COTTAGE GROVE – During a tour organized by the Lane Education Service District, community members and other schools had the chance to explore the career technical education (CTE) programs that Cottage Grove High School (CGHS) offers. Five CTE student ambassadors led a tour of the school through nine classrooms with CTE programs. The programs are…

SPRINGFIELD – As this special Springfield Public Library series comes to an end, one relationship that is deserving of a mention – arguably the most important one – is with city departments. Security and custodial staff help the library operate smoothly every day to guarantee its functions for the community. “We really couldn’t offer all…

SPRINGFIELD – On Monday night, Springfield Public Schools board members appointed Robert (Bob) Brew as a new board member, but only after deadlocking on the decision three times. From a pool of 13 applicants, board members narrowed the selection to three candidates who might fill the vacant seat left by Heather Quaas-Annsa. Matthew Brandt is…

CRESWELL – University of Oregon students and Habitat for Humanity of Central Lane officials hosted a public meeting on March 4 at the Creswell Grange to share their designs for an affordable housing Cottage Cluster in Cottage Grove. Habitat is building the cluster of homes at 676 N. 11th St. and will contain five multi-generational…

SPRINGFIELD – Sabrina Hightower moved to Oregon 15 years ago and changed her life. She transitioned from being a stay-at-home mom for 12 years to running a family business with her husband and children involved. Charcuterie Bar Creations offers a personalized selection of individually served charcuterie creations. Relocating from California, Hightower initially moved to Oregon…

SPRINGFIELD – On Feb. 2, the Springfield City Council adopted an alternate contracting method for repairs of the historic Springfield Depot and railcar, advancing the renovation process on track. At the Jan. 12 work session, the council provided direction to proceed with a design-build contracting method for deferred maintenance at the depot. A public hearing…

SPRINGFIELD – Sometimes you meet a real-life Wonder Woman. Such is the case of Melissa Green, a Renaissance woman in the arts, a teacher, advocate, and artist who has done so much for environmental conservation and arts education, and is the new director at the Emerald Art Center at 500 Main St. Green is a…

COTTAGE GROVE – Despite a new pilot in rural South Lane County from Lane Transit District (LTD) that launched on March 2, South Lane Wheels (SLW) continues to operate. The nonprofit based in Cottage Grove has served as a transportation lifeline for rural residents in the area. For more than 40 years, SLW has been…

THURSTON – Community leaders, project partners, and residents gathered on Feb. 28 for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of the Joyce A. Langeliers Family Center in Thurston. Developed by the Thurston Life Foundation, the center at 5807 A St. aims to foster connection and support for youth and families.

SALEM – Oregon Department of Transportation officials said they will avoid layoffs and significant service cuts following the passage of legislation to address a $297 million budget shortfall in the agency’s maintenance and operations. The measure redirects $218 million from existing state transportation funds, allowing highway maintenance crews to remain on the job, while safety…

SALEM – In response to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) monthly Jobs Report, Oregon State Director Anthony Smith voiced concerns about the state’s economic climate. The report indicated a slight increase in the Small Business Employment Index, rising nearly 1 point to 103.5, surpassing both the 2025 average of 101.2 and the historical…

CRESWELL –The Creswell School District has officially kicked off construction on its new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Building at Creswell High School, thanks to strong community support for the district’s bond measure. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Monday, March 16, at 4:30 p.m. at Creswell High School, 33390 Niblock Lane. Attendees will include…

LANE COUNTY – Lane County residents are once again being targeted by phone scammers impersonating employees of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. These scammers typically present themselves as sergeants and claim there are warrants, missed jury duty, or unresolved legal issues. They may even offer to assist with bail for family members in jail. The…

CRESWELL – LCSO deputies responded to a report of a disorderly subject in the 200 block of Creswood Drive in the early hours of Feb. 23. Upon arrival, deputies found 25-year-old Aiyana Elizabeth Roy of Creswell naked and allegedly injured. Roy reportedly broke into a nearby home and assaulted an elderly resident, causing significant injuries.…

