Jail levy takes center stage in Lebanon candidate forum
The League of Women Voters of Linn County (LWV) and Rotary Club of Lebanon hosted a Q&A forum…
Lebanon pool closure extends past two months
Lebanon pool enthusiasts are getting anxious as the Lebanon Community Pool rolls into its ninth week of being…
Cake artisan returns to defend ‘Halloween Wars’ title
Her passion to be creative and her love of baking ultimately made Liz Marek well-known worldwide for her…
SH councilors get updates on variety of capital projects
A work session and regular session for Sweet Home’s City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 22, revealed plan updates…
Sodaville resident seeks financial relief for water leak
A Sodaville resident is asking the city for financial relief on his water bill after a leak was…
Faith Community Health Network helps elderly residents navigate healthcare needs
“Faith community nurses go where there is a need, and there was a need at Garden View apartments.”…
Lebanon Fire District keeps eye on state, federal funding support
Lebanon Fire District was pleased to hear they will be receiving a federally funded check for more than…
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…