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In turbulent times, why open door to unnecessary conflict?
We don’t think we’re being hyperbolic in noting that a lot of controversy has erupted over Lebanon Mayor…
Pool bond, imbalanced SCOTUS, Sheriff Duncan, Easter
Supt. responds to bond election Editor: I want to thank everyone who participated in the recent election. Lebanon…
Healthy You: Dipping into the benefits of chocolate
Mother’s Day just slipped by, and it’s likely that many of you indulged in a food hailed as…
Bond comes at tough time, but lack of action could spell more cost
As anyone who’s been involved in any construction during the last couple of years can attest, it’s not…
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…
Healthy You: Solutions to youthful snacking
I’ve written about kids and snacks before, but I thought I’d address it once again. It’s a frustrating…
Elections offer means for Oregonians to express themselves
Oregonians’ COVID experience will likely weigh heavily as we head into this year’s elections. And it should weigh…
Support for the pool upgrade
Community input helps in pool plans Editor: We want to thank everyone who participated in recent discussions about…
Learning to listen to those gut feelings
How often do you move in a day? I’m not talking about the frequency of your exercise routine,…
School district needs to improve communication, timing
The more we learn about Lebanon School District staffers’ efforts to establish a school-based health center at Lebanon…
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…
Strict ‘organic’ emphasis ignores realities of Oregon agriculture
By Rep. Jami Cate What does it mean to be “Oregon?” During a recent legislative hearing, then-House Speaker…
Try these treats for a sweet Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is almost here, a time to celebrate the sweet things in life with the ones we…
Key to a good start on health clinic is to turn on the lights
True confessions from the newsroom… 1. Not surprisingly, your local journalists are not immune to the effects of…
Four tips for achieving your health goals in the new year
Here we are again, at the start of a new year! No doubt you, like so many others,…
Getting back to ‘normal’ requires effort, but it’s worth it
“Normalcy” is a popular word these days, probably a lot more so than it would have been, say,…
It’s never too late to get it together for your health
The year 2021 has been unprecedented for its amount (and rate) of change, controversy, lack of control and…
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…
Thanksgiving can be good antidote to COVID consternation
Boy, it’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving Day is closing in on us. Already? But despite the calendar…
Re: schools, Thanksgiving and the local paper
Good news from Lebanon schools Good things are happening at Lebanon Community Schools that we wanted to share.…
Foods can play significant role in helping to avoid breast cancer
October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Call me late to the party, but as I considered all the…
Sometimes regrettably, reliable ammo relegated to history
In a previous column, I related which five cartridges I would take if unfortunate enough to be limited…
Letter to the editor: Good things happening in local schools
Editor: Good things are happening at Lebanon Community Schools that we wanted to share. First, the school year…
Remembering why we are here, six years into LL
The first week of October was the 81st annual National Newspaper Week, a recognition of the service of…
’Tis the season for all things pumpkin
Dietitian Cathryn Arndt is eager to help local residents get answers to questions about nutrition and food health.…