LANE COUNTY – Lane County residents are once again being targeted by phone scammers impersonating employees of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. These scammers typically present themselves as sergeants and claim there are warrants, missed jury duty, or unresolved legal issues. They may even offer to assist with bail for family members in jail. The…

SPRINGFIELD – On Feb.18, the Springfield Police Department received a report alleging that a man attempted to kidnap an 8-year-old child in the area of Gateway Street and Harlow Road. Officers responded promptly and initiated a thorough investigation into the allegation, including interviewing the involved child and their parent, canvassing for potential witnesses, and reviewing…

VENETA – On March 1 at 9:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a vehicle trespassing in the 25100-block of East Broadway Avenue, Veneta. The vehicle description matched a vehicle that had recently fled from Eugene Police officers. The suspected driver, David Johnathan Guggenmos, 41, of Springfield, had a felony warrant…

SPRINGFIELD – On March 5 at 12:20 p.m., Springfield Police responded to a house call in the 600-block of Lochaven Avenue regarding a disorderly subject. Initial investigation determined there was probable cause to arrest the suspect, Kevin Wayne Downs, 60. Downs left before officers arrived and could not be located. Around 6:30 p.m., an officer…

EUGENE – On March 5 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lane County Jail, a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy assisted a nurse with medication distribution in a housing area. John Paul Lockhart, 62, of Medford, was out of his cell for his dayroom time, which custodians are given throughout the day in all housing areas. As…

YONCALLA – A Drain man died in a single-vehicle crash on March 6 near Yoncalla. Shortly after 2:45 p.m. on March 6, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a report of a vehicle crash in the 10000-block of Elkhead Road. The crash was discovered by a delivery truck driver, who alerted the homeowner. The first arriving deputy discovered…

Editor’s Note: On Feb. 17, Springfield City Councilor Kori Rodley of Ward 1 addressed the council and the audience during a regular meeting. This came in response to residents who urged city officials to issue proclamations or statements regarding ICE’s federal immigration enforcement tactics in their city. Below are excerpts from her speech. I want…

SPRINGFIELD – Riverview Center for Growth, a nonprofit mental health organization, announced that all its programs will continue operating despite Lane County ending its Youth Mobile Crisis Response contract. The Mobile Crisis Response and Stabilization Program will conclude at the end of April after over 20 years of service, as the county will take over…

SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield has been awarded a Silver-level designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists in recognition of Springfield’s efforts to enhance bicycle safety, accessibility, and convenience for residents and visitors. The designation, which is valid until 2029, follows a detailed review of the city’s biking programs…

NOTI – On Jan. 30, a homeowner in the 15700-block of Highway 36 in Deadwood reported a burglary of several firearms and other items. On Feb. 12, an Oregon State Police (OSP) detective located the suspect vehicle near Armitage Park north of Eugene. It was occupied by one of the suspects, Tina Jean Devault, 57,…

SPRINGFIELD – On Feb. 13, Lane County Circuit Court Judge Debra K. Vogt sentenced Isaac Henry McGrew to 25 years in prison and 36 months of post-prison supervision for the killing of Dustin Lee Shelton on Sept. 28, 2023. In mid-2023, McGrew was angry that his ex-girlfriend was spending time with Shelton. McGrew sent numerous…

EUGENE – A Springfield man was sentenced federal prison on March 3 for a federal hate crime after assaulting a victim on the basis of their sexual orientation. Daniel Andrew McGee, 26, was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release. “Hate crimes impact not just individuals, but entire communities,”…

COTTAGE GROVE – On International Women’s Day 2026, held on March 8, thousands of protesters globally joined marches to demand gender equality, an end to sexual violence, and call for peace. About a dozen community members gathered in downtown Cottage Grove to showcase women’s collective power to resist, spotlight the impact of noncompliance, and express…

SPRINGFIELD – The No. 2 Springfield Millers took control of their first-round playoff matchup immediately this past Saturday. Darissa Romero Ah-Sam’s smooth perimeter shooting, along with a stifling defense that forced numerous turnovers, made the game’s outcome feel obvious early. At the end of the first quarter, the Millers led 18-1. By the time the…

