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Belgian FM says Syria will not help end Lebanon crisis 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 9:13 AM
Belgium's foreign minister accused Syria on Wednesday of not wanting to help solve Lebanon's political crisis, by opposing an international court to try suspects in the killing of former premier Rafiq Hariri.Grim upsurge for Lebanon prosthetics AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 9:41 PM
Prosthetic limb-fitting centres in southern Lebanon are struggling to cope with the rising toll from the one million unexploded munitions left over from last year's war with Israel.Lebanon eyes more affordable housing New Hampshire Union Leader - 36 minutes ago
Pointing to a 58-name list of low-income residents looking for apartments they can afford, the Lebanon Housing Authority has proposed expanding Romano Circle, a subsidized housing development off Route 12A in West Lebanon.As Syria unwillingly leaves Lebanon, the power balance continues to shift JTA - Mar 21 4:46 PM
A signpost on Mount Bental in the Golan Heights, captured from Syria during the Six-Day War, shows how close the Golan is to Damascus. Public opinion and international forced Syria out of Lebanon, but it s hard to predict just how its pullout will affect Israel and the rest of the region.Lebanon hopes to overcome inexperience The Western Star - Mar 21 5:58 PM
Lee Day had grown accustomed to winning. The long time Lebanon baseball coach now entering his 26th season had seen his Warriors post winning records in seven straight seasons prior to last year's 8-19 finish.Belgium expresses concern over political standoff in Lebanon People's Daily - Mar 21 5:39 PM
Visiting Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht on Wednesday expressed concern regarding the political standoff in Lebanon and urged the Lebanese parliament to convene in the coming days to find a solution.UN relief agency receives $22 million to rehabilitate refugee camps in Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 21 2:49 PM
The director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Lebanon, Richard Cook, said on Tuesday that the agency had received $22 million from various donors to rehabilitate the infrastructure in the country's refugee camps and reconstruct homes destroyed during the summer 2006 war with Israel.Tensions rise in Lebanon as hopes for deal fade Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 9:03 AM
Lebanon's Parliament Speaker accused the ruling majority coalition on Tuesday of dealing a crushing blow to talks aimed at ending a political crisis, signaling a rise in tensions in the four-month-old standoff.News :: The web edition of the Lebanon Express, Lebanon, OR Lebanon Express - Mar 21 10:20 AM
The following cases were decided in Lebanon Justice and Municipal Courts between Feb. 28, 2006 and March 15. 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.Lebanon hospital to offer health class Albany Democrat-Herald - Mar 21 10:20 AM
LEBANON Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital will offer a four-week class and motivational program designed to help participants take control of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, heart disease and more.West Albany, Lebanon dancers win state titles Albany Democrat-Herald - Mar 21 10:20 AM
West Albany and Lebanon came away with team titles in their respective divisions Saturday in the 2007 Dance and Drill State Championships at Memorial Coliseum in Portland.Grim upsurge for Lebanon prosthetics Middle East Times - Mar 21 2:16 AM
TYRE, Lebanon -- Prosthetic limb-fitting centers in southern Lebanon are struggling to cope with the rising toll from the 1 million unexploded munitions left over from last year's war with Israel.Lebanon's Hezbollah supports dialogue to solve political crisis People's Daily - Mar 21 5:08 AM
Lebanon's Hezbollah parliamentary bloc chief Mohamed Raad said that his party supported dialogue as a means to settle the four-month political standoff in the country, local Akhbara daily reported on Wednesday.UN examines maps prove Shebaa farms belongs to Lebanon: report People's Daily - Mar 21 5:08 AM
The United Nations has been "carefully examining" maps which proved that the controversial Shebaa farms area belongs to Lebanon, not Syria, the daily An Nahar reported on Wednesday.LEBANON COUNTY The Patriot-News - Mar 20 9:35 PM
