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Daunting challenges face war-devastated Lebanon: minister 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 13 7:46 AM
Lebanon's ailing economy urgently needs world financial aid, reforms and an end to political rows in order to overcome the devastation of this summer's war, Finance Minister Jihad Azour has said.Sydney memorial held for victims of Lebanon war ABC via Yahoo!7 News - 2 hours, 24 minutes ago
Members of Sydney's Lebanese community gathered in Sydney for a public memorial for those who died in the month-long conflict in Lebanon earlier this year.Lebanon minister threatens Israeli planes UPI - 2 hours, 19 minutes ago
BEIRUT, Lebanon, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- The defense minister of Lebanon says his country will soon have the capacity to bring down Israeli planes that violate its airspace.More relief goods planned for Lebanon Dawn - 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, Oct 13: Pakistan will be sending another consignment of relief goods to Beirut over the weekend as part of its continuing efforts to bring solace to the people of Lebanon.Lebanon development sits on earthquake fault line Albany Democrat-Herald - Oct 13 2:14 PM
LEBANON The proposed housing development on Ridgeway Butte is planned for property the state has flagged as an intermediate to high hazard area for earthquake damage. But the maps are only general estimations of hazard zones, according to state officials.Hike planned for Saturday in Lebanon Albany Democrat-Herald - Oct 13 2:15 PM
LEBANON Build Lebanon Trails will host a 3.2-mile hike along the South Santiam River Trail, onto the Eagle Scout trail and a portion of the Weyerhaeuser property, at 10 a.m. on Saturday.Mel Gibson blames anti-Semitic remarks on film criticism, Israel's war in Lebanon CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Oct 13 10:42 AM
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Mel Gibson said in an interview his anti-Semitic tirade last summer may have been set off by criticism of his 2004 movie "The Passion of the Christ" even before its release and by Israel's war in Lebanon.Tehran Arms Hamas for a Double-Barreled War Option and Gaza as Second Lebanon DEBKAfile - Oct 13 1:55 PM
The military pacts Palestinian Hamas interior minister Said Siyam signed with his Iranian counterpart Mostafa Pour-Mohammadi in Tehran on Oct. 12 are designed to transform Hamas military wing, the Ezz e-Din al Qassam, into a crack operational arm of the Iran s Revolutionary Guards, and Gaza into a second Lebanon.Unexploded bombs sow fear in Lebanon Boston Globe - Oct 13 1:54 AM
TYRE, Lebanon -- On the last weekend of the war in Lebanon in August, Israel stepped up its bombing and shelling campaign in a final attempt to rout Hezbollah fighters and stop them from raining rockets into northern Israel.Israel's dreadful legacy in Lebanon Gulf News - Oct 13 2:52 PM
The last of the invading Israeli soldiers may have left Lebanon, the guns may have fallen silent and all may now be quiet on the southern front.Spain's Defense Min Heads To Lebanon To Visit Troops Nasdaq - Oct 13 7:35 AM
MADRID (AP)--Spain's defense minister left for Lebanon Friday to visit his country's peacekeeping troops stationed there and meet with political leaders, officials said.Lebanon replaces ambassador to US Gulf News - Oct 13 2:51 PM
Beirut: Lebanon named a veteran diplomat as ambassador to the United States yesterday, replacing an envoy the country's parliamentary majority had been trying to oust.Lebanon's Armenians rally against Turkish UN force AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 12 8:49 AM
Thousands of Lebanon's Armenians have rallied in Beirut against Turkish troops taking part in a UN peacekeeping force there, on the same day France moved to make denial of the Ottoman genocide of Armenians a crime.Mel Gibson blames anti-Semitic remarks on film criticism, Israel's war in Lebanon Canada.com - Oct 13 11:05 AM
Director and actor Mel Gibson. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) LOS ANGELES (AP) - Mel Gibson said in an interview his anti-Semitic tirade last summer may have been set off by criticism of his 2004 movie "The Passion of the Christ" even before its release and by Israel's war in Lebanon.Iran to build 100 schools in Lebanon Payvand Iran News - Oct 13 8:22 AM