THURSTON – The No. 4 Thurston Colts took down No. 13 Ridgeview (13-12) 57-40 on Friday in the first round of the OSAA Class 5A state playoffs.While they ended the first half tied at 20, the Colts were able to pull away in the third quarter. The Colts outscored the Ravens 15-3 in this period,…

COOS BAY – As the No. 4 seed, Pleasant Hill went to Coos Bay with high hopes, expecting to make some noise in the 3A Boys State Basketball Tournament. In the end, the Billies finished in sixth place, one of the most disappointing results in this year’s field. It wasn’t all bad for the Billies…

COOS BAY – It was the dream matchup that nobody thought would materialize. But it was really happening. Creswell against Pleasant Hill. On the final day of the 3A Boys State Basketball Tournament.There was only one little problem … they weren’t playing in the championship game, they were playing for fourth place. They were also…

By RON [email protected] COOS BAY – Creswell seniors Elliette Kinney and Kylie Leonard were not going to end their high school careers with a whimper. So they made sure to go out with a bang. Facing Mountain Valley Conference rival Sisters in Thursday’s quarterfinal round of the 3A Girls State Championship, Kinney and Leonard led…

COOS BAY – The Pleasant Hill girls knew they needed a miracle in their game against Amity on Thursday – and a miracle happened! It just wasn’t the kind the seventh-seeded Billies had in mind. Facing defending champion Amity, as the final second ticked down before halftime, senior guard Alyssa McMullen swished a 55-footer at…

COSS BAY — The 7th seed Creswell Bulldogs went into halftime against the 2nd seed Cascade Christian Challengers relatively optimistic. They had scored 14 points, a first half season-low and their only game below 20. Despite that, they were only down eight points. “They were like, ‘man, we played so bad and we’re only down…

DRIFTERS DEBRIEF There weren’t many college pitchers better than Drifters right-hander Jack Klee this weekend, as the Chemeketa product threw his first career shutout on Saturday for the Storm. Klee, who pitched for the Drifters last summer and will return this year, only allowed three hits across nine scoreless innings with a season high eight…

CRESWELL – Not many people would have expected Calvin Green to play in multiple USGA national championships when he arrived at Thurston High School. The Springfield native played basketball and soccer in elementary school before trying out golf in middle school. He started off taking weekly lessons every few months and then signed up for…

Amelia Solt / Special to The Chronicle By Eli Thomas The Chronicle McMINNVILLE – Two red-hot teams faced off in the Class 5A quarterfinals on Thursday at Linfield University. Either Thurston or Summit had to prevail, but the spectators might have ended up the real winners, given the spectacular game.  With just over a minute…

LANE COUNTY – The Peak Credit Union Foundation is inviting applications for its scholarship programs, which aim to support students in Washington and Oregon as the March 15 deadline approaches. Across Washington and Oregon, the Foundation has invested nearly $1.8 million in education and food security initiatives. “It’s just a fantastic way to give back…

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE  OF SUBDIVISION  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Creswell Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing in Creswell City Hall on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00p.m., in order to hear the following: Case No. SUB-2026-01 a request by Nathan Marple, to subdivide 9.4 acres into 46 lots. The application proposes…

We are asking Gov. Tina Kotek to veto HB 4177, an ill-advised measure approved by the Oregon Legislature that undermines Oregon’s long- revered Public Meetings Law. A work group that proposed HB 4177 excluded media organizations that were deeply embedded in the creation of our Public Meetings Law in 1973 and in subsequent amendments. Coming late to that table, representatives…

Keith Edward Keener passed away at the age of 62 after a brief fight with cancer. He is survived by his wife Kristin Smith of Springfield, OR; his son, McKinley Keener (Caroline) of Caldwell, Idaho; his daughter Cleo Weick (Cory) of Twin Falls, Idaho; sisters Kathy Keener and Julia Keener; and his father, Gerry Keener.…

EDITOR’S NOTE: The League of Women Voters of Lane County published a study in December on “The Evolving Role of Artificial Intelligence in Democracy,” focusing on defining AI, its development, and its impact on democratic institutions and governance challenges. This month, The Chronicle partners with the LWV-LC, as part of a policy-deep dive into the…

