SPRINGFIELD – A pro-gun protestor who attended an anti-immigration protest two days prior in Springfield was arrested on Feb. 2 for allegedly pulling a gun on two people during a road rage incident on the 300 block of Pioneer Parkway East. According to the police report compiled by Sgt. James Wilson, Joseph Douglas Alford, 21,…

COTTAGE GROVE – On Feb. 4, students from Cottage Grove High School took to the streets to protest federal agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). An organized walkout was scheduled for the last class of a short day, something freshman Kimberly Trueax said was intentional to minimize disruptions to the curriculum. At its…

LANE COUNTY – PeaceHealth hospitals in Lane County are ending their contracts with Eugene Emergency Physicians (EEP), which supplies emergency clinicians. The contracts will terminate on May 30 at PeaceHealth Cottage Grove and June 30 at PeaceHealth RiverBend. Nearly 50 emergency physicians will be affected by this change. These clinicians currently staff the hospitals’ emergency…

SPRINGFIELD – Grief encompasses a wide range of feelings and experiences. How we choose to navigate those feelings is dependent on various factors. When Michael Glownia lost his daughter, Erika, to a fentanyl overdose in 2023, he channeled his pain and gave it a purpose. In June 2025, EF5 was established as a nonprofit grassroots…

SPRINGFIELD – It was announced last week that a lawsuit between Black Unity and the City of Springfield, along with several named current and past Springfield Police officers, is advancing to court. In the summer of 2020, Black Unity led a protest after the sighting of a skeleton hanging from a tree with a noose…

When Rachel Lewman (formerly Donaldson) was 17 and a student at Cottage Grove High School, she played the character “Steele,” an army intelligence officer, in the play “A Piece of My Heart.” At the time, Janet Rust was a high school theater teacher, directing the play. Now, 16 years later, Rust is directing the play…

■ Question: I got my flu vaccine in September, but now there is a newer, more contagious strain of flu… how will my old-style flu vaccine stack up? ■ Answer: Flu viruses change over time, and a newer variant called influenza A (H3N2) subclade K is going around this season. The good news is that…

Check your blood pressure: High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Oregon Health Plan (OHP) covers routine checkups and screenings. You may also be eligible for a blood pressure cuff to monitor your blood pressure at home. Know your cholesterol numbers: OHP covers lab tests to check cholesterol and other heart health risks.  Quit tobacco for good: OHP offers free support,…

PublicHouse at 418 A St., Springfield announces its Annual Bourbon Street Fest from Wednesday, Feb. 11, to Fat Tuesday, Feb. 17. This event celebrates the spirit of New Orleans with a weeklong immersive experience featuring New Orleans-style food specials, Bourbon Street cocktails, specialty bourbon barrel-aged beers, and live music. Guests can enjoy a variety of…

■ Holiday birthday: Oregon celebrates its 167th statehood anniversary on Feb. 14. ■ Researchers from InvestorsObserver compared the most popular gifts and their costs in 2016 and 2026, and found that champagne dropped off the list, while a full celebration now costs $774.39, up 51% from $512 in 2016. ■ In 2016, the most popular…

VENETA – On Jan. 29 at 7 a.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s sergeant assigned to Veneta stopped a pickup truck towing a box trailer in the area of Territorial Highway and Jeans Road for a traffic violation. Deputies discovered that the trailer contained stolen property, including several firearms. Deputies cited the driver, Brian Joseph Mitzel,…

■ On Jan. 24 at 12:30 p.m., LCSO deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash with minor injuries in the 74100 block of London Road, south of Cottage Grove. Investigation indicated that the driver of a pickup, James Britton Hurst, 51, of Creswell, failed to navigate a corner and struck a delivery van in the oncoming…

GOSHEN – On Feb. 3 at 10 a.m., Lane County sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in the 33900 block of W. Peebles Road, south of Goshen, to serve a restraining order to Jason Speed McLaughlin, 53, of Goshen. The court order required McLaughlin to leave the premises. Deputies contacted McLaughlin in a house on…

THURSTON – On Feb. 4 at 12:30 p.m., Springfield Police arrived at a vehicle-pedestrian crash in the parking lot of Waypoint Church, across the street from Thurston High School. Investigators learned that a dispute between two juveniles preceded the crash. Investigators developed probable cause to arrest the driver of the vehicle on multiple charges related…

