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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…
Support Measure 22-202 to Prevent Fire Service Reductions
Dear Editor, I urge our community to vote YES on Measure 22-202 on the May 21st ballot. As…
Dear Editor: Lebanon Fire District Needs to Tighten its Belt
Dear Editor, In a recent article in the Albany Democrat Herald, Lebanon Fire Chief Rondondi told reporters that…
Dear Editor: Chavez-DeRemer Has My Vote
Dear Editor: I was saddened to read that someone wrote in favor of infamous grifter Jamie McLeod-Skinner. It…
Dear Editor: My Vote is for McLeod-Skinner
Dear Editor, Jamie McLeod-Skinner is a problem solver I’m encouraged that Jamie McLeod-Skinner is once again running for…
Dear Editor: Renting Manufactured Home Space Different than Renting Home
Dear Editor, The essential feature of capitalism is the motive to make a profit. But both parties must…
Dear Editor: Disgusted with ‘Disgusted’
Dear Editor, This is in response to the “Letter to the Editor – Disgusted by Nomination.” The writer…
Dear Editor: Vaccinate Your Kids for Well-Known Diseases
Dear Editor, This letter is aimed at the younger generation. Please take time to really think. The following…
Dear Editor: ‘Disgusted’ by nomination
Dear Editor, This letter is to express my disgust and concern with the results of our Woman of…
Friends thank Siletz tribes
Dear Editor, The Friends of the Lebanon Public Library sincerely thanks the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians for…
Dear Editor: Lebanon needs animal service shelter
Dear Editor, I’d like to bring an issue to everyone that resides in Lebanon. Now that the planning…
Reader likes what she sees in paper
Editor: Just wanted to commend and thank you for the Lebanon Local paper. The latest issue had more…
Dear Editor: Elections
Editor’s note: The election season is in full swing and we have begun receiving letters in that vein.…
Dear editor: Suicide walk, 50-year reunion, and sheriff succession
Suicide walk benefits training Editor: September is Suicide Awareness Month, and we would like to bring your attention…
Thanks to tribe for library support
Editor: The Friends of the Lebanon Public Library wish to thank the Confederated Tribe of Siletz Indians for…
Letters reflect support of school bond
Pool issues very real for Lebanon Editor: Imagine a town of more than 15,000 people without a public…
Support for the pool upgrade
Community input helps in pool plans Editor: We want to thank everyone who participated in recent discussions about…
Dear Editor: Proposed bond will not meet needs
Editor: I want to say Lebanon’s School Board meeting tonight (Feb. 10) raised concerns for me. It appears…