LEBANON - The state Department of Public Welfare is investigating Supportive Concepts Inc., a Reading-based company that runs group homes for people with mental retardation in Lebanon County and other counties.Palestinian factions clash in lebanon AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 19 9:42 PM
Rival Palestinian factions clashed in a refugee camp in northern Lebanon on Monday, shaking the camp with explosions and wounding at least two gunmen, officials at the camp said. Lebanon's state-run news agency said as many as five were wounded in the battle.Lebanon nips Castlewood in season opener Bristol Herald Courier - Mar 20 9:15 PM
LEBANON Two teams looked almost in midseason form in the opening game for both Russell County rivals as Lebanon took a 2-1 win over Castlewood at Pioneer Park.Lebanon's tourism concerns AME Info - Mar 20 10:36 PM
The current political instability in Lebanon is having a major detrimental effect on its tourism industry with Joseph Sarkis, the Tourism Minister, saying the country is 'committing suicide', reported Reuters.Palestinian factions in Lebanon united against Fatah El-Islam group ArabicNews.com - Mar 20 9:05 PM
Representatives of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Alliance of Palestinian Forces in Lebanon categorically condemned the activities of the Fatah El-Islam group, whose members have confessed to carrying out bus bombings near Beirut last month.Petrojet to implement projects in Lebanon ArabicNews.com - Mar 20 9:08 PM
A contract was signed between Egypt's Petrojet and Lebanese electricity authority on establishing three fuel and two water tankers at el-Jeba electricity station in Lebanon. The contract also covers constructing the tankers pipelines network and fire fighting network at the station.Analysis: No end for U.N. Lebanon probe UPI - Mar 21 3:41 PM
The head of the U.N. International Independent Investigation Commission said he needs more time to complete the inquiry regarding the assassination of ...Gulf Arabs boost aid to Sunni militants in Lebanon AlertNet - Mar 20 11:49 AM
Source: Reuters By David Morgan WASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - Oil-rich Saudis and other wealthy Arabs have increased private contributions to Sunni militants in Lebanon that could fuel new violence in a growing ... Israel declares Lebanon conflict a war Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 19 10:17 AM
Israel formally declared last year's fighting with Lebanon's Hezbollah guerrillas a war on Monday, but it is searching for a name for the 34-day conflict.Tensions rise in Lebanon as hopes for deal fade Gulf News - Mar 20 2:43 PM
Beirut: Lebanon's Parliament Speaker accused the ruling majority coalition yesterday of dealing a crushing blow to talks aimed at ending a political crisis, signalling a rise in tensions in the four-month-old standoff.North Lebanon honors police officer Lebanon Daily News - Mar 20 9:08 AM
A patrolman for the North Lebanon police force has been named the township s Officer of the Year. Officer Andrew M. Herberg, 30, was recognized at the township Board of Supervisors meeting last night.Tensions rise in Lebanon as hopes for deal fade Khaleej Times - Mar 20 9:21 AM
BEIRUT - Lebanon s Parliament Speaker accused the ruling majority coalition on Tuesday of dealing a crushing blow to talks aimed at ending a political crisis, signalling a rise in tensions in the four-month-old standoff.Leaks Causing Water Problems For Some Mt. Lebo Residents WTAE ThePittsburghChannel.com via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 9:37 AM
Residents in Mount Lebanon said two different leaks have been causing water problems for weeks.Palestinian factions clash in Lebanon, one dead AlertNet - Mar 20 3:06 AM
Source: Reuters TRIPOLI, Lebanon, March 20 (Reuters) - A Palestinian militant died on Tuesday from wounds suffered in a clash between two factions at a Palestinian refugee camp in northern Lebanon a day earlier, ... Israel declares Lebanon conflict a 'war' AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 19 3:37 AM
