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Communication key to public safety in Sweet Home (May 3, 2023)
By Scott Swanson Of The New Era/Lebanon Local The public disclosure, reported on page 1, that a neighbor…
Volunteers make the world go ’round, at least in Lebanon
We live in a world scarred by the COVID-19 experience, and it’s taken some time for things to…
Editorial: More threats to newspapers, readers
Devoted Disney fans may know that in the original “Bambi” movie, a mistake slipped onto the big screen.…
Lebanon making commendable efforts to address housing issues
Lebanon’s experiencing some growing pains, which may be a good problem to have when quality people moving in…
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…
State of the Union? How about the state of newspapers?
Last week I watched the State of the Union Address. Even though I’m a newspaper editor, I admittedly…
Commentary: Why newspapers matter
Scott Swanson, owner/editor The title above might seem self-serving, but it reflects an increasing concern in Oregon, and…
Changes for Lebanon Local as challenges continue for newspapers
If you got the feeling, as you opened this newspaper, that it is a little smaller than last…
Farewell, in good health
A new year and a new season. A time for a fresh start. Normally, with the first-of-the-year articles,…
In often disappointing world, holiday really can offer hope
Wow, hard to believe it’s already that time of year. Light displays, colorful decorations, evergreen boughs and trees,…
Political attacks, abuse always wrong
We’ve just finished an election in which campaigning, at least by some candidates, has seemed particularly mean-spirited and…
Your Nov. 8 vote really does count
This is a big election year for Oregonians, an indicator of which is the frequency and viciousness of…
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…
Gubernatorial debate raises questions voters need to consider
Happy with the way things have been going in Oregon? Here in Lebanon we’re experiencing a lot of…
Healthy You: Producing with produce in the summertime
Summer is a unique time, when we have different encounters with the foods of the season. From barbecues…
Commentary: Amidst Jamboree celebration, election begins
Normally, at this time of year, we’re writing an editorial welcoming visitors to Sweet Home. We’d be writing…
Healthy You: Considerations for Traeger, barbecue cooking
Do you ever have a nutrition question that hovers around the edges of your mind for a time…
Proposed legislation would provide protection for local newspapers beleaguered by online giants
By Brett Wesner Google and Facebook have enormous economic and political power in society – especially over the…
Circumstances beyond our control forcing delivery change at The New Era
*Changes are currently not expected to affect delivery for Lebanon Local. I often tell people that the news…
Remembering iconic restaurateur who fed mid-valley palates for three (very) full decades
By Cory Frye Lebanon Local Last year, at around this time, I encountered the biggest pancake I’d ever…
Graduates: Go forth and conquer – but seek truth and live by it
As this year’s graduates should be very aware, we live in a confusing world. We’re seeing inflation shoving…
Thanks to tribe for library support
Editor: The Friends of the Lebanon Public Library wish to thank the Confederated Tribe of Siletz Indians for…
Healthy You: Changes with the power of hope
Hope. It’s a powerful emotion, a potent fire that can burn in a very dark place. It looks…
Guest Commentary: Father’s Day a terrific time for Dad to consider his calling (June 15, 2022)
By Dr. Jim Thrasher The haunting refrains of Harry Chapin’s song “Cat’s in the Cradle,” like “planes to…