Oregon officials warn residents about a new wave of phishing scams posing as ODOT and DMV communications. These unsolicited text messages claim you owe money for traffic fines or tolls, often using urgent language. Oregon DMV Public Information Officer Chris Crabb advises against clicking links or sharing personal information. Instead, delete the messages and block…

■ Post Offices close Monday, Feb. 16, for Presidents Day, but usps.com and 24/7 self-service kiosks remain available for postage, shipping, and tracking. Regular service resumes Feb. 17. LTD Buses on Regular Schedule for Presidents Day ■ Lane Transit District (LTD) will operate regular weekday bus service on Presidents Day, Monday, February 16, 2026. The…

LANE COUNTY — The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County (SVdP) faced significant challenges this winter with the Egan Warming Centers program, which offers emergency overnight shelter for unhoused individuals when temperatures drop below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Recently, the program completed an intensive 12-night activation, providing shelter for over 1,100 clients. Staff and…

Let me dwell in Your tent forever;Let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings.For You have heard my vows, God;You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name.Psalm 61: 4-5 “You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name.” My father was one of my heroes. He…

Dear Editor: In the Feb. 5 article regarding Creswell’s waste management contract, the article stated tipping fees at Short Mountain were $112 per ton while Sanipac Medford were $97 per ton. How is it possible to transport trash from Creswell to Eugene, reload for bulk transport, 120+ miles to Medford at a total cost lower…

Dear Editor: Since 2023, when the IMERF was discussed as a real possibility, Lane County has spent $274,931.20 in legal fees paid to Beery, Eisner, and Hammond LLP (BEH). An attorney from that firm, Joshua Soper, has represented Lane County in the County Commissioner’s land use dispute (Goshen property) with Lane County. The county approved…

Dear Editor In the upcoming race for East Lane County Commissioner, voters are fortunate to have Jake Pelroy running. Jake is a former Marine, a family man, and pro-business and pro-jobs. Jake is the good, solid, responsible, and thoughtful leader we need at this time. His opponent, Heather Buch, has not lived up to the…

Dear Editor Don’t vote for David Loveall in May 2026. A commissioner’s most basic job is to exercise sound judgment. It seems every recent story published about Lane County Commissioner David Loveall reveals a catastrophic lack of these qualities. From reportedly carrying a rifle on Springfield’s Main Street during a Black Lives Matter protest in…

Nonprofits are the backbone of many essential services in our communities – from tackling food insecurity to providing housing and healthcare. However, the nonprofit sector is facing serious challenges, and sustainability-focused organizations are no exception. I recently spoke with some local nonprofit partners to better understand what they’re experiencing and how our community can help.…

PLEASANT HILL – One could say that Pleasant Hill senior Landen Melvin has a flair for the dramatic. Or, that he’s incredibly clutch. More evidence came last Friday against the La Pine Hawks in the Billies’ home gym for Senior Night. Late in the game Melvin jumped into the passing lane, intercepted an opponent’s pass,…

THURSTON (15-5, 7-1) ■ Tipping off: Class 5A No. 4 Thurston welcomes No. 9 Crater (16-4, 5-3) on Friday. The Colts beat the Comets 68-45 earlier this season, but Crater just defeated North Eugene in the same week the Colts fell to the Highlanders. The Midwestern League is tight, with four teams at 5-3 or…

■ THURSTON fell to North Eugene 48-46 in overtime to snap its 11-game winning streak. Lucas LaBounty led the Colts with 22 points, including nine of his team’s 10 in the fourth quarter. Zack Fisher scored all 10 of the Highlanders fourth-quarter points to send the game to overtime, where Jordan Gray took over and…

SPRINGFIELD (18-2) ■ Tipping off: The No. 2 Millers have one game this week, at No. 14 Eagle Point (11-8) on Friday. The Millers have dominated every Class 5A team in their path this season, and this should be no different. The duo of NuNu Filipe and Darissa Romero-Ah Sam has been dominant this season.…

■ SPRINGFIELD: The No. 2 Millers (18-2) went 1-1 last week as their 17-game-win-streak came to an end. The Millers beat No. 30 Churchill (4-18) on Tuesday 76-19 before falling to No. 1 in Class 6A West Linn (16-2) on Thursday 57-27. This is the Millers’ first loss since Dec. 9, 2025, which came at…