An Israeli ministerial commission on Monday decided to officially declare last year's conflict in Lebanon a "war," after the government had previously refused to use the term.Palestinian Factions Clash in Lebanon AP via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 19 9:42 PM
Rival Palestinian factions clashed in a refugee camp in northern Lebanon on Monday, shaking the camp with explosions and wounding at least two gunmen, officials at the camp said.Relatives of Lebanon kidnap victims visit N.Y. as release efforts intensify JTA - Mar 21 8:31 AM
New York Gov. George Pataki, second from right, Israeli Cabinet minister Dan Naveh, left, and Jewish leader Malcolm Hoenlein, second from left, meet in N.Y. to discuss four Israeli MIA's July 11.Rival Palestinian factions clash in refugee camp northern Lebanon Khaleej Times - Mar 20 12:13 AM
BEIRUT, Lebanon Rival Palestinian factions clashed in a refugee camp in northern Lebanon, shaking the camp with explosions and wounding at least two gunmen, officials at the camp said. Lebanon s state-run news agency said as many as five were wounded in the battle.Mt. Lebanon School Board OKs tax break for condos Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Mar 19 9:06 PM
The Mt. Lebanon School Board on Monday night approved a controversial tax-increment financing plan for a proposed luxury condominium complex.Briefs: 4 arrested for DUI in Mt. Lebanon over weekend Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Mar 19 9:04 PM
Four motorists were arrested for driving under the influence during a Sobriety Patrol Operation held over the weekend by the Mt. Lebanon Area DUI Task Force.Israel declares Lebanon conflict a 'war' UPI - Mar 19 5:53 AM
The Israeli government on Monday officially declared that its conflict last summer in Lebanon was a "war."UN chief off to Middle East to help push for peace Channel NewsAsia - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
UNITED NATIONS: UN chief Ban Ki-Moon departs Thursday for a tour of Egypt, Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon to voice support for efforts to re-energise the Middle East peace process.Mashreqbank eyeing targets AME Info - 23 minutes ago
Mashreqbank is looking at Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Libya, Lebanon and Sudan for possible buyout targets and to boost its presence overseas, reported Gulf News. CEO Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair said the bank was close to six acquisitions last year but was unable to reach any agreements; it was part of a failed bid for Egypt's state-owned Bank of Alexandria.Amy's Army makes advances in donor search Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - 33 minutes ago
It's been more than three years since the creation of Amy's Army -- a group of more than 100 volunteers who want to find a bone-marrow match for a Mt. Lebanon girl afflicted with leukemia.Ban off to Middle East to help push for peace Khaleej Times - 39 minutes ago
UNITED NATIONS - UN chief Ban Ki-moon departs Thursday for a tour of Egypt, Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon to voice support for efforts to re-energize the Middle East peace process.New trail will link Renova, 2 facilities The Patriot-News - 39 minutes ago
Laverne Garloff is glad spring has arrived, and not just because of the warmer weather. This spring, a wheelchair trail will be built outside the Renova Center in South Lebanon Twp., where her son is a resident.Injuries hurting Warriors early The Western Star - Mar 21 5:58 PM
The lineup Lebanon softball coach Brian Kindell will field on opening day will not resemble the one he had penciled in during the offseason nor, he hopes, will it look like the one the Warriors will field come tourney time.Assad advises unity Cabinet for Lebanon The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 19 2:16 PM
Syrian President Bashar Assad called in remarks published Monday for a unity government in Lebanon, saying early elections were the neighboring country's only other choice to resolve its political crisis. In an interview with the Saudi daily Al-Jazeera, he called the United States the main obstacle to a Middle East peace settlement, saying.Audio: PM In Washington D.C. (Day 2 - Part 2) Scoop.co.nz - Mar 21 4:04 PM
Find this interesting? If so then Lebanon: NZ Work Clearing Cluster Bombs Much Appreciated - Little more than a week after they began work in southern Lebanon, near Tyre, local workers were already back to ploughing.Israel declares Lebanon conflict a 'war' The Washington Times - Mar 19 6:08 AM
