News & Events
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Where Do Linn County Teens Get Alcohol?
Of Linn County 11th grade students that indicate alcohol use, approximately 50% report getting it from a parent or guardian with permission (Oregon Student Health Survey, 2020). Some parents may believe that by letting teens drink alcohol, they will learn to drink safely. However, research shows that early drinking actually makes it more likely that…
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Linn Together Bottle Tagging Campaign
“If they can’t buy it, don’t supply it” is a helpful point-of-sale reminder to customers not to provide alcohol to minors. The Linn Together Bottle Tagging Campaign is a collaborative effort with local retailers to provide that reminder. Linn Together volunteers place tags on bottles of alcohol and decals on coolers reminding customers that preventing underage drinking…
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Harrisburg student designs problem gambling billboard
Harrisburg Student, Olivia Noll designs problem gambling billboard. Alex Paul, The Linn County Reporter, Linn County, Oregon Harrisburg Middle School student, Olivia Noll, is one of five Linn County middle school students to receive recognition for their art in the 2022-23 Problem Gambling Art Search sponsored by Linn County Problem Gambling Prevention Program. As the…