In celebration of Sunshine Week next week, The Chronicle is excited to launch a new monthly page called “Policy Periscope,” which examines public policy and its impact on our daily lives. Read the debut page here. Sunshine Week takes place each year in mid-March, aligning with the birthday of our fourth President, James Madison, who…

SPRINGFIELD – The 15th annual Books and Brews event, hosted by the Springfield Public Library Foundation, raised funds for the library and museum through donations, games, and raffles on Feb. 21. A line formed to get through the library doors, and over 150 people squeezed in to party. Chamber members, library and city staff, library…

SPRINGFIELD – Last Saturday, the Springfield Public Library and History Museum hosted a Lunar New Year festival in partnership with the Oregon Multigenerational Community Center at City Hall. Festival highlights included live performances by Hé Lín Chinese Immersion Elementary School, traditional dances by Phi Long Lion Dance Troupe, Hawaiian Hula Dancers, Tibetan Folk Dance, and…

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Public Library has created and maintained long-standing and new partnerships throughout its existence. These partnerships provide community support for an extensive spectrum of folks. “We have a relationship with Catholic Community Services, so we can provide temporary library cards to folks with temporary or no housing,” said Rachel Aronowitz, the cataloging…

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SPRINGFIELD – On Monday evening, Springfield City Councilors and the mayor discussed the interview process they plan to follow for Ward 4 applicants on April 6. Mary Bridget Smith, the City’s attorney, said that six applications were received for the interim position and asked how the council would like to proceed with structuring and scheduling…

SPRINGFIELD – Retired and current teachers, concerned members of the community, and a few Springfield Public School Board members gathered in the city council chambers to brainstorm ways to address Springfield schools’ declining enrollment rate. Sarah Bosch, a former Springfield Public Schools teacher who ran for the Springfield School Board last year, led a Community…

CRESWELL – Students at Creswell High School (CHS) have the opportunity to explore career technical education (CTE) in grades 9 through 12. During a tour organized by Lane Education Service District, folks from the community and other schools had the chance to explore all eight CTE programs that CHS offers. The tour was led by…

The Oregon legislature has approved increases in fishing license fees for 2026, facing backlash from fishermen who question the rationale given the declining salmon and steelhead populations. The fee hikes, ranging from 4% to 8%, are intended to cover rising operational costs for hatchery fish food, fuel, utilities, and staff and program funding, including biologists…

By Matt Smith I am President of William Smith Properties, Inc. and GI Ranch Corporation. Our companies have owned, operated, and managed working ranchland in Oregon for more than forty years. We currently manage over 200,000 deeded acres and approximately 250,000 acres of leased public ground in central and eastern Oregon, all in active cattle…

PORTLAND – Two weeks ago, Thurston coach Mike Simons said it would be a “disappointment” if the Colts took anything other than first place at both the Midwestern League district meet and the OSAA Class 5A boys wrestling state championships. After coming in second place to Crater at both events last season, the Colts were…

PLEASANT HILL – Pleasant Hill finished second in the state last year in Luke Jackson’s first year as head coach. Now the Billies get a chance to reach the top of the hill. With Doug Green and Landen Melvin combining for 50 points, Pleasant Hill made 10 first-half 3-pointers and steamrolled Neah-Kah-Nie 79-40 on Friday…

CRESWELL – Everything about this heart-throbbing victory was Cres-well-crafted. For several moments during Saturday night’s 3A playoff game against Salem Academy, it appeared that it just wasn’t Creswell’s night. The visiting Crusaders were draining 3s with regularity, and the Bulldogs were struggling to get anything going offensively. Even Creswell coach Jesse Thomas said the thought…

CRESWELL – The Creswell girls put a nice finishing touch on a great evening for coach Tyler Hollingsworth, as he achieved something he’s never done in his tenure as head basketball coach. “We haven’t had both teams go (to the Coast for the state tournament) in my nine years here,” Hollingsworth said after the Bulldogs’…

PORTLAND – Jeffrey Conklin solidified his legacy as one of the Cottage Grove wrestling greats last weekend, finishing off his undefeated (52-0) season. No. 1 Conklin took down Sweet Home’s No. 5 Tytus Hardee 7-5 to win the Class 4A boys 132-pound title at the OSAA State Championships. The title comes after an incredible season…