The Israeli government on Monday officially declared that its conflict last summer in Lebanon was a "war." Minister for Jerusalem Affairs Ya'acov Edri told The Jerusalem Post the government now will decide on a name for the war.Syria's Assad says backs Lebanon "unity government" AlertNet - Mar 19 8:06 AM
Source: Reuters RIYADH, March 19 (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad called in remarks published on Monday for a unity government in Lebanon, saying early elections was Lebanon's only other choice to resolve ... Belgian minister accuses Damascus of prolonging crisis The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 21 2:49 PM
Belgium's foreign minister accused Syria Wednesday of not wanting to help solve Lebanon's political crisis, by opposing an international court to try suspects in the assassination of former Premier Rafik Hariri. "If you ask me if Syria is disposed to contribute to a solution, frankly my reply is 'no,'" Karel De Gucht told reporters.Students injured in bus crash Middletown Journal - Mar 21 1:56 PM
RED LION - Several Lebanon elementary students were injured Wednesday afternoon when the bus they were riding on swerved to avoid a collision with another bus.Editorial: Steffey search questions Orange Leader - Mar 21 12:52 PM
THE LEBANON REPORTER (LEBANON, Ind.) There should be some staff changes ahead at Purdue University and if there aren t, a criminal investigation of the school should be started by the Tippecanoe County Prosecutor.Lebanon conflict a 'war' News 24 South Africa - Mar 19 12:16 PM
An Israeli ministerial commission has decided to declare last year's conflict in Lebanon a "war," after the government had previously refused to use the term.Former deputy setenced for sexual battery The Western Star - Mar 21 1:32 PM
LEBANON A Montgomery County sheriff's deputy was sentenced to 60 days in jail for having sex with an inmate while driving her from the Warren County Jail to the Montgomery County Jail.Mouawad presents reform program in Germany The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 21 2:50 PM
Social Affairs Minister Nayla Mouawad described Lebanon's social and economic reform programs at a Tuesday conference in Germany entitled "Recruitment and Social Policies." Organized by the German government, the conference was attended by the social affairs ministers of numerous Mediterranean and European countries.Presentation on historical restorations, moves in Lebanon Norwich Bulletin - Mar 19 9:13 AM
LEBANON Glenn Pianka, owner of Olde New England Salvage Company, will provide a slide presentation on the craft of moving historic buildings, which involves deconstructing, documenting, packing and reconstructing a building.Court gives more money to shelter Central Kentucky News Journal - 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
A shelter that aids victims of domestic violence will soon get a bit more financial support from Taylor County. At last week's regular Taylor Fiscal Court meeting, magistrates agreed to increase the County's donation to The Caring Place in Lebanon from $500 to $600 a month.Middle-East's foothold in Europe: Football can show the way to Israeli society Independent - Mar 21 5:12 PM
The first question for anyone charting the geography of England's erratic progress towards Euro 2008 is "why it does it have to detour via Tel Aviv?" If Israel are in Uefa, European football's governing body, then why not Lebanon, or Syria, both of whom are nearer the continent's traditional boundaries?UNIFIL, Lebanese and Israeli armies hold 'constructive' talks The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 21 2:49 PM
A tripartite meeting of representatives from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and the Lebanese and Israeli armies was held Wednesday at the force's headquarters in Naqoura, a month after the last meeting, which was described at the time as an "utter failure."Former deputy jailed for sexual assault on inmate Dayton Daily News - Mar 21 8:38 AM
LEBANON A former Montgomery County sheriff's deputy was sentenced Wednesday to 60 days in the Warren County jail for sexually assaulting a female inmate he was transporting to Dayton.County growth slows but Warren still among top 100 in U.S. Fairfield Echo - Mar 21 12:58 PM
