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State of the City: Strong, upright, but with challenges
Mayor Ken Jackola and city staff presented a “State of the City” talk during a lunch forum hosted…
Santiam Station sold to Albany Railroad
The City Council approved the sale of the Santiam Travel Station following a public hearing during its Nov.…
Sodaville will implement monthly fee for water maintenance
The Sodaville City Council was updated on well progress, and approved a monthly $10 maintenance fee on utility…
Anticipated new state wastewater regulations may cost city millions
Lebanon city staff are looking ahead to new regulations they anticipate will hit Oregon soon as they work…
Council denies tax exemption for affordable housing properties
After some discussion, the City Council turned down an ordinance proposal that would have allowed nonprofit organizations supporting…
McClain Defeats Ullfers in Ward II Race
Lebanon Mayor Ken Jackola, who was unchallenged, was re-elected with 94.10% of the vote Tuesday, Nov. 5, in…
City Council Sees Updates on Teamsters Union Contract, LDA Projects, Rent Burden Status
At the July 10 meeting of the Lebanon City Council, several topics were discussed, including projects, psilocybin ordinances,…
Filing Now Open for Lebanon Mayoral and City Council Seats
City of Lebanon residents interested in serving in local elected government have the opportunity to run for City…
Planning Commission Reviews Plans for Subdivision, Traffic Signal
The Planning Commission reviewed the property annexation at 810 Key St., which involved a five-lot subdivision and various…
Funding Awarded to Replace Culverts, Assist Fish Passage
Five Oregon watershed councils that make up the Mid-Valley River Connections collaborative – which include the Calapooia and…
Upgrades, Resources Coming to Lebanon Schools
As the 2023-24 school year ends and summer begins, the Lebanon School District can look forward to improvements…
Waterloo City Council Approves Budget
The June 26 meeting of the Waterloo City Council, and final budget meeting for the year, was presided…
Sodaville Inches Forward to Bring Wells Five, Six Online
The Sodaville City Council shared during its June 20 meeting that they hired a new administrator/recorder, and they…
Sodaville Budget Includes $430K Grant for Water Help
Sodaville City Council adopted a $742,380 2024-25 fiscal year budget during a meeting held June 27. More than…
City Council Approves Budgets, Talks Funding
The City Council approved budgets and motions that speak to the growing and changing needs of the community…
Sodaville Well Project Back On-Track
In a turn of events, the City of Sodaville is back on track to move forward with an…
City Council Moves Forward Placing Fluoride Decision on Ballot
City Council at the May 8 meeting approved a resolution for a ballot title for the November election…
City Launches Web-Based Budget Book
The website-based budget book replaces cumbersome PDFs, creating an informative and transparent experience for citizens. On April 3rd,…
Initial Ballot Results Indicate “No” for Fire District Levy
As ballot results undergo first counts, it looks like Lebanon Fire District may not receive the levy requested,…
Planning Commission Happy with LCDC Tour
The Lebanon Planning Commission recapped a tour given to the Land Conservation and Development Commission, which the City…
Waterloo Mayor Resigns, Ordinance Talks Continue
At the May 14 Waterloo City Council meeting, Mayor Justin Cary read a planned resignation letter following a…
Commissioners to Reconsider CAFO Setbacks
After extensive discussion at the May 15 Linn County Commissioners meeting, Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker…
Sodaville Faces Setback on New Well Project
Sodaville city councilors during their April 18 meeting expressed frustration over a years-long process to build a sixth…
Sweet Home Community Foundation Announces 2024 Community Grant Recipients
The Sweet Home Community Foundation (SHCF) annually awards community grants to local projects and organizations that provide lasting…
Lake Town Academy ready to expand
Closing in on the completion of their first year operating a new private school for Lebanon and Sweet…