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Lebanon man arrested for sex abuse of minor
A Lebanon man was arrested Wednesday, May 6, on a variety of sex-crime charges involving a young girl,…
Wildfire Safety Open House provides tips for fire season
By Satina Tolman For The New Era A free Wildfire Safety Open House, hosted April 30 by Pacific…
SH woman killed in crash on Hwy. 20; 2nd driver arrested
Lebanon Fire District and Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash at 5:44 p.m. on Saturday, May…
Hunters urged to bone up on changes to deer hunts
With the May 15 deadline approaching, ODFW is reminding hunters to apply early for 2026 controlled deer hunts…
Commissioners get report from Juvenile Department director
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications In March, the Linn-Benton Juvenile Department held 23 young people from Linn…
Linn County $299M budget slated for June adoption
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications After three days of presentations by elected officials and department heads, the…
Tennessee Road bridge repairs to start May 11
Repairs to a local bridge over Marks Slough on Tennessee Road will begin on Monday, May 11, according…
Samaritan merger with MultiCare expected to provide more expertise
Sy Johnson, CEO of Samaritan Valley Hospitals in Albany, Corvallis and Lebanon, gave an overview of how Samaritan’s…
Sweet Home budget introduced, small business seeks respite
The City of Sweet Home presented its proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year during the first Budget…
Wildfire grant coordinator announces free homeowner course
Following the hiring of a grant coordinator, Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District announced its kick-off event from…
Linn County recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month in May
Linn County Mental Health is recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of mental health…
Here’s a round-up of what else will be on local ballots
*A video of the forum from the League of Women Voters can be seen at Facebook.com/LeagueOfWomenVotersOfLinnCountyOregon. *A video…
Sweet Home Fire welcomes newly hired wildfire grant coordinator
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District swore in a new member to the CWDG team during the…
May 2026 Election: House District 11
Republican Candidates for State House District 11 Ken Jackola, 58, of Lebanon Contact: [email protected] Family: Shellie Jackola, spouse…
May 2026 Election: State Senate District 6
Republican Candidates for State Senate District 6 Jami Cate, 39, of Lebanon Contact: www.jamicate.com / [email protected] Family:…
Commissioners OK outdoor assembly permit for hazelnut event
By Alex Paul Linn County Communications At a public hearing held after their regular board meeting on Tuesday,…
Lebanon Hospital birth center reopens
Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital announced that labor and delivery services reopened on Monday, April 27, and an open…
Lebanon seeks grant to expand public library
The City of Lebanon is inviting comments on a grant it intends to apply for in order to…
Board wants to increase annual savings for Lebanon Pool needs
The Lebanon Aquatic District touched on financial matters during its April 20 meeting. The board approved a resolution…
Trailing in the GOP gubernatorial primary, Chris Dudley appears to change views on abortion
The former Trail Blazer recently told OJP he is pro-choice. Now he says he is pro-life. By Nigel…
Lebanon fire at old mill site extinguished
Lebanon Fire District crews were dispatched to a reported fire at the old mill site in the 800…
Courthouse standoff ends with man’s arrest
Police and Sheriff’s deputies found themselves in a standoff Monday morning, April 20, in front of the Linn…
Lebanon’s WesternU expansion conceptual plan approved
The Lebanon Planning Commission approved a conceptual master plan for the phased development of Western University’s proposed expansion…
Sodaville well project progressing step by step
When asked what the one event would be that would make the City of Sodaville feel secure that…
Nearly $1 million deficit anticipated in Lebanon Fire budget
Prior to its regular meeting, the Lebanon Fire District Board of Directors met with the Budget Committee to…