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City Council debates merits of establishing own enterprise zone
The City of Lebanon is looking into establishing its own enterprise zone within the city of Lebanon rather…
Councilors weigh options for feral cats
The city of Lebanon won’t be hiring any cat wranglers in the near future, but councilors and staff…
Courts round-up: Lebanon man faces multiple sex counts
Cody Dean Coulter, 23, was arraigned on Feb. 12 in Linn County Circuit Court on charges of unlawful…
Local forest to produce Capitol Christmas Tree
Events are being set up to create ornaments for the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree after U.S. Forest Service…
Pacific Power’s smart meter installations to start
Pacific Power, the power supply company that contracts with the City of Lebanon to provide electricity to the…
Locals among top Roaring River finishers
Eric Laurel of Beaverton was the top finisher in the Roaring River Half Marathon held Feb. 3 at…
Lebanon artist Sarah Mahoney leaves timidity behind in multiple genres
Sarah Mahoney’s musical education started with violin lessons early in her elementary school years. Since then, the 22-year-old…
Thirty years later, former exchange student makes return to Lebanon
It’s been a while since Juan Carlos Urrutia has seen Nancy Pinzino, but she still dotes on him…
2018 Distinguished Service Awards nominees announced
The Lebanon Chamber of Commerce released the names of the nominees for the 2017 Lebanon Community Distinguished Service…
Man arrested in alleged kidnapping attempt
A Salem man was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 6, after an armed disturbance yesterday on Ede Road, outside of…
School district holds forums 2018-19 grade configuration options
The following dates have been reserved for school community forums to solicit feedback from parents, staff, and the…
Seven Oak principal resigns after staffing conflict
Seven Oak Middle School Principal Wayne Reposa resigned Jan. 30, the first day of the new semester. He…
Man arrested for burglary, theft in Lebanon
Mark Anthony Romero, 35, was detained and later charged with two counts of first-degree burglary one count of…
Green Acres student recovering from meningococcal disease
A second-grade student at Green Acres Elementary School was treated for and is now recovering from meningococcal disease.…
Man arrested for assault inside Merlin’s Bar & Grill
Michael Shaffer, 28, of Lebanon, was arrested for second-degree assault and harassment on Jan. 21. Lebanon Police Officers…
Young sentenced to 21 years for molestations
Douglas James Young, Jr. of Lebanon was sentenced to 282 months of prison on Jan. 9 after pleading…
School district Welcome Center expanding support for students, families
Lebanon School District’s Student Services offices are getting a makeover. Welcome Center and Family Support staff have painted,…
Samaritan recognized as Military Friendly Employer
Samaritan Health Services has earned a 2018 Military Friendly Employer designation by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs,…
School board members struggle with Hess’s interest in moving
Lebanon Community School District Superintendent Rob Hess told School Board members Jan. 11 that he may put a…
Adoption book to both tell story and help write next chapter
Pam Ogden is turning anxiety into a book deal. Ogden and her husband Jason have five children. They…
Samaritan clinic, Mid-Valley merge
Samaritan Family Medicine Resident Clinic-Lebanon is expanding to include the health care providers and patients of the Mid-Valley…
Area artists unveil work at inaugural Strawberry Plaza art board exhibit
The first Strawberry Plaza painting exhibits were unveiled Jan. 3 as the result of the Lebanon 2040 Vision.…
Lebanon’s first baby of 2018 bears names of beloved great-grandfathers
The parents of Lebanon’s first baby born in 2018 hope for their son to become whatever he wants…
Grant funds available for arts, culture
The Linn County Cultural Commission is accepting proposals for grants to fund projects that will promote and improve…