Iran is re-building four hospitals in Bekka province, five hospitals in southern suburbs of Beirut and 10 hospitals in southern Lebanon, six of which thus far been completed. Iran will also rebuild main roads as well as eleven ruined bridges in that country. -IRNALebanon beats Rebels with late rally Lebanon Express - Oct 13 11:20 AM
The Warriors staged a massive comeback to beat South Albany on the Rebels' home turf on Oct. 6. Thanks to 25 unanswered points in the second half, Lebanon improved to 3-0 in the Mid-Willamette Conference with the two toughest teams in the league next in line.Invest in Lebanon with bond measures Lebanon Express - Oct 13 11:27 AM
Knock. Knock. Knock. That is the sound of opportunity knocking at Lebanon's door. Folks, we have a chance of a lifetime to do something really great for Lebanon.Move Lebanon into 21st Century Lebanon Express - Oct 13 11:28 AM
As a volunteer at the Lebanon Public Library, I have a first hand awareness of the inadequacy of the present building in serving this community. There are 8,000 cardholders in the city and outlying areas. The opportunity for computer and reference use expanded coverage.Lebanon moves ahead on wastewater project Lebanon Express - Oct 13 11:23 AM
Lebanon is one step closer to building a one-of-a-kind effluent disposal system.Lebanon Police Dept. Lebanon Express - Oct 13 11:30 AM
3:16 a.m. Knothole Market received a $100 counterfeit bill. 8:12 a.m. Two-vehicle accident at Lebanon High School. Information exchanged. 8:36 a.m. Forklift battery taken and fence damaged in 1200 block of E. Grant St. Loss value: $120.Azour: Daunting challenges face Lebanon Middle East Online - Oct 13 4:22 AM
Finance minister says Lebanon needs world financial aids, political and economic reforms to overcome devastation of war.More OFWs from Lebanon arriving INQ7.net - Oct 13 1:54 AM
A BATCH of seven overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Lebanon are scheduled to arrive on Monday, bringing to 6,287 the total number of Filipinos repatriated since fighting broke out between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants in July, Foreign Affairs spokesman Eduardo Malaya said Friday.Lebanon counts the cost of conflict CNN.com - Oct 12 2:11 AM
With 220 kilometers of Mediterranean coastline and 300 days of sun per year, Lebanon's beaches are one of the country's main assets and millions of dollars have been invested in the past few years to develop dozens of resorts along the coast.Iran to build 100 schools in Lebanon Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 13 3:46 AM
Iran - Lebanon - Reconstruction Iran will build 60 schools in southern suburbs of Beirut and 40 others in Bekka province, already destroyed by the Quds occupying regime's army.Lebanon: Army Preventing Smuggling India Daily - Oct 13 5:32 AM
Lebanon has used four army divisions on the border with Syria to eliminate the smuggling of weapons to Hezbollah and will fire on any Israeli plane that enters Lebanese airspace, Lebanese Defense Minister Elias Murr said in an interview with Al-Hayat newspaper published Oct. 13.In Lebanon's South, Abiding Pride and Pangs of Great Loss Washington Post - Oct 11 10:14 PM
KHIAM, Lebanon -- The sounds of southern Lebanon punctuated the early afternoon. There were the cadences of hammers and the rumble of bulldozers. Rubble crashed every so often, drowning the chimes of shattered glass. The town droned with rebuilding, its pace almost imperceptible in streets still... FO's human rights report omits attacks on Lebanon Guardian Unlimited - Oct 12 7:09 PM
The Foreign Office came under fire yesterday after omitting any criticism of Israel's attack on Lebanon in its annual human rights report. Margaret Beckett, the foreign secretary, told a press conference the omission was because the timing was "a little bit tight" for publication.Church and aid groups point to Lebanon unexploded bombs problem Ekklesia - Oct 13 1:57 AM