■ COTTAGE GROVE: The Lions travel to regionals on Saturday in Newport.They’ll finish their season in a battle against their fellow Class 4A Special District 2 teams, Cascade, Junction City, Newport, and North Marion. Jeffrey Conklin has yet to lose a match this season (45-0) and it’s unlikely he will start here. Boston Kent (135)…

■ SPRINGFIELD: The Millers competed in the Cottage Grove Invitational last week. Here, the girls got 14th place with 50 points while the boys were 41st with no points. For the girls, Haley Siders (125) was the sole placer, getting second in her weight class. ■ THURSTON: The Colts took on Roseburg in a dual…

Maralyn Ann Coop passed away on January 30, 2026, in Creswell, Oregon, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 21, 1941, in Olympia, Washington, to proud parents Clyde and Wanlyn “Billie” (Lennon) Curtis, Maralyn’s life was one of devotion to her family, her faith, and her community. She married the love of her…

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed (the “Trust Deed”) made by Julien Investment Properties LLC, an Oregon limited liability company, as grantor (the “Grantor”), to Fidelity National Title, as the trustee, in favor of PacWest Funding, Inc., an Oregon corporation, dba Precision Capital, as beneficiary, dated June 10, 2024,…

Lane County on Tuesday afternoon released a “condensation” of a months-long outside investigation regarding claims of Commissioner David Loveall retaliating against Lane County staff. The condensation found that Commissioner Loveall engaged in multiple incidents of retaliation against three staff members. FULL DOCUMENT: The investigation concluded that Commissioner Loveall violated county policies by retaliating against three…

SPRINGFIELD – Superintendent Todd Hamilton has resigned from Springfield Public Schools, as announced during Monday’s school board meeting. This news comes after a series of recent challenges in the district, including the previously announced resignation of the assistant superintendent at the end of the school year, a recall petition targeting three board members, a tort…

CRESWELL – If you were to Google the phrase “A life well lived,” it’s unlikely that Richard Heyman’s profile would pop up. It would make perfect sense, though, if it did.  Because Col. Richard “Dick” Michael Heyman Jr., who died Sunday, Jan. 25 at the age of 101, checked off all the boxes.  Service to…

SPRINGFIELD – Hundreds of residents gathered peacefully outside Springfield City Hall on Friday, Jan. 30, to protest federal immigration enforcement and to express solidarity with fellow citizens in Minnesota. “What are we doing here today? Minnesota called, and we answered,” said Rob Fisette of the Party for Socialism and Liberation at the start of the…

SPRINGFIELD – On Jan. 29, Springfield city leaders, officials, and members of the public gathered inside the Richard E. Wildish Theater to listen to Mayor Sean VanGordon deliver the Springfield State of the City address. He highlighted the city’s accomplishments and talked about its challenges over the past year, and mentioned a few things to…

CRESWELL – The Creswell City Council is edging toward a break with Lane County over solid waste fees, signaling interest in leaving an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) that councilors fear could drive up garbage rates for residents. City Manager Vincent Martorello, at a January work session, outlined the stakes of the county’s “system benefit fee” and…

CRESWELL – City manager Vincent Martorello reviewed an unsigned 2020 land‑swap agreement between the City of Creswell and South Lane County Fire and Rescue at January’s work session.  Under that proposal, the fire district would have received the Community Center parcel at 99 S. 1st St. and parking area to build a new “hub” fire station,…

LANE COUNTY – PeaceHealth is bracing for a significant shift in healthcare in Lane County, anticipating that the recent enactment of “H.R. 1” could leave approximately 25,000 local residents without health insurance. Changes to healthcare have been a concern among healthcare officials and residents since the signing and implementation of H.R. 1, also known as…

SPRINGFIELD – The discussion around a payroll tax is still in the talks at Springfield city council meetings. At Tuesday night’s meeting, finance director Nathan Bell requested council feedback on the proposed payroll tax ordinance and proposed amendments to the Springfield city code. The Mayor’s Fiscal Stability Task Force recommended a shared employer-employee payroll tax…

