Senators introduce bill to allow ‘corner crossing’ access
State senators Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte) and Anthony Broadman (D-Bend), working with the Oregon Hunters Association, introduced legislation…
Warriors honor senior wrestlers; crush Corvallis
Lebanon’s wrestlers hosted Senior Night on Wednesday, Feb. 4, taking on Corvallis. Head Coach Michael Cox reported that…
ELCA boys stay undefeated, girls split in VCL games
East Linn Christian’s boys stayed undefeated in the Valley Coast Conference, but the Eagles suffered their first loss…
New urology clinic opens in Lebanon
Samaritan Health Services recently opened a new outpatient urology clinic at the Lebanon Health Center, 675 N 5th…
Circuit Court: Feb. 11, 2026
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UPDATED Police Logs: Feb. 11, 2026
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Municipal Court: Feb. 11, 2026
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Events: Feb. 11, 2025
Be part of emergency response Linn County residents are invited to step up and make a real difference…
Ian Collier Mowry
Ian Mowry Sept. 18, 1936 – Jan. 24, 2026 Ian Collier Mowry, 89, of Sweet Home passed away…
Clarence Arthur “Art” Dixon
Clarence Dixon Oct. 30, 1942 – Feb. 4, 2026 Clarence Arthur “Art” Dixon, 83, of Sweet Home, passed…
Death Notices: Feb. 11, 2026
Betty Elaine Bagley, 91, of Sweet Home, passed away Feb. 8, 2026. A graveside service will be at…
Scene Around Town: Feb. 11, 2026
Pitching pancakes for players Above, Cole Gerig, third base, places pancake rounds on a plate during the annual…
From Our Files: Feb. 11, 2026
Feb. 15, 1951 More than 10% of some 250 people who attended a state senate hearing came…
Motorcycle and car collide
Police and medics respond to a collision that occurred early Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Main Street…
Lebanon mayor announces run for State House District 11
Ken Jackola, mayor of Lebanon and Oregon National Guard veteran, announced his intention to campaign for the Republican…
Man arrested after pursuit
A Sweet Home man was arrested Sunday, Jan. 25, after Linn County Sheriff’s deputies found him in a…
Sports Roundup: Feb. 4, 2026
Huskies break two-year league drought Sweet Home’s boys earned their first league win in two years, snapping a…
Volunteers needed to plant Sankey Park wetland area
Volunteers are needed Thursday and Friday, Feb. 4 and 5, to plant some 2,100 shrubs and trees along…
Monks’ walk alternative to ‘frenetic’ lifestyle
Editor: While much of the country scrolls through frenetic content on our phones, a group of Buddhist monks…
Imagination Library benefiting local kids
Editor: Nine years ago, a number of Rotary clubs in Linn County and the United Way of Linn…
Thoughts on Lebanon High’s new mascot
Editor: Regarding the new Strawberry mascot for Lebanon sports (Jan. 21), does it need to appear so grim?…
Be the person God made you
Editor: The story in the Jan. 21 edition about artist Mike Fulton caught my interest. He always knew…
Events: Feb. 4, 2026
Bingo fundraiser for River Center youth The River Center Youth Student Ministries will hold a Bingo fundraiser Saturday,…
Circuit Court: Feb. 4, 2026
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