At least a million unexploded rocket and artillery cluster bombs are posing huge risks to people returning to their homes in southern Lebanon after the recent war, reports relief and development agency Christian Aid and its regional partners.Four off to survey Lebanon first New Straits Times - Oct 12 6:22 PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will send a reconnaissance team of four to Lebanon within three days ahead of the deployment of fully-fledged peacekeeping troops next month.Hariri: Lebanon 'historic' opportunity to liberate and rebuild the South ArabicNews.com - Oct 12 7:26 PM
Head of the Future Bloc in Parliament in Lebanon MP Saad Hariri said dialogue among the Lebanese is the task of 'responsible' political leaders, to avoid discord and any void in state governance, pointing to some in the country who find it in their local and regional interest to scuttle dialogue, a prospect he vowed to resist.Lebanese Armenians Protest Turkey In UN Lebanon Force Nasdaq - Oct 12 12:35 PM
BEIRUT (AP)--Thousands from Lebanon's Armenian community rallied Thursday in downtown Beirut to protest Turkey's planned participation in a peacekeeping force in south Lebanon.Lahoud warns of U.S. conspiracy against Lebanon People's Daily - Oct 12 5:13 PM
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud warned Thursday of a full-size U.S. conspiracy against Lebanon, local Naharnet news website reported.Support for Lebanon The Star Online - Oct 12 4:09 PM
MERCY Malaysia will be providing mental health support training to four trainees from war-torn Lebanon.Lebanon omission in rights report criticised Reuters.co.uk - Oct 12 12:03 PM
LONDON (Reuters) - The government faced fresh criticism of its Middle East policies on Thursday after publishing a human rights report that highlighted Hezbollah attacks on Israel but did not mention Israel's military response in Lebanon.UK report criticised for Lebanon omission Aljazeera - Oct 12 12:01 PM
Rights groups have criticised the UK after it published a report in which it condemned Hezbollah attacks on Israel, but did not mention Israel's military actions in Lebanon.Italy ready to help Lebanon, prisoner swap with Israel AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 8:54 AM
Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi has pledged to help enforce stability in Lebanon, including efforts to secure a prisoners' swap with Israel.Penn Manor looks to upend McCaskey; Columbia, N. Lebanon meet in Section 3 clash Lancaster Online - Oct 12 10:33 AM
With four weeks to go, all three Lancaster-Lebanon League section races are fit to be tied.Mt. Lebanon to examine quality of life Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Oct 12 4:28 AM
When Wilma McNeese, of Mt. Lebanon, who is African American, moved into her home 18 years ago, all the families on her street were white. Now, she said, when she looks down the lane, she sees all sorts of families, even though, once in a while, people still do a double take when they see her.Mt. Lebanon recreation director to retire Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Oct 12 4:43 AM
After working for Mt. Lebanon for nearly 34 years, Recreation Director Bill Moore is retiring on Halloween. Mr. Moore, 56, of Mt. Lebanon, said he didn't have any plans for his retirement, but that he would look for ''less stressful'' work.Hereabouts: Ben Falldorf recalls New Lebanon of years ago Dayton Daily News - Oct 12 4:56 AM
Back in 1975, when New Lebanon's population was 900, Ben Falldorf was asked to run for mayor. He did. He won.Lebanon board s police discussion was for raise not contract renewal Albany Democrat-Herald - Oct 12 9:00 AM
LEBANON Lebanon High School s contract for police services was up a raise, not a renewal, at an Oct. 2 meeting of the Lebanon School Board. Several motions on language revision died on 2-2 votes, leaving both the board and the audience under the impression the contract renewal had failed.Council refuses cash for Lebanon Gulf Daily News - Oct 12 3:51 PM
MANAMA: One of Bahrain's municipal councils has refused a request to donate money to support the reconstruction effort in Lebanon. Kuwait-based Arab Town's Organisation (ATO) made the request in a letter last month.Israel's military flights irk Lebanon The Columbus Dispatch - Oct 12 4:35 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Saniora warned yesterday that Israeli military flights over his country were endangering a nearly 2-month-old truce that ended this summer s war between Israel and Lebanon s Hezbollah militants.Israel war crime charge roils Canada politics Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 13 1:26 PM