LEBANON Warren County remains among the nation's fastest-growing counties, but isn't as popular as it used to be. It's no longer in the top 50 and has dropped to near the bottom of the 100 top growth counties, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report out today.Warriors top Bulldogs in conference opener Albany Democrat-Herald - Mar 21 3:38 PM
pick-me-up from his teammates. Lebanon erased an early 3-0 deficit, and Greene was solid on the pitching mound the rest of the way as the Warriors took a 14-5 win against West Albany on Tuesday in the Mid-Willamette baseball opener for both teams.March 14 Forces reject Skaff attack on Sabaa The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 21 2:50 PM
The March 14 Forces on Wednesday said accusations by Popular Block MP Elie Skaff on Sunday amounted to "yet another attempt to hide from view groups that work on harming Lebanon." Skaff had accused Interior Minister Hassan Sabaa Sunday of having a "corrupt" policy and described Sabaa's tenure as "crooked and discriminatory."Belgian troops work to remove cluster bombs in southern Lebanon [AFP] Aljazeera - Mar 20 2:28 PM
Britain is now the biggest military power to ban cluster bombs that do not carry self-destruct devices.Column: Chiquita is about to be peeled Rushville Republican - Mar 21 1:08 PM
By Rod Rose THE LEBANON REPORTER (LEBANON, Ind.) LEBANON, Ind. In a plea agreement announced Monday, Chiquita Brands International admitted it has been buying off terrorists for years.Nissan records highest market share in Lebanon in 2006 Mena Report - Mar 19 6:05 AM
Nissan Middle East recently announced, in partnership with Rasamny-Younis Motor Co. SAL (RYMCO), exclusive dealer of Nissan in Lebanon, its market share leadership across all motoring segments in Lebanon for last year, leading the market with a total of 14% market share, registering total sales of over 2000 units.District looks for better way to contact parents Lebanon Daily News - Mar 21 10:08 AM
The Cornwall-Lebanon school board is looking for an alternative way to contact parents of students in case of delayed openings or early dismissals.New Lebanon man surrenders in fatal hit-run incident Dayton Daily News - Mar 19 12:03 AM
HARRISON TWP., Montgomery County A 28-year-old New Lebanon man has been charged in the incident that killed a 61-year-old Harrison Twp. woman Saturday, according to authorities.Missives of bittersweet nostalgia for a season that never was The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 21 3:01 PM
"A Lebanese guy rushes to the dentist in a panic: 'Please take out my bridge before the Israelis bomb it!'" "After Saudi Arabia decided to donate half a billion dollars to rebuild Lebanon, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak ordered the capture of six Israeli soldiers at the border."Israel officially terms Lebanon conflict a "war" New Kerala - Mar 19 10:10 AM
Jerusalem, March 19: The Israeli government today officially declared last year's fighting against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon a "war". After refusing to use the term for a considerable time, an Israeli ministerial commission decided that the campaign in Lebanon will be explicitly called a "war".Former youth football league coach indicted for taking funds Pioneer News - Mar 21 7:48 AM
LEBANON JUNCTION - The Lebanon Junction Jaguars youth football league has an uncertain season ahead of them - and it's not because of weak game tactics or a struggling offense.Posted: 21-03-2007 , 15:52 GMT Al Bawaba - Mar 21 9:05 AM
For the first time, Tunisian singer Saber Ribaee is playing the role of a father in his new video clip for the song Rouh Allah Yehmeek (May God Protect You). The clip was filmed in Lebanon under the direction of Waleed Nasef.Israel declares Lebanon conflict a 'war' New Kerala - Mar 19 10:25 AM
JERUSALEM, March 19: The Israeli government on Monday officially declared that its conflict last summer in Lebanon was a "war." Minister for Jerusalem Affairs Ya'acov Edri told The Jerusalem Post the government now will decide on a name for the war.Posted: 21-03-2007 , 14:11 GMT Al Bawaba - Mar 21 7:20 AM
