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How an 80-year-old and 10-year-old wrote a book together
The distance between a friend and a stranger is only a smile apart, and age should be of…
Events: Feb. 19, 2025
Lebanon chorus seeks singers The Lebanon Community Chorus is seeking singers as it starts its 2025 schedule. Rehearsals have…
Unified basketball brings students of all abilities together
A Lebanon player dribbles determinedly down the basketball court as opponents run up to swat at the ball.…
First baby of 2025 is a true early arrival
The final day of 2024 was not comfortable for Aleah Hard Vandehey. And then she wound up in…
Missed opportunity leads to surprise visit by Santa
Two-year-old Harper Koerschgen missed her chance to meet Santa Claus, but that didn’t stop the big man from…
Pioneer Students Hold Annual Veterans Day Breakfast
Veterans of all ages gathered at Pioneer School for its annual Veterans Day Breakfast, where fifth grade students…
Sixth Graders Explore Salmon Life in Hands-On Experience
Sixth graders from Seven Oak Middle School took to the river last month for an outdoor classroom experience…
Nine-Year-Old Lebanon Girl Has Dream Experience: Designing Her Own Custom Nike Shoe
Despite being diagnosed with a cancer that ultimately took one of her legs, one of Lebanon’s own young…
Lebanon Shooting Range Levels Up
Oregon Indoor Shooting Range in Lebanon just upped the ante by providing a new, AI-driven technology that allows…
Garden Club Plants Trees in Community
The Lebanon Garden Club planted 10 ornamental trees in Lebanon last month in an effort to help build…
Fire District Thanks Community for Attending Expo Event
The Lebanon Fire District held its annual Fire Safety Expo on Saturday, Oct. 5, welcoming many community members…
City Council Candidate: Jeremy Salvage, Ward 3
Lebanon Local asked each City Council candidate running on the November ballot the same questions and received response…
Mayoral Candidate: Kenneth E. Jackola
Lebanon Local provided to Mr. Jackola the same questions posed to candidates running for City Council. Responses from…
City Council Candidate: David McClain, Ward 2
Lebanon Local asked each City Council candidate running on the November ballot the same questions and received response…
City Council Candidate: Cordero E. Reid, Ward 2
Lebanon Local asked each City Council candidate running on the November ballot the same questions and received response…
City Council Candidate: Kim “KJ” Ullfers, Ward 2
Lebanon Local asked each City Council candidate running on the November ballot the same questions and received response…
Tomatofest Celebrates Homegrown Produce
A love of gardening and a passion for teaching inspired Master Gardener Sheryl Casteen to create the annual…
Chamber Hosts Ambassador Conference
The Lebanon Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2024 Gem Ambassadors Conference last month, bringing together chamber ambassadors from…
New Native American Program Pursues Cultural Strengthening in Schools
A new Native American Education Program was created to provide Native American students and their families with a…
Hall of Fame – Bo Yates: Athletic Talent Reinvested into Community
Bo Yates, Class of 1984, will be inducted into the Bud and Dorothy Page LHS Alumni Hall of…
Hall of Fame – Brooke Bingaman: Public Speaking Skills Lead to Whirlwind Experience
Brooke Bingaman, Class of 1991, was selected for induction into the Bud and Dorothy Page LHS Hall of…
Scene Around Town: Car Show, Hoichi Kurisu
Car Show Rolls In The Rollin’ Oldies car club awarded 49 trophies among the 267 cars that…
World Honors Local Centenarian
The country, and even some corners of the world, believed that celebrating Raymond Farrell’s 103rd birthday was an…
Veterans’ Home 10-Year Anniversary Honors Residents, Supportive Community
Key leaders and supporters of the Oregon Veterans’ Home of Lebanon organized a celebration on Sept. 20 for…
Unearthed History Builds One’s Family Narrative
Pulling the thread of one’s family history can be a tedious yet rewarding long-term process, but a handful…