The leading candidate to head the Liberal Party was defiant on Friday after opening a political can of worms with the charge that Israel committed war crimes during its Lebanon campaign this summer.Hamas rep in Lebanon calls for Abbas to step down AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 8:56 AM
The Hamas representative in Lebanon has called for Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas to resign, saying he was preventing the formation of a national unity government.Lebanon safe from monetary collapse despite war: IMF Financial Express - Oct 12 9:49 AM
Lebanon is safe from a monetary collapse despite Israel's blistering 34-day offensive against Hezbollah due to sufficient capital inflows and a successful monetary policy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes.Horrors of War Linger in Lebanon Newhouse News Service - Oct 12 9:07 AM
BY CHRISTOPHER ALLBRITTON c. 2006 Newhouse News S ervice MAROUAHINE, Lebanon -- For 34 days this summer, Israeli and Hezbollah rockets and mortars whistled through little villages like this one all across southern Lebanon.Italy ready to help Lebanon, prisoners' swap with Israel AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 3:30 AM
Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi has pledged to help enforce stability in Lebanon, including by exerting efforts to secure a prisoners' swap with Israel.PG South: Mt. Lebanon cross country hitting its stride Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Oct 11 9:13 PM
There were whispers after Mt. Lebanon edged North Allegheny by just seven points for the Class AAA girls' team title at the Slippery Rock Invitational last month.Lebanon refugee bill totals £42k Herts & Essex Observer - Oct 12 5:26 AM
THE emergency operation to accommodate refugees from Lebanon has cost Uttlesford District Council £42,062.War in Lebanon leaves toxic coastal legacy The Age - Oct 13 7:42 AM
Costly clean-up: Israeli bombing of the Jiyyeh power station has left 130 kilometres of the Lebanese coast polluted by oil. Photo: Reuters OVERHEAD, the surface of the Mediterranean shimmers in the sun, but five metres down Mohamed El Sarji and his men are toiling in a cloud of murk.Gibson: 'Passion' Critics Set Off Tirade ABC News - Oct 13 1:07 PM
Mel Gibson Blames Anti-Semitic Remarks on Film Criticism, Israel's War in LebanonPanel discuss media coverage of conflict in Lebanon Columbian Missourian - Oct 11 11:33 PM
Students and panelists examined the recent war in Lebanon Wednesday night, questioning the media s performance in covering the conflict and the morality of targeting civilians.Remark Roils Canadian Contest Washington Post - Oct 13 1:12 AM
TORONTO, Oct. 12 -- Michael Ignatieff, a former Harvard professor running for the leadership of Canada's Liberal Party, is facing a political uproar over remarks in which he labeled as a "war crime" Israel's deadly bombing of the southern Lebanon town of Qana.Nicosia set to host meet on Lebanon's economic recovery Khaleej Times - Oct 11 8:42 PM
DUBAI The World Congress and Exhibition on the Reconstruction and Development of Postwar Lebanon will be held in Nicosia, Cyprus from December 10-17.Lebanese community holds war memorial service Australian Broadcasting Corporation - 2 hours, 31 minutes ago
ELIZABETH JACKSON: It's been eight weeks since the month-long war in Lebanon but for many Australians with Lebanese relatives the horror of that conflict still remains vivid.Italian PM pledges support to Lebanon People's Daily - Oct 11 6:43 PM
Visiting Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi Wednesday pledged his country's support to Lebanon, saying that Italy would help enforce stability in Lebanon.Lebanon: Unexploded Ordnance Problem Scoop.co.nz - Oct 11 7:11 PM
United Nations de-mining officials, already worried by up to 1 million pieces of unexploded ordnance in southern Lebanon left over from Israel s 34-day war with Hizbollah, voiced concern today that the problem could worsen as winter weather embeds the munitions deeper into the ground.Morristown men partner with Lebanon duo for salvage Morristown Citizen Tribune - Oct 13 8:38 AM
