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SH Council changes bring new abilities
Editor: The election of a new mayor and three City Council members in Sweet Home will have a…
Tax credit, double impact for cultural donations
Editor: Those who donate to good causes at the end of each year should consider the Oregon Cultural…
Disappointed? Step up instead
Editor: Your Oct. 27 report that Sweet Home’s Singing Christmas Tree will not perform this December is sad…
New rule endangering Americans’ healthcare
Editor: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has a dangerous new rule beginning Oct. 22 that will threaten…
Maluski is writer’s choice for state house
Editor: Having met both candidates for state representative for the 11th District, I am convinced Ivan Maluski, Independent,…
Coleman has demonstrated skills, drive for mayor
Editor: I’m writing in support of Susan Coleman for mayor of Sweet Home. I’m her dad, so I’m…
Mayor was elected, according to charter
Editor: Two recent letters to the editor have described our current mayor as “appointed.” However, the City Charter…
Looking forward to voting for Sanchez
Editor: I am 73 years old. I want to elect a person for mayor who actually welcomes and…
Coleman best choice for mayor
Editor: Ballots should be arriving any day to make your choice for Sweet Home’s next mayor. To no…
Sanchez a true leader in city
Editor: The City Council meeting videos are posted on the Council website. If you watch a meeting when…
Adair deserves support for Congress
Editor: I am writing to express my support for Patti Adair for Congress in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District.…
Bechtel wise choice for council
Editor: I am pleased to support Matthew Bechtel for Sweet Home City Council. Matthew has taken the time…
Council choices both involved
Editor: With our elections only a few weeks away I felt the need to send a message to…
Happy to have mayoral vote
Editor: I am beyond thrilled that I will be able to cast my vote for the mayor of…
Is ‘re-elect’ the right word?
Editor: Curious things are going on in Sweet Home. I have noticed “Re-elect Mayor” signs. If I’m not…
Donating to arts has local impact
Editor: Those who donate to good causes at the end of each year should consider the Oregon Cultural…
Dear Editor: Community leaders say birth center must stay
Editor: Our community cannot afford to lose the birth center at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. Doctors, nurses, our…
Dear Editor: Third time’s a charm?
Dear Editor, I recently moved here from Brookings, Oregon, and you explained the two newspapers that comprise Lebanon…
Dear Editor: Heart of Lebanon built city’s healthcare
Dear Editor: It’s easy to gloss over the heart that went into Lebanon bringing a hospital to its…
Words to Community from Samaritan CEO Marty Cahill
An Open Letter to Our Colleagues, Leaders and Community: As I wrap up my first week as CEO…
Protection Bureau needs protection
Editor: Eleven years ago, I had a friend who had over $165,000 in medical bills due to experience…
DOGE ripping the blinders off
Editor: The American people, our children and grandchildren owe our creditors $37 trillion dollars. Haven’t we known or…
Letter to the Editor: My Vote is For Janelle Bynum
Dear Editor, I participated in a caravan from Sweet Home through Lebanon and on to Albany all to…
‘Strong No’ for ‘Fire Tax’
Dear Editor, Strong no on another fire tax. Like most Lebanonites I support our public servants, police and…
Thanks for Support of Trails
Dear Editor, Build Lebanon Trails (BLT) extends our heartfelt gratitude to our wonderful sponsors, participants and volunteers at…