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The following cases were decided in Lebanon Municipal Court between Sept. 3 to 10.

School officials reported a smooth start to the school year last week, although the total enrollment number is not yet reliable.

Gail Gregory came to Sweet Home as a college freshman to live with her aunt and uncle while she attended then-Oregon State College in Corvallis.

“On the plus side, enrollment has not decreased as much as projected and state funding is up a little from last year”

Supt. Larry Horton presented a mixed budget message for 2008-09 on April 21 during the first meeting of the District 55 Budget Committee. via Sweethomenews.com

Oregon Community Credit Union said this morning that it's "under attack" from people sending fraudulent cell phone messages to credit union members that their accounts are closed "due to unusual activity." The ... via The Oregonian

This is a press release courtesy of Lane Community College Dr. Mary Spilde, president of Lane Community College, received the 2008 Presidential Award for Outstanding Service and Support from the American ... via KVAL-TV Eugene

“What we had in Oregon, which most of the country didn't, was a major cutback in our Medicaid program”

Boone's Ferry Primary School 4th-grader Shelby Nielsen, 9, looks at ladybugs at Yule Tree Farms in West Linn during an educational event for local children organized by the Coalition of Environmentally ... via Oregonlive.com

“We have so many more people coming in here, and they're embarrassed”

See More Photos MULTIMEDIA Multimedia Blog More Entries Oregonians make tough money choices to get by Two couples and a single woman tell how tough life has become as fuel and food prices climb DAVID AUSTIN ... via Oregonlive.com

“Gas prices, for instance -- that's a very, very obvious hit to people, though they probably can't tell you what they pay per kilowatt hour.”

Boone's Ferry Primary School 4th-grader Shelby Nielsen, 9, looks at ladybugs at Yule Tree Farms in West Linn during an educational event for local children organized by the Coalition of Environmentally ... via Oregonlive.com

“It's just really good work experience”

In a vocation dominated by primarily men, a hands-on skills program at one South Coast high school is seeing an increase in young women interested in the field. via KCBY-TV Coos Bay

“West Linn-Wilsonville is very concerned about this group of kids”

FORUMS MULTIMEDIA VIDEO Report spurs district to work on English learners Language - Three areas come up short in West Linn-Wilsonville's first program review FACTBOX Federal funding WENDY OWEN The West ... via The Oregonian

Local chefs earn tip of the toque from James Beard awards We know we've got an exciting food scene here in Portland, but it's nice when the rest of the country recognizes that, too. via The Oregonian

New York Sen. Hillary Clinton opened her first Oregon presidential campaign office Monday. via Statesman Journal

Area codes are 503 unless otherwise noted. New Moon Productions: Seeking technical and intern positions for the Summer Musical Theatre Camp and "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory." ... via The Oregonian

“Oregon could be the place where we elect the first woman president.”

HILLSBORO - Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton launched her Oregon campaign today by vowing to be in the race through the May 20 primary. via Statesman Journal

Super-fans Alicia Kinsey, left, and her daughter, Desiree Eddy watch American Idol's Kristy Lee Cook with a full house at the Country Folks Restaurant in Selma, Oregon. via The Oregonian

“I really want to help the town and department out”

Jared Huenergardt started work as a paramedic for Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District this month. via Sweethomenews.com

“It was the first time, and it worked”

"This is an urgent message from the Sweet Home Police Department." Those words resulted in the location of a missing man last week, the first time Sweet Home police have used the new service called the "A Child ... via Sweethomenews.com

U.S. Rep. Greg Walden became the first Oregon legislator to make his earmark requests public when he posted online Wednesday a list of 96 projects totaling nearly $80 million. via The Bulletin

Like many Oregonians, Kelly Bean, 46, is a person of faith who does not belong to a particular institution. via Oregonlive.com