The newly created company that will both manage the ongoing Liberty Fibers salvage operation and direct a future redevelopment plan has a strong Morristown relationship.Prodi Inspects Italian Peacekeepers In South Lebanon Nasdaq - Oct 11 11:20 AM
BEIRUT (AP)--Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi inspected his country's peacekeepers in south Lebanon on Wednesday, becoming the first head of government to visit the former battlefield since the Israel-Hezbollah war.Gibson says he's 'ashamed' Long Beach Press-Telegram - 1 hour, 9 minutes ago
Evans files for divorce ... Gifford to star in `Annie.' Mel Gibson said in an interview his anti- Semitic tirade last summer may have been set off by criticism of his 2004 movie "The Passion of the Christ" even before its release and by Israel's war in Lebanon.Mexico probes possible Hezbollah financing links Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 12 5:25 PM
Mexican agents are investigating companies and individuals for possible financial ties to Lebanon's Hezbollah guerrillas, the government said on Thursday.Prodi lends support to Siniora, vows to help rebuild Lebanon at all levels The Daily Star Lebannon - Oct 11 12:39 PM
Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi pledged on Wednesday to help enforce stability in Lebanon and to support his Lebanese counterpart, who is under pressure to reshuffle his Cabinet. Prodi, whose country will soon be the leading contributor of troops to the beefed-up United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), said.FO's human rights report omits attacks on Lebanon Guardian Unlimited - Oct 12 5:29 PM
Foreign Office warned omission of casualty figures from human rights report will 'play badly' with Muslims.Library League to meet Albany Democrat-Herald - Oct 13 2:16 PM
LEBANON The Linn Library League will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Lebanon Public Library, 626 Second St.SLCH projects earn national honor Albany Democrat-Herald - Oct 13 2:15 PM
LEBANON Two projects at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital have received national recognition. Modern Healthcare magazine has recognized the Emenhiser Center an infusion therapy area as one of the top healthcare design projects in the nation. It was completed in January.War crime charge roils Canada TVNZ - Oct 13 3:19 PM
The leading candidate to head Canada's opposition Liberal Party was defiant on Friday after opening a political can of worms with the charge that Israel committed war crimes during its Lebanon campaign this summer.FO's human rights report omits attacks on Lebanon Guardian Unlimited - Oct 12 5:20 PM
World: Beckett blames deadline as Israel escapes criticism · Lack of casualty figures to 'play badly' with MuslimsLEBANON: Repairing health centres a priority, says WHO AlertNet - Oct 11 8:29 AM
Source: IRIN World Health Organization (WHO) officials in Lebanon say there is an urgent need to repair health facilities badly damaged in the recent conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the armed wing of a Lebanese political party. Armenians Protest Turkish Troops Zaman Online - Oct 13 2:09 PM
About 5,000 Armenians protested the arrival of Turkish troops in southern Lebanon to join the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).Spain's defense minister arrives for 2-day visit The Daily Star Lebannon - Oct 13 1:36 PM
Spain's defense minister arrived in Lebanon Friday for a two-day trip, during which he will visit Spanish troops in UNIFIL and celebrate Spain's national day. According to a source close to the Spanish delegation, Jose Antonio Alonso will visit the troops in South Lebanon on Saturday before returning home.Fadlallah accuses foreign forces of 'manipulating' local politicians The Daily Star Lebannon - Oct 13 1:35 PM
Lebanon's senior Shiite cleric said Friday that Lebanese politicians "are not the country's decision-makers because there are foreign forces that are manipulating Lebanese decisions through embassies and international representatives."In his weekly sermon in the Haret Hreik mosque, Sayyed Mohammad Hussein Fadlallah said.Elections specialist weighs influence of Lebanese diaspora on national politics The Daily Star Lebannon - Oct 13 1:24 PM
