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Wells Fargo Bank mural, displays stir memories of the past
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local Martin Forbes has always liked old stuff, and since he’s a banker, that…
Tadmor hosts Outdoor School organizers looking to beef up programs
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Outdoor School providers from across Oregon converged at Camp Tadmor in late January…
Don’t be confused: Donut shop now dual-purpose with advent of The Cellar
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local When Janice and Janelle Jackola founded their downtown Sugar Vibes donut shop 3½…
Local schools announce Honor Rolls
Lebanon residents graduate from WGU A number of local residents are among recent graduates announced by Western Governors…
New director says goal is to keep chamber moving – at speed
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local The future of the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce is … to keep things…
School Board votes to name gym after Coach Dave Winters
By Larry Coonrod For Lebanon Local The Lebanon School Board on Thursday, Feb. 13, agreed to rename a…
City Council zeroes in on city manager description
By Sean C. Morgan Lebanon Local The Lebanon City Council has approved recruitment materials for its city manager…
Young scholastic archers test skills in Lebanon tournament
By Larry Coonrod For Lebanon Local Lebanon was the center of the local archery world on Jan.18 when…
Proposed northside dog agility park faces some hurdles
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local The expression “every dog has its day” may be what’s coming down the…
News briefs for Feb. 2020
Applicants sought for city Budget Committee The City of Lebanon invites interested persons to apply for the remaining…
TimberUnity goes to Salem
If you’re wondering what’s going on at the TimberUnity rally in Salem today, our reporter Sarah Brown is…
Firefighters respond to two fire calls within 30 minutes Thursday evening
Thursday evening, Jan. 30, was a busy one for the Lebanon Fire District as firefighters responded to two…
Lebanon firefighters douse trailer fire
Lebanon firefighters made a quick stop on a well-established fire within a 33-foot camp trailer Thursday morning, Jan.…
Timber Unity gearing up for this year’s short legislative session
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Timber Unity participants are warming up their trucks for another rally at the…
Local author puts childhood dreams on pages of new book
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local As an adolescent, Tom Peters was pretty certain about what he wanted to…
New arrival not the first for her parents, but she’s No. 1 for Lebanon
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Remi Kay Byrd has the honor of being the first baby born this…
How long can Lebanon’s pool last? That’s the million(s)-dollar question
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local The board of the Lebanon Aquatic District has been discussing options for the…
At 96, Mac McNulty’s still a crooner
By Scott Swanson Lebanon Local Mac McNulty had a brief shot at fame, once upon a time, but…
Councilors OK five-year spending ‘snapshot’
By Sean C. Morgan Lebanon Local The Lebanon City Council approved a five-year $62 million Capital Improvement Plan…
PSA: SNAP benefits, grants, school board vacancy
New rule to curtail SNAP benefits A new federal rule, finalized Dec. 5, could affect nearly 4,500 Supplemental…
District looks to name gym after coaching legend Dave Winters
By Larry Coonrod For Lebanon Local If all goes according to plan, the Lebanon High School old basketball…
Linn County jury says state at fault in timber harvest lawsuit
By Sean C. Morgan Lebanon Local Following a 19-day trial, a Linn County jury on Nov. 20 found…
Hospital Foundation receives grant for substance abuse treatment center
The Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation is the recipient of a $25,000 grant from the William Swindells, Sr. Memorial…
Nazi refugee speaks at Chamber Forum
Britta Lion Franz spoke at the chamber’s Dec. 6 Forum Lunch about how her family lost nearly everything to…
City Council approves 2.4% rate increase for trash service
By Sean C. Morgan Lebanon Local Lebanon residents will see a 2.4-percent increase in trash rates, 64 cents…