SPRINGFIELD – If you love chocolate, hazelnuts, and want to buy local, check out this entrepreneur selling his products at farmer’s markets and local stores. Kay Farms, a family business, specializes in hazelnut spread under the brand name Hazelmaus (chocolate, white chocolate, or plain and creamy or crunchy), hazelnut chocolates, as well as other chocolate…

According to St. Vincent de Paul and the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), more than 92% of the people it served in 2025 were from Eugene or Springfield. Specifically, 80% were from Eugene, and 12% were from Springfield. Additionally, 7.7% were from Lane County but not from Eugene or Springfield. This data aligns with broader…

SPRINGFIELD — On Jan. 29, at approximately 4:45 a.m., the Springfield Police Department responded to a traffic hazard report on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway near Riverbend Hospital. A caller reported that a man attempted to jump in front of her vehicle, but she was able to swerve around him. Upon arrival, officers found a…

I publicly want to commend and thank the Creswell City Council for unanimously voting to give staff the direction to terminate the Inter-Governmental Agreement, System Benefit Fee, with Lane County. The council was given a lot of information from staff, a Lane County staff member and a representative from Sanipac regarding the financial implications of…

Dear Editor: Most folks don’t pay much attention to local government until something feels off. When a decision hits close to home, when opinions clash, or when change feels uncomfortable – that’s usually when we look up. Funny enough, that’s a lot like life. You don’t really notice the highs without knowing the lows. Contrast…

EUGENE – The League of Women Voters of Lane County hosted Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read Jan. 27 as part of their speaker series. He discussed his role in protecting voter data in the federal court, the success of mail-in voting, and the importance of public participation in maintaining democracy. Read also noted the…

Three veterans enjoy a waterfowl hunt near the Tualatin River on Veterans Waterfowl Hunt Day. The Oregon Hunters Association, OR Department of Fish & Wildlife, and others hosted a waterfowl hunt for eight veterans and active military personnel on Jan. 31 at Sill’s waterfowl property on the Tualatin River. Oregon’s general duck season ended Jan.…

PLEASANT HILL – In their first showdown of the season, Class 3A powerhouses Pleasant Hill and Creswell showed up at less than full strength.The No. 4-ranked Billies were without all-state senior guard Landen Melvin and standout freshman forward Cole Jackson, who were both out with a flu bug. Likewise, the visiting Bulldogs, ranked No. 7,…

SPRINGFIELD – The No. 1 Springfield Millers took down the No. 4 Crater Comets on Friday night 73-52 in a girls basketball game. This victory extends the Millers’ winning streak to 16 games, and puts them firmly at the top of the Midwestern League. “It’s big. The girls know I don’t smile a lot and…

DEXTER – This Saturday, Feb. 7, the Ice Bowl returns.No, not another NFC Championship between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys played in -13-degree weather. The Eugene Disc Golf Club (EDGC) is hosting its 15th annual Ice Bowl at Dexter Park Disc Golf Course, with proceeds benefiting Food for Lane County (FFLC). The event…

■ THURSTON (14-4, 6-0) Tipping off: No. 4 in Class 5A Thurston has one game this week. On Tuesday, the Colts travel to face No. 31 Eagle Point (2-16, 0-6). The Eagles are the only team without a win in Midwestern League play and have lost 12 in a row. In contrast, the Colts have…

BOYS BASKETBALL RECAPS ■ THURSTON defeated Churchill 60-39 on Tuesday. The Colts were dominant defensively, holding the Lancers to a season-low 39 points. Leo Filipe and Lucas LaBounty led the Colts with 19 and 18 points, respectively. Logan Piquette had arguably his best game of the season, with 11 points, five rebounds, four assists, and…

■ SPRINGFIELD boosted its winning streak to 16 games and moved into the top spot in Class 5A with two wins last week. The Millers (17-1) routed No. 16 North Eugene (9-9) on Tuesday 88-33 before taking down No. 4 Crater (14-4) on Friday 73-52. Nuari “NuNu” Filipe was a standout on both nights, scoring…

■ SPRINGFIELD (17-1, 6-0) Tipping off: The No. 1 Millers have two games this week. First at No. 30 Churchill (4-16) on Tuesday – past The Chronicle’s deadline – then at No. 1 in Class 6A West Linn (15-1) on Thursday. Thursday’s game against the Lions will be a clash of the titans, as this…