SPRINGFIELD –Three future Drifters from UC Davis highlight this week’s Drifters Debrief as Evan Gentil, Keenan Anzai, and Zach Story all had amazing performances for the Aggies. Gentil, a catcher from Elk Grove, Calif., had a ginormous week at the plate, going 4-for-13 with three home runs, one double, and 12 RBIs in three games…

PLEASANT HILL (21-5, 10-0) ■ Tipping off: On Thursday, the 5 seed Billies play No. 4 seed Riverside (23-4, 10-0) at 3:15 p.m. at North Bend High School. The Pirates have had quite the turnaround, making at least the second round of state playoffs the past three years after going 2-21 in 2023. The Pirates…

■ THURSTON defeated Churchill 49-24 on Tuesday to clinch their third league title in a row. Churchill’s previous season low in points was 39, in their first matchup against the Colts. This game set a new low by 15 points. Lucas LaBounty led the Colts with 23 points and 13 rebounds. In their final regular-season…

CRESWELL ■ Tipping off: The No. 4 Bulldogs (20-6) face No. 5 Sisters (20-6) in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A OSAA state playoffs on Thursday. The Bulldogs are 1-1 against Sisters this season. One month ago, the Bulldogs beat Sisters by 18 points. If the Bulldogs can outpace Sisters again like they did in…

■ SPRINGFIELD: The No. 2 Millers (22-3) suffered their first Class 5A loss on Friday, going 1-1 on the week. On Tuesday, the Millers beat No. 16 North Eugene (16-16) 80-16 before falling to No. 4 Crater 62-56 on Friday. The Millers have been in close proximity with Crater all season in both the Class…

SPRINGFIELD: The Millers sent two wrestlers to state, Vincent Andrews (138) for the boys, and Haley Siders (125) for the girls. Unfortunately for the Millers, neither wrestler placed. Andrews finishes the season 34-13 while Siders finishes 26-9. COTTAGE GROVE: Jeffrey Conklin (132) capped off his undefeated (52-0) season with a state championship on Friday. He…

LANE COUNTY – During a Lane County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, County Commissioner David Loveall voted to approve the board’s statement of unity and support for those reporting discrimination and harassment, but he did not provide an apology that acknowledges the harm to those affected and acknowledge the sustained findings in an investigation…

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE File No. 25-00783OR Reference is made to that certain deed of trust made by Michael D. Dibos and Theresa M. Dibos, as grantor, to Fidelity National Title, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for First Franklin Financial Corp., beneficiary of the security instrument, its…

CRESWELL – A proposal to let Creswell High School students lead a re‑examination of the city’s 20‑year‑old logo sparked a mix of enthusiasm and unease at Monday’s council meeting. Career Technical Education (CTE) teachers Mandy Hoggard and Athena Lawson, joined by several students, outlined a four‑phase, student‑run branding project called “Rooted and Rising.” Hoggard described…

EUGENE – To many onlookers, this might have seemed like Col. Richard Heyman’s grand au revoir, as he was posthumously awarded the Legion of Honor – France’s highest national recognition – during a heartwarming ceremony Monday, Feb. 23 at the Soaring by the Sea Foundation near the Eugene Airport. But to others, this was only…

SPRINGFIELD – After a split board failed to agree on an acting superintendent on Friday, the Springfield School Board during a special meeting on Monday night appointed Jodi O’Mara, who will serve for four months until the end of the school year. But it wasn’t without tension on the board. At Friday’s meeting, board director…

SPRINGFIELD – Last week, the Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) invited community members to Roaring Rapids Pizza Company to view the proposed master plan and chat with project leaders of the Glenwood Riverfront Redevelopment. The free event was an informal, drop-in meeting with poster boards featuring site proposals, the project’s evolution, street characters, potential uses,…

CRESWELL – With at least 13 Creswell families currently unhoused, and many more on the brink of losing utilities or housing, city leaders are exploring whether the Eugene-based transitional housing program, Everyone Village (EV), could be adapted to fit this small town’s needs. At Monday’s city council work session, councilors, staff, school district representatives, and…

