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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2024 Linn Together Bottle Tagging Campaign
The message is simple: “If they can’t buy it, don’t supply it.” This annual campaign reminds customers not to provide alcohol to anyone under 21. The Linn Together Bottle Tagging Campaign, sponsored by the Linn County Alcohol & Drug Prevention Program, is a partnership with local alcohol retailers. Three times per year, Linn Together volunteers…
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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…