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Vandalism Strikes Newly Planted Trees in Riverside Park

11/20/2025

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Vandalism damaged six newly planted trees at Riverside Park in West Lebanon.
The trees were planted on October 18 and discovered broken or uprooted on November 19 by a department employee.
Lebanon Police Chief Phil Roberts said there are no leads due to a lack of witnesses or surveillance cameras.
The city plans to plant 220 trees by April 2028, funded by a $245,000 grant.

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Vandalism damaged six newly planted trees at Riverside Park in West Lebanon.
The trees were planted on October 18 and discovered broken or uprooted on November 19 by a department employee.
Lebanon Police Chief Phil Roberts said there are no leads due to a lack of witnesses or surveillance cameras.
The city plans to plant 220 trees by April 2028, funded by a $245,000 grant.