Lebanon is well-known for possessing an expatriate community that spans the globe. In fact, there are far more people of Lebanese descent living outside this tiny country than inside.But what role does such a vast overseas community play in financing local Lebanese political parties and campaigns?Gibson: 'Passion' Criticism Set Off Tirade CBS 2 Los Angeles - Oct 13 2:54 PM
Mel Gibson said in an interview his anti-Semitic tirade last summer may have been set off by criticism of his 2004 movie "The Passion of the Christ" even before its release and by Israel's war in Lebanon. Slideshow: Celebrity Mug Shots Officials Probe Possible Links to Hezbollah Los Angeles Times - Oct 13 12:14 AM
Mexican agents are investigating companies and individuals for possible financial ties to Lebanon's Hezbollah guerrillas, the government said.Families of missing recall 1990 Syrian war The Daily Star Lebannon - Oct 13 1:36 PM
"Hanging issues between Syria and Lebanon should be addressed with more daring and transparency," according to the families of Lebanese missing and detained in Syrian prisons participating in a conference on Friday. The Support of Lebanese in Detention and Exile (SOLIDE) commemorated on Friday the events of October 13, 1990, in which the Syrian.Ain-Al-Yaqeen - October 13, 2006 - Article 3 Ain-Al-Yaqeen - Oct 13 3:24 PM
THE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE REGION AT THE CORE OF THE SAUDI LEADERSHIP AND TURKEY'S TALKS. THE CUSTODIAN OF THE TWO HOLY MOSQUES AND THE CROWN PRINCE REVIEW WITH BERRI THE SITUATION IN LEBANON AND WAYS OF DEALING WITH IT.Italy ready to help Lebanon, prisoner swap with Israel Middle East Online - Oct 11 9:07 AM
Italian PM says helping resolve issue of prisoners swap between Israel an Lebanon will help restore peace.Lebanon Valley trio selected for honors Lebanon Daily News - Oct 11 9:12 AM
Three Lebanon Valley College athletes were honored earlier in the week by the Commonwelath Conference for their play last week.UNIFIL's Polish contingent makes friends in Tibnin The Daily Star Lebannon - Oct 13 1:35 PM
Known as the "food and fuel" battalion, and what the locals call the friendly "Polandiyyeen," they are the Polish military contingent within the UNIFIL who have been stationed in Lebanon for over 14 years. With a new batch of 300 arriving on the weekend, they will not be leaving anytime soon.Lebanon hires Edgewood's school district treasurer Pulse-Journal - Oct 11 1:20 PM
LEBANON School board members voted unanimously Tuesday to hire Edgewood's Randy Bertram as treasurer. Bertram will start Oct. 19 and earn $85,000 a year. Former treasurer Cary Furniss earned $91,000 a year.Police Hope Speed-Trap Device Will Slow Down Drivers WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley - Oct 13 12:04 PM
PALMYRA, Pa. -- Some residents near Palmyra, Lebanon County, are concerned about drivers speeding in their neighborhood. North Londonderry Township police set up a speed-trap device on Fir Street, near Palmyra. The device sends the speed of passing vehicles to patrol cars.Olmert courts hard-line party in Israel AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 12 11:30 AM
With his political fortunes plummeting after the war in Lebanon, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is scrambling to shore up his rickety coalition by courting a hard-line party that favors redrawing Israel's borders to exclude Arab citizens.Italy PM: Lebanon's Stability Is Key To Mideast Stability Nasdaq - Oct 11 2:50 AM
BEIRUT (AP)--Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi gave his moral support to war-ravaged Lebanon Wednesday, saying the country's stability was key to that of the Middle East.Service notice Albany Democrat-Herald - Oct 13 2:24 PM
Lee Slack , 76, of Lebanon died Thursday at his home. Viewing will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Huston-Jost Funeral Home. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Edward s Catholic Church in Lebanon.Former Al-Hurra executive cites 'personal reasons' for quitting The Daily Star Lebannon - Oct 13 1:25 PM
Mouaffac Harb, the former Al-Hurra executive vice president who recently resigned his post, said Friday that he intended to venture into new media projects in his native Lebanon once he leaves the television station next month. In an interview with The Daily Star, Harb, who is also news director of Al-Hurra.Column: Disarm the Pacers; trade Jackson Cushing Daily Citizen - Oct 13 1:36 PM