EUGENE – After weaving in and out of public and closed-door meetings, the Lane County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 18 publicly addressed the investigation into allegations of harassment and discrimination, with Commissioner David Loveall at its center. After approximately three hours of discussion, the board directed staff and attorneys to prepare a “statement of…

COTTAGE GROVE – A plot of land off Pennoyer and down N. 11th in Cottage Grove is owned by Habitat for Humanity of Central Lane and will have a brand new cottage cluster housing development in the next few years. Affordable housing seems far and few between these days, with increasing home and rental prices…

COTTAGE GROVE – By day, Dale Light works in IT. By night, they transform into a swan.  The Swan, written by Elizabeth Egloff, debuted on stage at Opal Center for Arts and Education at 513 E. Main St. last weekend.  As soon as I saw that Light was in this play, I wanted to see…

Did anyone watch the Super Bowl two weeks ago? I admit, I only watched in spurts, finding the crowd noise was triggering my anxiety about my ever-growing, never-shrinking to-do list. Somewhere before halftime, Theresa came to the kitchen, where I was working, her iPad in hand. “You’ve got to see this,” she said, pulling up…

Dear Commissioners, I have been following your discussion concerning the IGA between the County and Cities within Lane County. I have heard Steve Mokrohisky explain when and why it was implemented and how it really hasn’t been enforced. Why hasn’t it been enforced? Because it was legally challenged once and the county dropped the case…

As former Board Chairs of Springfield Public Schools, we understand both the weight of governance and the responsibility that comes with leading a public institution. In moments of heightened debate about leadership and board conduct, it is essential to return to the core purpose of our work: Springfield Public Schools exists to educate and support…

EUGENE – Mike and Kathi Kangas are still recovering from the house fire that destroyed their home on Monday, Feb. 2. The GoFundMe campaign has ended, but financial contributions to their continued recovery can be mailed to their attention at: 27607 Royal Ave, Eugene OR. 97404. The family has said it doesn’t need personal property,…

COTTAGE GROVE – Lane Transit District (LTD) will launch a new Rural Shuttle Pilot in South Lane, Mohawk Valley, Mapleton, and Deadwood along the Highway 36 corridor on March 2. “Rural transit services are a lifeline,” said Jameson Auten, LTD’s chief executive officer. “Without access to affordable and reliable transit, quality of life deteriorates quickly…

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Utility Board (SUB) announced last week that it has received $9.6 million in funding from Oregon’s Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund for the McKenzie River Water Supply Project, which aims to enhance drinking water reliability and resiliency. Of the award, about $3 million is a forgivable loan, while the rest…

SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Drifters past and present players popped this past week, highlighted by a historic performance from local standout Dylan Carson (2024, ’25). Carson, a Churchill High graduate, had a record-setting performance for Bushnell on Saturday, going 8-for-9 with 5 home runs, 12 RBIs and 1 steal across two games against Warner Pacific. This…

EUGENE – The parking lots around the Morse Center – a 2,100-seat all-purpose arena on the Bushnell University campus, were packed Saturday for the Mountain Valley Conference Championship boys basketball game between Creswell and Pleasant Hill. Inside the gym, the atmosphere crackled with tension as the rivals met for the third time this season. Besides…

THURSTON (17-5, 9-1) ■ Tipping off: The Colts have their final regular-season game on Friday against No. 16 Ashland (13-9, 4-6) at 7 p.m. The Colts will honor their four seniors: Lucas LaBounty, Logan Piquette, Rylan Sharp, and Malachi Perez. If the Colts beat Churchill on Tuesday, they will have clinched a league title before…

SPRINGFIELD Tipping off: The No. 2 Millers (21-2) complete their regular season this week with two games. First, the Millers host No. 16 North Eugene (12-11) on Tuesday, past The Chronicle’s deadline, before traveling to No. 3 Crater (20-4) on Friday. Friday’s match against Crater is the game to watch, as the two teams have…

