Hope for Lebanon museum gets brighter after council action taken
Eight years after an ad hoc committee was formed to pursue the establishment of a museum in Lebanon,…
Bill Rauch a community contributor, bridge builder
Long-time resident Bill Rauch, one of those stalwart leaders who quietly built a cornerstone for the good of…
City property officially ‘Quarry Park’ now
The Sweet Home City Council approved the official naming of Quarry Park during its regular meeting on Tuesday,…
Six new teachers joining East Linn Christian
East Linn Christian Academy is adding five new teachers to their staff this fall. Below is a short…
Lebanon hosts rural housing needs conference that’s ‘first in the nation
The FDIC and Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco partnered with Crossroads Communities to pull together the first…
Scene Around Town: Sept. 9, 2026
Above, from left, Angie Passmore and Crissy Groff choose their own selection from a table of tomato samples.…
Business owner complains to City Council about water bills
What took up most of the City Council’s time during their regular meeting on Aug. 25 was finalizing…
Grant reopens Linn County Young Women’s Fire Academy
All uniformed up in pink t-shirts and mustard-yellow turnout gear, 31 girls from Marion and Linn counties gained…
Sodaville leak repaired, possible clog in Well 6 funding
The City of Sodaville believes it has found and fixed the major leak causing a consecutive 24% and…
Major Lebanon pool repairs being made
Attacking the list of high priority pool improvements is underway and “going very well,” reported Board Secretary/Treasurer Darla…
This time, Lebanon fire may ask for less on levy
In ongoing discussions about a likely levy meausure for the Lebanon Fire District, Chief John Tacy gave the…
SH City Council asked to resolve water bill dispute
The City Council was charged with settling a dispute during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11. City…
Waterloo City Council hosts annual picnic, conducts general city upkeep business
The City of Waterloo held its annual community picnic on Saturday, Aug. 15, inviting its residents to gather…
Lebanon council considers noise complaint, surplus property
During the City of Lebanon’s City Council meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 12, the council considered a question concerning…
Linn County CASA expands, available for community questions
CASA of Linn County’s umbrella of care for children recently grew after taking under its wings cases from…
Tumbling takes a turn at Freedom Hill Church
Kids tumbled, and some were humbled, during the first gymnastics class being held at Freedom Hill Church on…
Waterloo City Hall erects flag pole
Improvements to Waterloo’s City Hall have been made recently, as new railings were installed on the ramp and…
Gubernatorial candidate Drazan shares vision during opening debates, Kotek absent
Gubernatorial Republican candidate Christine Drazan accepted the invitation to take part in a debate, at the annual convention…
Probable leak causes 24% loss of water for Sodaville
During the Sodaville City Council meeting on July 16, Public Works Director J D Burns reported there is…
New paved trail started for Lebanon’s enthusiasts
Trailblazers in Lebanon are, literally, building a new trail in the city, which brings the pathfinders just steps…
Lebanon to decide fate of municipal jail
The Lebanon City Council approved reinstatement of council stipends and referral of a tax levy during its meeting…
Scene Around Town: July 15, 2026 issue
Creature Teacher Kids learned a little about molting, pedipalps and snake farts on Friday, July 10, when Shanti…
Golden jubilee highlights SH history
Access to East Linn County’s historical roots became more tangible when the Sweet Home Genealogical Society and the…
Chocolatier reworking historic building after structural collapse
A colorful display of purple, red and white lay strewn across the ground like a Jackson Pollock art…
Garden Center to become space to grow young minds, community events
The City of Sweet Home is purchasing another corner of Long Street and 13th Avenue to benefit its…