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Commissioner Sprenger shares state of the county
Linn County Commissioner Sherrie Sprenger presented a “State of the County” talk during a forum lunch on April…
Commissioners approve grant request for rural Lebanon internet
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Will Tucker, Sherrie Sprenger and Roger Nyquist unanimously agreed…
Commissioners approve grant request for rural Lebanon internet
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Linn County Commissioners Will Tucker, Sherrie Sprenger and Roger Nyquist unanimously agreed…
County budget hearings begin Monday, run through week
Linn County will hold its 2025-26 Budget Hearings on Monday, April 28; Wednesday, April 30; Thursday, May 1…
Lebanon Fire District cuts women’s summer academy to help with shortfall
As chief of the Lebanon Fire District, Joseph Rodondi is used to doing more with less. However, he…
Commissioners approve new software for Lebanon Justice Court
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications Director Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker unanimously approved the…
Free HIV, Syphilis, Hep C Testing Available
Linn County Public Health is offering free HIV, syphilis and Hepatitis C rapid testing from 8:30 a.m. to…
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Old Santiam Highway Near Lebanon
UPDATED June 18, 2024 Linn County Sheriff’s Office received a report on Saturday, June 15, at around 7:36…
Story Map Captures History of Linn County Buildings, Bridges
If dozens of Linn County residents from Mill City to Albany to Sweet Home hadn’t banded together in…
Expo Center Business Brisk, Gearing up for July County Fair
Total revenue collected in April at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center totaled $212,612, Director Kris Barnes…
Commissioners to Reconsider CAFO Setbacks
After extensive discussion at the May 15 Linn County Commissioners meeting, Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker…
Linn County Receives Seven Mile Lane Asphalt Bids
Linn County received seven bids — ranging from about $205,126 to $749,999 — for the paving portion a…
Youth Wage Grant Applications Being Accepted
Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker have again unanimously approved the annual First-Time Youth…
Lebanon Properties to go to Auction
Four properties that have been foreclosed upon for unpaid taxes will be put up for auction by Linn…
Commissioners OK Zoning Change for Proposed LBCC Ag Campus
Linn County Commissioners during the April 9 meeting approved a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment that will allow 53.5…
Eluding Chase Ends in Arrest
While on patrol, Lebanon police attempted to pull over a vehicle due to a lack of license plate…
Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation Invites Scholarship Applications
The Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation is now accepting applications for its scholarship programs for east Linn County students…
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…
LFD Quells Mobile Home Fire, Stresses Heating Safety
Lebanon Fire District (LFD) responded to reports of a mobile home fire early Friday morning, April 5. The…
Linn County Board of Commissioners Receive Annual COG Report
The Meals on Wheels program sponsored by the Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (OCWCOG) provided more than…
Texas Man Sentenced for Illegal Marijuana Grows in Linn, Other Counties
PORTLAND, Ore.—The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon announced it has forfeited on behalf of the…
ODOT grant to provide transportation for veterans
SALEM — Veterans who live in rural Linn County will have access to transportation to medical facilities thanks…
Linn County Fair & Expo Center is seeing brisk business
Activities at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center are brisk, Director Kris Barnes told the Board of…
Commissioners meet new CARDV director
Stephanie Miller, new executive director of the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence introduced herself to Linn County…
Linn County extends mental health outreach with new van
Linn County has provided mental health crisis assistance to rural areas for a long time. But starting in…