Syrian President Bashar Assad has reiterated that if any Syrian was found implicated in the assassination of Lebanon's ex-Premier Rafik Hariri, then he will be tried by a Syrian, not an international court.Candidates sign up for local boards: Election will be held in May Lebanon Express - Mar 21 10:14 AM
The Lebanon Community School District, Lebanon Aquatic District and Lebanon Fire District will have candidates on the May 15 ballot. Four candidates have filed for two open seats on the Lebanon Community School's Board of Education.Hezbollah says US is obstructing solution in Lebanon EARTHtimes.org - Mar 19 6:55 AM
Beirut - The Lebanese Shiite Movement Hezbollah Monday accused the United States of obstructing a solution to end the political crisis in Lebanon. Hezbollah legislator Hussein Haj Hassan said the main obstacle to the success of the ongoing negotiatio...Free admission for All Class Practice at I-44 Speedway on Saturday Waynesville Daily Guide - Mar 21 10:56 AM
LEBANON There will be free admission to the Lebanon I-44 Speedway for race fans at the All Class Practice on Saturday, March 24th, beginning at 5 p.m.Community Briefs Fairfield Echo - Mar 21 7:28 AM
The Redeemer's Grill-Mobile Relief Kitchen, based in Lebanon, will host an inaugural fundraising dinner to raise awareness and support for the mission's operational plan from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight in the Redeemer Church Family Life Center, located at Ohio 4 and the Ohio 4 Bypass in Fairfield Twp.Mark L. Robertson Lebanon Express - Mar 21 10:18 AM
Mark L. Robertson, 43, of Lebanon, died March 13, 2007, at home. A celebration of life gathering and potluck was held March 17 at Waterloo Park near Lebanon.Percy L. Bush Lebanon Express - Mar 21 10:18 AM
Percy L. Bush, 91, formerly of Lebanon and most recently of Santa Clara, Calif., died March 14, 2007. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. March 24 at Huston-Jost Funeral Home. A private burial will be at the Lebanon I.O.O.F. Cemetery.Virginia Lee Gerig Lebanon Express - Mar 21 10:20 AM
Virginia Lee Gerig, 78, of Lebanon, died Feb. 22, 2007, at home. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on March 25, 2007, at the Lebanon Mennonite Church.Sarah Elizabeth Bly Lebanon Express - Mar 21 10:18 AM
Sarah Bly, 57, of Lebanon, died March 14, 2007. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. March 24 at the Highway 20 Church of Christ in Sweet Home. She was born April 8, 1949, in Knoxville, Tenn., the daughter of George and Sarah (Galley) Hayes.BLT hikes and classes Lebanon Express - Mar 21 10:05 AM
Build Lebanon Trails offers a free fitness class at 8:15 a.m. every first, third and fourth Saturday of the month at the Lebanon High School, 1700 S. 5th.Palmer announces retirement from fire district Lebanon Express - Mar 21 10:14 AM
Lebanon Fire Chief Perry Palmer has announced he will be retiring at the end of June, but will stay on as a contract employee through the end of December.Jackie Jack Verlin Stockton Lebanon Express - Mar 21 10:19 AM
Jackie Jack Verlin Stockton, 72, formerly of Lebanon and most recently of McMinnville, died March 3, 2007, at Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville.James Jim D. Lamphere Lebanon Express - Mar 21 10:19 AM
James Jim D. Lamphere, 64, formerly of Lebanon and most recently of Seattle, Wash., died Sept. 20, 2006. A funeral service was held at Butterworth-Arthur Wright Chapel in Seattle.City looking for planning commission volunteers Lebanon Express - Mar 21 10:15 AM
If you have been wanting to become more involved in the growth and development of Lebanon, the city has a volunteer opportunity awaiting you. The Lebanon Planning Commission is seeking an interested person to fill a vacant position on the Lebanon Planning Commission.TRAFFIC: Wreck on Briley Pkwy past Lebanon Pike exit Fairview Observer - Mar 19 6:42 AM
Metro police are responding to a report of a wreck on Briley Parkway just past the Lebanon Pike exit. The wreck was reported at 8:28 a.m. There are no reports of injuries.Lucienne Mary Louise Ricard Lebanon Express - Mar 21 10:19 AM
Lucienne Mary Louise Ricard, 70, of Albany, died March 18, 2007, at Lebanon Rehab and Speciality Care. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on March 25 at the Kingdom Hall in Lebanon.Sprenger focused on our kids' future Lebanon Express - Mar 21 10:17 AM