■ SPRINGFIELD lost to Ashland 67-59 on Friday. Lejhaun Henderson, Noah Solo, and Brady Lo’ser combined for 47 points with 17, 16, and 14, respectively. Henderson was efficient, shooting 5-of-8 from the field and 7-of-8 from the free throw line. . ■ THURSTON defeated Springfield 78-35. Lucas LaBounty led the Colts with 25 points and…

Millers still unbeaten; Creswell wins title ■ SPRINGFIELD: The No. 2 Millers (21-2) went 2-0 last week. On Tuesday, the Millers beat No. 18 Thurston (8-14) 57-23 at home before traveling to No. 28 Ashland (4-17) on Friday to win 79-14. Despite the Millers remaining undefeated in Class 5A play (21-0), they remain at No.…

SPRINGFIELD: The Millers boys competed in the Midwestern League Districts in Ashland last weekend. They finished sixth out of seven with 43 points. Two wrestlers placed for the Millers at districts – Vincent Andrews (138) who placed fourth, and Dominic Jacobson-Marshall (150) who placed sixth. THURSTON: The Colts boys competed in the Midwestern League Districts…

SPRINGFIELD: The Millers competed in the Midwestern League Districts two weeks ago on Friday, Feb. 13. The Millers boys earned second place and the girls took third. The team scores combined together to give the Millers an overall placement of second. Mateo Buhr was a standout for the Millers, earning first in the Male 400…

SPRINGFIELD: The Millers competed in the Class 5A Coed Cheerleading State Championships two weeks ago on Saturday, Feb. 14. The Millers finished ninth out of 10 with 51.5 points. The Millers got 12 points for their band dance & fight song, 24 points for crowd leading, and an 18.5 composite score. They then received a…

EUGENE – Bushnell University officials announced that the Beacons will add men’s and women’s wrestling programs in the fall of 2027. The participation rates among high school wrestlers was a driving force behind the decision, school administrators said. High School wrestling participation nationally is at its highest level in over 50 years with nearly 375,000…

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-26-1032952-SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, MITCHELL R. BRANCH, JR. AND JESSICA BRANCH, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to EVERGREEN LAND TITLE COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE…

Proposed bill would allow city councils to work behind the scenes Oregonians are increasingly losing faith in their government and institutions. All too often, it feels like actions are taken without any notice or public input.  A bill racing ahead in the current legislative session would only heighten that unease. It has the potential to…

Bruce Clifford Brundidge passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2026, in Roseburg, Oregon. He was born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, on November 21st, 1940, to Fransis Arden and Winnifred Gennett (Ross) Brundidge.  Bruce spent his early childhood in Wisconsin. The family moved to Oakland, Oregon, for a short time when Bruce was 5 years old,…

The Springfield Public Schools (SPS) Board of Directors will interview three candidates for the role of acting superintendent on Friday, Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. The interviews will be conducted in open session, with each candidate scheduled for a 20-minute interview. Following the interviews, the Board will deliberate in open session and is expected to…

CRESWELL – A Creswell woman has been extradited to Lane County after fleeing felony animal abuse convictions in 2019, which was identified by the County as the largest horse seizure in Lane County history. In 2020, Creswell resident Gwenyth Ellen Davies, who was 49 at the time of conviction, pleaded guilty to 11 counts of…

SPRINGFIELD – Through literacy, learning, and cultural enrichment, the Springfield Public Library holds a cherished place in the community; however, securing adequate funding remains an uphill battle, threatening the sustainability of its diverse programs and services. The Springfield Public Library Foundation (SPLF) is a group of volunteers committed to strengthening not only the library but…

SPRINGFIELD – Lane County on Feb. 10 released a “condensation” of a months-long outside investigation regarding claims of Commissioner David Loveall retaliating against Lane County staff. The report outlined how Loveall allegedly engaged in multiple incidents of retaliation against several staff members. Loveall rejects these claims, saying that the investigation is “a brazen attempt to…

SPRINGFIELD – In August 2025, Bob and Gayle Kramer announced their retirement and the closing of a beloved plant nursery. Little Red Farm Nursery at 1020 S. 42nd St. did not stay closed long, though, as former employee Natalie Reeves took over the business under Bob’s mentorship. The nursery shut its doors at the end…