SPRINGFIELD competed in the Tod Surmon tournament last Friday. The boys and girls teams both finished in 18th place, scoring 15.5 and 14 points, respectively. Aleida Martinez Contreras (235) and Jules Starnes (130) got fifth and sixth place, respectively for the girls. THURSTON’S boys and girls teams both won the Tod Surmon tournament last Friday…

■ SPRINGFIELD competes in the Cottage Grove Invitational this weekend on Friday and Saturday. Competing alongside the Millers is Butte Falls, Central Linn, Churchill, Creswell, Douglas, Elmira, Glide, Gold Beach, Junction City, Klamath Union, Lakeview, Madras, Marshfield, McMinnville, Myrtle Point, Nestucca, North Bend, North Lake, North Valley, Oakridge, Philomath, Pleasant Hill, Scappoose, Siuslaw/Mapleton, South Umpqua,…

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE File No. 25-00818OR Reference is made to that certain deed of trust made by Jacob Michael McIntosh and Amanda McIntosh, as grantor, to CTC Escrow Company, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Summit Funding, Inc., beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and…

Colonel Richard “Dick” Michael Heyman Jr.: May 25, 1924 – Jan. 25, 2026

This story was first published on Jan. 28 and has been updated as more reporting has been conducted. Fighter pilot extraordinaire Colonel Richard “Dick” Michael Heyman Jr., 101, of Creswell, died on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, following a short illness. …

SPRINGFIELD – Due to a $2.34 million budget deficit for the 2025-26 school year, Springfield Public Schools (SPS) will implement a massive staffing reduction effective Jan. 30, eliminating 36 positions, including 27 certified full-time equivalent employee layoffs. The news has prompted student protests during lunch breaks and petitions circulating by former students to recall the…

SPRINGFIELD – Voters can expect to see Willamalane’s first-ever property tax increase on this year’s ballot in May. Willamalane Park and Recreation District was created by voters in 1944. Today, it maintains and operates recreation facilities, community centers, pools, parks, trails, and natural areas, offering over 500 programs annually for residents of all ages. As…

CRESWELL – The Creswell Area Historical Society received a $5,000 grant from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund to go toward the museum’s new roof.In late 2025, the building at 55 N. 5th St. underwent significant roof repairs. Museum volunteer Amy Sierzega said there were some places in the ceiling where she could see straight through to…

Frost has been coating the southern Willamette Valley, with a record low of 18 degrees on Jan. 25. High temperatures have been hovering around the mid- to high-40s. Chronicle photographer Bob Williams captured the frozen fog at Mount Pisgah during a morning hike over the weekend, enjoying the solitude of the area at dawn. Although…

DRAIN – The Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal two-vehicle traffic crash on Elkhead Road during the early morning hours of Jan. 14. An investigation indicated that Donald Lawrence Brown, 89, of Drain, was traveling westbound on Elkhead Road when the vehicle drifted into the eastbound lane. Brown was not wearing a seatbelt at the…

On Jan. 16 at 9:30 p.m., Josua Ryan Diocson, 20, of Springfield was driving recklessly in the area of E. Hunter Road and Lindsay Lane, Veneta. Three passengers were in the vehicle, including a juvenile. Diocson was arrested for DUII and other charges. On Jan. 22 at 8 p.m., deputies responded to milepost 20 on…

SPRINGFIELD – On Jan. 26 at about 3:25 p.m., Springfield officers responded to a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Gateway Street and International Way. Multiple callers reported a vehicle crashed into a tree and was on its side with occupants. Officers, first on scene, found several people assisting the entrapped occupants. One juvenile occupant…

COTTAGE GROVE – The victim in the shooting death from last week has been identified as Eusebio Pablo Pablo, 50, of Cottage Grove. The death is being investigated as a homicide. On Jan. 20 at about 5:30 a.m., officers with the Cottage Grove Police Department responded to a report of a man who was found…

LANE COUNTY – The Federal Emergency Management Agency last week announced it has revised preliminary flood maps for Lane County and the Cities of Creswell, Cottage Grove, Eugene, and Springfield. The maps identify revised flood hazards along Amazon, Fall, and Silk Creeks; Coast and Middle Forks of the Willamette River; and the Row River. Before…

Many years ago, I walked home irritated with my spiritual director (my professional training is as a minister). Her sin? She had said that she thought I’d be a lot happier if I were a little less judgmental. I was irritated because I had worked very hard for my self-righteousness. I had been doing faith…

