Penny Rosenberg

3 weeks ago | democratherald.com | Penny Rosenberg

The company behind a massive and controversial solar project proposed for Linn County will have an extra year to seek approval. Hanwha Q Cells USA Corp. of Irvine, an American subsidiary of a South Korean concern, first filed what's called a "notice of intent" with the state to build the Muddy Creek Energy Park on 1,588 acres of farmland east of Junction City and southwest of Brownsville in 2023. But after , there's been little said publicly about the project's progress.

1 month ago | gazettetimes.com | Penny Rosenberg

When it comes to doing a cost-benefit analysis, some pirates may help. Yes, I mean rum-drinking, swashbuckling, Pirates of the Caribbean stereotypical scoundrels of the seas. The operators of a local pirate-themed festival got in trouble with Linn County recently when they scheduled a second festival too soon after the first. They learned about the rule after already selling tickets, assessed the fine, and did the math. They went ahead and paid thar dues (sorry, couldn’t help myself).

1 month ago | democratherald.com | Penny Rosenberg

When it comes to doing a cost-benefit analysis, some pirates may help. Yes, I mean rum-drinking, swashbuckling, Pirates of the Caribbean stereotypical scoundrels of the seas. The operators of a local pirate-themed festival got in trouble with Linn County recently when they scheduled a second festival too soon after the first. They learned about the rule after already selling tickets, assessed the fine, and did the math. They went ahead and paid thar dues (sorry, couldn’t help myself).

1 month ago | democratherald.com | Penny Rosenberg

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1 month ago | democratherald.com | Penny Rosenberg

Health inspectors visit restaurants in Benton and Linn counties to ensure public health laws are followed. Their reports are public record and form the basis of this article. Since January, the following restaurants were cited as having major — or "priority," as Linn County dubs them — violations. Restaurants are graded on a scale that tops out at 100, much like school tests. Reinspections are included when some violations remain. Address: 1206 Ninth Ave.