Sherrie Sprenger is a person of integrity. For the past four years Sherrie has conscientiously served our community as a member of the Lebanon Community School District Board. Sherrie is passionate about the youth of our community and their future.Ione Jane (Bigler) McCown Lebanon Express - Mar 21 10:18 AM
Ione Jane (Bigler) McCown, 78, formerly of Lebanon and most recently of Tualatin, died March 8, 2007. She was born Sept. 12, 1928, in Clay Center, Kan., the daughter of Viola Estella (Thornton) and R.T. Tom Bigler, the seventh of eight children. She grew up on a dairy farm.Reading woman pleads guilty to bank fraud WHP CBS 21 Harrisburg - Mar 21 6:15 AM
A Reading woman has pleaded guilty to participating in a scheme that defrauded banks in Lebanon, Lancaster and Columbia counties of about 14-thousand dollars.Coaches expect good things from tennis Lebanon Express - Mar 21 10:04 AM
People would be wise to keep an eye on the men's and women's tennis teams at Lebanon High School, according to head coaches of both squads. The men played at Silverton on Tuesday and the women hosted Silverton. Results were not available at press time.Man in fair condition after one-vehicle wreck Lebanon Express - Mar 21 10:15 AM
Joseph Williams, 48, of Lebanon, was in fair condition at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Monday afternoon following a one-vehicle accident earlier in the day.Lebanon conflict a war : Israel Sunday Times - Mar 19 6:20 AM
JERUSALEM - An Israeli ministerial commission has decided to officially declare last year s conflict in Lebanon a "war," after the government had previously refused to use the term.Nurse enjoys helping others Lebanon Enterprise - Mar 21 4:49 AM
Twenty-seven years ago, Karen Rogers started her career as a nurse in Lebanon. This year, she was honored by the Lebanon-Marion County Chamber of Commerce as the 2006 Outstanding Emergency Personnel award recipient.Scantily clad models promote Lebanon ski resorts The Nation - Mar 18 10:23 PM
Beirut - Models in G-strings and lacy bras shivered from the cold as they strutted the catwalk at the foot of snow-covered slopes in Lebanon to promote the conservative Middle East's largest ski resort.Catholic church members told of settlement Albany Democrat-Herald - Mar 21 10:19 AM
Parishioners of Western Oregon Catholic churches including those in Albany, Lebanon and Sweet Home were to receive notices this week of a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit involving the Archdiocese of Portland.Arutz 7 TV Israel National News - Mar 21 12:13 PM
(IsraelNN.com) The Ministerial Committee for ceremonies and symbols decided Wednesday that the 2006 conflict in the North be named the Second Lebanon War. The decision was made together with a second committee, headed by Prof. David Libai and appointed by the Minister of Defense.Arutz 7 TV Israel National News - Mar 21 11:13 AM
(IsraelNN.com) The Jerusalem Prize for Jewish Bravery was awarded Wednesday to the late Lt. Col. Emanuel Moreno, who was killed in Lebanon last summer. Moreno was an officer in Sayeret Matkal, the IDF's top infantry reconnaissance unit.ELCA hosts first home meet Lebanon Express - Mar 21 10:03 AM
Austin Warren runs in the relay event at East Linn Christian Academy s first home track meet ever on Friday afternoon. ROBIN CAMP/Lebanon Express03/19/2007 12:49 LEBANON Political crisis threatens social peace, says Sfeir AsiaNews.it - Mar 19 4:58 AM
» by Youssef Hourany Maronite patriarch demands law enforcement agencies be given the means to guarantee citizens peace and security. He congratulates police for capturing Aik Alak attackers. No one is injured in clashes in northern Lebanon and the Bekaa.AP: Shiite militia is disintegrating USA Today - Mar 21 6:26 PM
The violent Shiite militia known as the Mahdi Army is breaking into splinter groups, with up to 3,000 gunmen now financed directly by Iran and no longer loyal to the firebrand cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, adding a potentially even more deadly element to Iraq's violent mix.Report: France urged Israel to invade Syria Jerusalem Newswire - Mar 21 5:01 AM
During last summer's Lebanon war, France reportedly urged Israel to do everyone a favor and rid the region of the Assad regime in Damascus.