Springfield School Board needs a reset Dear Editor: In a close 3–2 vote, the Springfield Board of Education approved a $2.34 million midyear reduction-in-force that will eliminate 27 licensed full-time-equivalent positions after semester break. Board Chair Heather Quaas-Annsa and members Nicole De Graff and Ken Kohl cast the deciding votes. No one denies that budgets…

The Oregon Department for Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has kicked off its annual trout stocking program. The hatchery tankers, filled with feisty rainbow trout, have hit the road, making the rounds like they do every year, initially to small- and medium-sized water bodies all up and down the Willamette Valley, along their way planting trout…

COTTAGE GROVE – Early in the third quarter of Friday’s boys basketball game between No. 24 Cottage Grove and No. 3 Marist Catholic, Spartans junior guard Brodey Drennan went for a reverse layup. Lions junior Trevor Cooper attempted to block the shot, but Drennan made the shot. The much bigger loss came from Cooper landing…

COTTAGE GROVE – The No. 15 Cottage Grove Lions lost to No. 4 Marist 67-50 on Friday night, falling to 10-6 on the season and third place in the Sky Em League. The Lions struggled from long range on Friday, managing to make 1-of-12 3-point attempts. Marist’s defense played a significant role in those shooting…

THURSTON defeated Springfield 83-20 on Tuesday. Thurston had six players with seven or more points, led by Lucas LaBounty’s 22. The Colts took a 24-7 first-quarter lead and never looked back. Noah Solo scored 15 of the Millers 20 points. Thurston defeated Mountain View 72-21 on Thursday. The Colts led 41-8 by halftime. LaBounty and…

SPRINGFIELD: The No. 2 Millers (15-1) continued their dominance last week. The Millers took down No. 15 Thurston (6-9) 63-35 on Tuesday before beating No. 30 Ashland (3-12) 96-15 on Friday. The wins extended the Millers’ winning streak to 14 games. The Millers continue to fight for the top spot in the Class 5A state…

THURSTON (12-4, 4-0)■ Tipping off: Thurston, No. 4 in Class 5A, has two league matchups this week. The first is on Friday, at 7 p.m. against No. 13 Ashland (11-5, 2-2), who is hoping to snap the Colts’ nine-game winning streak. The Colts have won four games in a row against the Grizzlies, although Ashland…

SPRINGFIELDTipping off: The No. 2 Millers (15-1) travel to No. 17 North Eugene (9-8) on Tuesday before hosting No. 3 Crater (14-3) on Friday. Friday’s matchup against the Comets will be particularly interesting as the two teams have been neck-and-neck in the Midwestern League all season. This is the first of the teams’ two matchups…

SPRINGFIELD: The Millers will face off in the Tod Surmon Tournament this Saturday. The Millers will face Beaverton, Central, Churchill, Dayton, Glide, Marshfield, McMinnville, McNary, Mountainside, Newport, Philomath, Sheldon, South Albany, South Eugene, and Thurston. Vincent Andrews (138) and Haley Siders (125) have been dominant all season long, and this is another chance to prove…

SPRINGFIELD: The Millers girls took second (84.5) while the boys finished sixth (116) at the Willamette Invitational last Saturday. All eight of the Millers’ girls placed within the top four of their weight class. Haley Siders (125), Jules Starnes (130), and Sadie Garcia (170) were all standouts, each earning second place. For the boys, Vincent…

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE LLG 22-127423 A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Melody D Morgan, whose address is 3251 W 18th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402 as grantor to First American Title, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Summit Funding, Inc., its…

EUGENE – Around 1,000 people met up on a cold Monday morning at Autzen Stadium to join the Eugene-Springfield National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) march and celebration. What started as a few hundred people gathered outside the icy X’s and O’s on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. grew into nearly 1,000…

SPRINGFIELD – Salon services have expanded in the strip mall on Mohawk Blvd. and Marcola Rd. in Springfield. Founder Isha Dhalla, along with friends, family, neighbors, and Springfield Chamber ambassadors, welcomed the new Foxy Brows Threading Spa and Beauty Salon last Thursday. This is not Dhalla’s first rodeo by any means. She has been involved…