By Rod Rose THE LEBANON REPORTER (LEBANON, Ind.) LEBANON, Ind. Stephen Jackson s pending trial on felony gun charges brings new meaning to the phrase, The Gang Who Couldn t Shoot Straight. Mel Gibson blames anti-Semitic remarks on film criticism Canada.com - Oct 13 1:20 PM
Director and actor Mel Gibson. Mel Gibson said in an interview his anti-Semitic tirade last summer may have been set off by criticism of his 2004 movie The Passion of the Christ even before its release and by Israel's war in Lebanon.Courts Lebanon Express - Oct 13 11:30 AM
The following cases were decided in Lebanon Justice and Municipal Courts between Sept. 27 and Oct. 5. Information for each case includes the defendant's name, age and city of residence, offenses the defendant was convicted of, the court's decision, the date the case came before the court and the total money judgment imposed by the court.Car vs. Semi on I-65 North Pioneer News - Oct 13 9:01 AM
LEBANON JUNCTION - A Michigan woman sustained minor injuries in an accident on I-65 South Friday morning. The accident, which occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m., involved a silver Chevrolet Cavalier and a Roush Transport semi truck, said Lebanon Junction Police Officer Terry Grunden.Azour cries out for urgent financial aid The Daily Star Lebannon - Oct 13 1:32 PM
Lebanon's ailing economy urgently needs international financial aid, domestic reforms and an end to political rows in order to overcome the devastation of this summer's war with Israel, Finance Minister Jihad Azour said Friday. Azour said Lebanon had high expectations from the donor conference due to be held.Beyer finishes fourth at Woodburn Lebanon Express - Oct 13 11:20 AM
Lebanon's Dustin Beyer was in a hurry on Oct. 5. So much in a hurry, he ran to the finish line of Thursday's cross country meet faster than he has at any other meet this season.Vote for candidates with experience Lebanon Express - Oct 13 11:27 AM
The current Lebanon City Council race is an interesting one. You have some candidates superbly qualified by experience, community involvement and personal integrity.Patricia Ellen Hall Lebanon Express - Oct 13 11:29 AM
Patricia E. Hall, 58, of Lebanon, died Oct. 6, 2006, at her home. A memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. today, Oct. 6, at St. Edwards Catholic Church. She was born June 16, 1948, in Portland, the daughter of Max and Pearl (Tabor) Miller. She had lived in Lebanon the past 20 years.Money on the way for environmental projects Lebanon Daily News - Oct 13 7:08 AM
The Lebanon County commissioners are preparing to disperse $1.39 million in Growing Greener grants released by the state for local environmental projects.Re-elect Elliott to city council Lebanon Express - Oct 13 11:27 AM
I want to recommend that those Lebanon citizens who live in Ward III vote to re-elect City Councilor Bob Elliott. Few people in Lebanon have worked as tirelessly as Bob. He has volunteered for the library, senior center, city Planning Commission and a host of other activities and organizations.Ernest H. Hankins Lebanon Express - Oct 13 11:28 AM
Ernest H. Hankins, 93, of Lebanon died on Oct. 7, 2006, at Timberwood Court in Albany. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today, Oct. 11, at Huston-Jost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Lebanon I.O.O.F. Cemetery.Middle school xc meet Lebanon Express - Oct 13 11:22 AM
The Lebanon High School cross country team will host a 3,000-meter cross country race open to all Lebanon-area students in grades 6-8 on Oct. 19 at Waterloo Park. Registration will be from 3:30-4 p.m. Races will start at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $5. There will be ribbons for all and medals for the top finishers.Douglas Dean Reid Albany Democrat-Herald - Oct 13 2:23 PM
Douglas Dean Reid, 55, of Albany died Saturday. He was born in Salem to Walter D. and Marjorie E. (Dehut) Reid. Doug s family moved from Salem to Albany when he was a child. He worked in the local area and resided in both Albany and Lebanon the majority of his life.We need positive thinking people in office Lebanon Express - Oct 13 11:28 AM
Lebanon' s charter amendment was passed with a 68 percent vote of the people. The reason for the passage of the amendment was to keep a fair balance on the city council.