynard took her two boys to the playground, at Waterloo County…
October 20, 2020
Tree Farmers of the Year provide ‘haven’ for critters
By Larry Mauter For The Lebanon Local Lee Peterman and Shirley Jolliff have been busy shepherding 80 cut-over…
October 20, 2020
City Council gives go-ahead to farmworker apartment complex
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Lebanon City Council members voted Sept. 23, in a special session, to deny…
October 20, 2020
Neighborhood National Night Out
Instead of the traditional get together at Ralston Park, Neighborhood Watch groups held smaller block parties at four…
October 20, 2020
2020 General Election: Fires, economics big issues for state Senate Seat 9 candidates
Fred Girod, 69 Political Party: Republican Home/Years in District 9: Lyons/nearly all his life. His home in the…
October 17, 2020
2020 General Election: Four candidates in running for County Commission Seat 3
Scott Bruslind, 61 Residence/Family: Resident of Linn County since 1993; lived in Albany 1993-97, Lacomb 1997-Present. Wife Linda…
October 17, 2020
2020 General Election: Three candidates aim for House of Representatives seat
Jami Cate, 33 Political Party: Republican Home/Years in District 17: Lebanon/33. Education: Oregon State University (B.S. In crop…
October 17, 2020
2020 General Election: Lebanon City Council race includes two registered candidates, active write-in
Editor’s note: Lebanon has only one competitive race in the 2020 City Council election, with two registered candidates…
October 17, 2020
Unintended sewage discharged in South Santiam River
Due to a large storm event late last night, approximately 125,000 gallons of partially treated sewage was discharged…
September 18, 2020
Local enthusiasts fancy pigeons
Hobbyists enjoy unique birds, activities By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local When birds of a feather flock together, it…
September 15, 2020
Relaxed COVID rules allowing care home residents to receive visits
By Kelly Kenoyer Lebanon Local For Brenda Hyland of Sweet Home, the coronavirus pandemic has meant more than…
September 15, 2020
Groundbreaking kicks off low-cost apartments for vets, others
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Applegate Landing broke ground Aug. 21 on its new housing project off Airport…
September 15, 2020
Local demonstrators highlight human trafficking, child abuse
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Dozens of people gathered Aug. 22 to raise awareness about human trafficking and…
September 15, 2020
Local garden expert’s availability part of the deal at Porter Park
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Sheryl Casteen, Master Gardener and manager at Porter Park Community Garden, hosted her…
September 15, 2020
Respite from COVID
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local The Weldwood Blues Band and Gabriel Cox performed for The Oaks at Lebanon…
September 15, 2020
Speedway offers racing for past month – just not to live crowd
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local Loren Kruesi stands outside the Willamette Speedway racetrack on a hot early-September summer…
September 15, 2020
Remembering a beloved teacher
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local A drive-in Celebration of Life for Lebanon High School language arts teacher Anne…
September 15, 2020