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Chamber celebrated Dr. Matthew Collins on his first solo gig as a dentist at his office last Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Two Rivers Dental, 1717 Centennial Blvd., Suite #3, is a classic oral healthcare facility, with a receptionist desk at the front door, a waiting room with a fish tank,…

SPRINGFIELD – A group of seventh graders in the Springfield area has been building a functioning robot out of Legos, motors, and a sensor since last August. Last Saturday, they put their work to the test for the 2025-26 Intel Oregon FIRST LEGO Challenge Championship Tournament in Hillsboro. The six children in the Springfield Robotics…

SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Utility Board (SUB) general manager Jeff Nelson is retiring at the end of June after serving 30 years with the community-owned water and electric utility. The board is now faced with the task of recruiting a new general manager. During SUB’s January board meeting, it was confirmed that a new manager will…

EUGENE – The Oregon State University Extension Service in Lane County is offering a nine-part workshop series titled “Adulting 101” for youth ages 13-18. The program covers topics such as self-defense, budgeting, and career readiness. Adulting 101 will be held on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings from Feb. 9 to March 9 at the OSU…

JUNCTION CITY – The Oregon State University Extension Small Farms Program will host Rural Living Day on March 7 at Junction City High School. The event for rural landowners includes sessions on weed management, soils, tree identification, and more. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m., with programs beginning at 9 a.m. Registration is $20, and scholarships…

GLENWOOD – On Jan. 13 at 7 a.m., deputies from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to a physical dispute at the intersection of East 14th and Lexington avenues in Glenwood. They spoke with several individuals involved in the incident and witnesses, and reviewed surveillance footage from a nearby business. Deputies have established probable cause…

COOS BAY – On Jan. 14, at 11:46 a.m., Oregon State Police received information regarding a possible sighting of Marcquis Andrew Lee White, 33, who was wanted in connection with an assault on Jan. 12 in Springfield. Bandon Police Chief Cory Dhillon arrived at the location, near milepost 7 on Seven Devils Road, and identified…

COTTAGE GROVE – On Jan. 20 at about 5:30 a.m., officers with the Cottage Grove Police Department responded to a report of a man who was found on the ground, unconscious and bleeding in the 1500 Block of Hwy 99. When officers arrived, they found an adult male with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers attempted…

SPRINGFIELD – Willamalane officials announced last week that Board of Directors member Greg James has retired from the board after 23 years of service. This resignation was effective Jan. 14. Over more than two decades of board service, James served as president and vice president, and on numerous committees, playing a central role in guiding…

COTTAGE GROVE – The Chronicle and Habitat for Humanity of Central Lane combined forces at last week’s Business After Hours event hosted by the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce at the Bank Building on Main Street. Participants learned more about the planned development of up to seven new homes in Cottage Grove. The project…

Oregon Parks Forever is hosting its sixth annual Happy Little (Virtual) 5K race, inspired by the late “happy little trees” artist Bob Ross, to raise money for tree planting. Participants can walk, run, paddle, or roll to complete a 5K anywhere outdoors from April 18-26. Registration is open until April 15 or until participation caps…

THURSTON – Thurston Colts sophomore Brody Corgain rotated in help defense, picking up the rolling North Eugene Highlanders player who was headed to the hoop. Corgain rejected the layup attempt, and a Colts teammate picked up the ball. Three passes later, the Colts’ Treyson Hill made an easy layup to give his team a 43-31…

CRESWELL – Creswell lost at home 57-56 in overtime to Cascade on Saturday in its final non-league game of the season. The Bulldogs trailed 24-17 at halftime; it was the largest lead for either team. The Bulldogs made a 9-0 run to start the third period to make it a game. But poor rebounding troubles…

■ PLEASANT HILL defeated Elmira 57-46 on Tuesday. The Billies have won seven straight league games over the Falcons. … On Friday, the Billies defeated Harrisburg 54-52 to come out 2-0 in the first week of league play. Pleasant Hill has won eight of its past nine games. During that time, all but one team…

THURSTON (10-4, #4)■ Tipping off: The Colts moved from No. 8 to No. 4 after defeating two Top 5 opponents in North Eugene and Crater last week. The Colts’ recorded an 18+ margin of victory in both games. This week, the Colts travel to No. 24 Mountain View (4-9) on Thursday for a non-league matchup.…