The Willamette Valley Concert Band will perform its free holidayconcert, originally scheduled for Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan.9, at the United Presbyterian Church, 330 Fifth Ave. S.W., Albany.Donations will be accepted after the show. Full Story »
Seniors in the Class of 2012 will have to achieve a higher gradepoint average to earn an honors diploma from Albany’s two highschools. Full Story »
Sweet Home construction students hone their skills on three play houses Full Story »
Dance fans of all ages are invited to a free ballet story timeat 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Albany Public Library, 245014th Ave. S.E. The program was scheduled for last Saturday, butwas canceled due to icy roads. Full Story »
The Oregon Youth Authority is building a transitional home for25 young women in Albany to replace Corvallis House, which closedlast spring. Full Story »
Rusty is the first dog in new training program Full Story »
People arrested are innocent unless proven otherwise incourt. Initial charges often change as a case progresses. Full Story »
The annual Shop With a Cop program originally scheduled forSaturday, Dec. 12, has been rescheduled for this Saturday, Dec. 19,at 7:30 a.m. at the Target store in Albany. Full Story »
Group wants to know why it has to pay higher rate Full Story »
Homeowner Kate Porsche tells guests about efforts her family hadtaken to preserve the George E. Chamberlain house built in 1884.It is the tallest house in Albany. Chamberlain was a governor andU.S. senator. Kate and Rod Porsche’s house was on the 30th annual Christmas Parlour Tour Sunday in Albany. More than 600 people tookthe tour, said Rebecca Bond of the Albany VisitorsAssociation. Full Story »
Beginning today, the H1N1 influenza vaccine will be availablefree to everyone in Linn County, according to public health nurseJane Fleishbein. Full Story »
Slick weather prompts counties to roll out new program Full Story »
People arrested are innocent unless proven otherwise in court.Initial charges often change as a case progresses. Full Story »
The city of Albany is getting ready to borrow up to $5 millionfor improvement projects in the downtown urban renewal area. Full Story »
Benton Furniture Share has received a donation from Golden WestHomes for support to its “BEDS for KIDS” campaign, which will helpprovide 1,433 beds, pillows, sheets and blanket sets to 1,433children in Linn and Benton counties. Full Story »
Linn-Benton Community College student Casey Hilenski of Albanywants to put some smiles on peoples’ faces this holidayseason. Full Story »
Linn-Benton Community College’s Lebanon and Sweet Home centersare offering a variety of arts and crafts classes starting Monday,Jan. 4. Full Story »
LEBANON — OSU Federal has donated a small parcel of land so thecity of Lebanon can erect a new sign welcoming northbound trafficon Highway 20. Full Story »
It was well past dark at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, but 200 or so membersof the the Beit Am congregation gathered to celebrate light. Full Story »
With names like The Purple Nerdy Leprechauns of Jupiter, TheFlying Toxic Donuts and Batteries Not Included, it's clear thesecreative kids know how to have a good time. Full Story »
O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree ... what kind of symbol areyou? Full Story »
Icy conditions left a staggering number of vehicles in ditchesor on the sides of roads all over the mid-valley Friday night andearly Saturday. Full Story »
By next spring David Johnson expects the interior of hisfour-story restaurant and office project on Water Avenue will lookjust as dazzling as the exterior. Full Story »
Albany hydro Full Story »
Albany man has been traveling and taking pictures with it since 1986 Full Story »
A lynx is released in Villafranca de Cordoba, southern Spain. AFP/Cristina Quicler
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