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Lebanon kicks up heels at Strawberry Festival
The 117th annual Lebanon Strawberry Festival’s “Strawberry Nights” drew hundreds, if not thousands, to the city for the…
LHS grads value character, staying true to self
Lebanon High School graduated 272 students during the Class of 2026 commencement ceremonies on Tuesday, June 2. The…
Death at Linn County Jail spurs pursuit for answers
A Sweet Home man was found dead in his cell at Linn County Jail last month and his…
Chief: Lebanon Fire District brings value to city despite light staffing
Lebanon Fire District brings value to businesses and the community. That’s the message Fire Chief John Tacy wanted…
Events: June 10, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule conflicts…
Lebanon Garden Club offers free street trees
As summer temperatures rise, the Lebanon Garden Club seeks to expand the cooling tree canopy over our sidewalks…
Portland runner wins Strawberry 5K
Lebanon’s Strawberry Festival 5K and mile drew more than 800 runners and walkers Saturday, June 6, as out-of-town…
UPDATED Police Logs: June 10, 2026
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Former Lebanon woman arrested on sex charges
Lebanon police on Wednesday, June 3, arrested a former city resident on more than a dozen counts of…
Strawberry Festival welcomes “Summer Lovin'” fun
Summer nights are back again, but “strawberry nights” are on the picnic table this summer. For 117 years,…
‘Hard work’ pays off in state track titles for Warriors
Lebanon’s Cade Weber won a state title in his specialty, the 400 meters, Saturday afternoon, May 30, at…
Scene Around Town(s): June 3, 2026
Hopelessly Devoted to Blooms For its third year in a row, the Lebanon Garden Club hosted flower design…
Powwow celebrates Native American culture
The continuous beating of drums and a room filled with people in traditional Native American regalia helped visitors…
Lebanon High announces awards, scholarship winners
LHS Awards & Scholarships Lebanon High School was the location for the annual awards banquet on Monday, May…
Strawberry Festival to reveal new strawberry shortcake float
The Lebanon Strawberry Festival announced it will reveal a special surprise this year during Saturday’s grand parade. For…
Meet the 2026 Strawberry Court: Tatum Cole
“Strawberry Nights,” the theme for the Strawberry Festival’s 117th year, invites the Strawberry Festival Court to reflect on…
Meet the 2026 Strawberry Court: Ruby VandenBos
“Strawberry Nights,” the theme for the Strawberry Festival’s 117th year, invites the Strawberry Festival Court to reflect on…
Meet the 2026 Strawberry Court: Payton Voight
“Strawberry Nights,” the theme for the Strawberry Festival’s 117th year, invites the Strawberry Festival Court to reflect on…
Meet the 2026 Strawberry Court: Emma Estes
“Strawberry Nights,” the theme for the Strawberry Festival’s 117th year, invites the Strawberry Festival Court to reflect on…
Meet the 2026 Strawberry Court: Anne Workman
“Strawberry Nights,” the theme for the Strawberry Festival’s 117th year, invites the Strawberry Festival Court to reflect on…
Junior Court members continue long tradition
The Strawberry Festival Junior Strawberry Princess Court tradition began in 1922 when Marjorie Billings was crowned Strawbe rry…
UPDATED Police Logs: June 3, 2026
Information herein is sourced from law enforcement and fire agencies. Details, which may not always be available in…
Events: June 3, 2026
Upcoming City Meetings These are regularly-scheduled meetings. Sometimes the dates or times are changed due to schedule…
Lebanon Legacy celebrates JOYA students
Lights were low in the auditorium, allowing a blue and white glow emanating off the stage from letter…
Memorial Day has deep meaning for veterans
By Satina Tolman For The New Era For a holiday marked by backyard barbecues, camping trips and retail…