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Smaller not necessarily better when it comes to firearms
I don’t know how big the first gun was but I’ll guarantee you the second one was smaller. With…
In a chaotic world, familiar carol focuses on news we may have forgotten
Until recently, I’d never paid much attention to James Montgomery. Being a church-goer myself, I’ve seen his name…
Letter: Honesty key in NFL flag debate
Editor: The NFL issue rages on. Have the people of The United States lived up to their claimed…
Letter: Thanks to Toy Program donors
Editor: As coordinator for the 2017 Lebanon Area Christmas Toy Program facilitated by the River Center, it has…
Regular column will aim to unveil goings-on in state capital
Editor’s note: State Rep. Sherrie Sprenger, R-Scio, has agreed to write a regular column for Lebanon Local as…
Dealing with Food Cravings can be tricky during the holidays
Cravings … food cravings, sugar cravings, salt cravings. Cravings. We all have them and they all take different…
How to create a warm memory: Give a gun for Christmas
If you never received a gun for Christmas as a kid, I am truly sorry. You missed out…
Editorial: Life can be tough, especially when battling societal ills
Life can be unfair. The older we are, the more we become aware of that hard truth. It’s…
Editorial: First-year anniversary time to reflect on business of local news
It’s kind of hard to believe, but one year ago we published the first edition of Lebanon Local.…
Despite detractors, 9 mms stand out in about every category
In my August column I discussed how one incident, the “Miami Shootout,” led to “solutions” to the 9…
Pumpkins and their seeds can provide ‘stellar’ nutrition
It has begun! It is the season for cinnamon sticks, vanilla, and all things pumpkin! Just take a…
Gluten-free diet should be lot more than just avoiding wheat
I still remember the first time I heard about the gluten-free diet. It was from a new acquaintance,…
Editorial: National attention’s finally on what we’ve been trying to say
We’re not sure if we should feel revolted or encouraged by the chatter we’re hearing out there about…
Editorial: 21st-century hype makes focusing on solar eclipse a challenge
I have to confess, as your newspaper editor I’ve found it a little challenging getting my head wrapped…
Firearms: After bit of initial misfire, Luger 9 mm became huge hit
It is known as the 9×19 mm NATO, 9 mm Parabellum (German for “For War”) and most appropriately…
Nutritional supplements can vary in safety and quality
In last month’s article we began a multi-part discussion on diet-ary supplements. I specifically discussed who might need…
Editorial: It’s sad to see Warrior go, but the qualities he represents remain
At the risk of sounding overly sentimental, we’re a bit sad to see the Warrior go. Of course,…
Editorial: Right when I think I’ve got it all figured out… guess again
The other day I was sitting at my desk in our office and the phone rang on our…
Ever-present trade-offs evident in popular .300-series rifles
Military cartridges inevitably turn into favorites of sportsmen, police and civilians. In the U.S. this has always been the case…
Column: Supplements can be helpful, but understanding them is healthy
We probably all have been there before… bottles of supplements in hand while we stand in the aisle…
Editorial: Responsible news coverage still has critical role in community
I recently received a professional publication with the title “The Future of Local News” emblazoned across the cover.…
Despite ups and downs, Model 70 still one of best ever made
One of the most frequent topics of conversation that comes up in my shop is the differences in…
Letter: Enjoying Lebanon local coverage
Editor: I was very impressed with the quality of feature articles in the Lebanon Local newspaper for November…
Letter: Sponsors stepped up for Warriors
Editor: Thank you to the following business and community sponsors that supported the Lebanon Warrior Varsity Football Team this…
Letter: Thoughtfulness greatly appreciated
Editor: I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, the Lebanon Fire Department,…