Lane Transit District (LTD) is cutting fares by up to 50% with “Dollar Days of Summer,” from July 1 through Aug. 31. LTD’s fares are being reduced by up to 50%, with $1 adult single rides and $2 day passes. The discount will also apply to other fares and LTD services. LTD’s Board of Directors…

EUGENE – Lane Council of Governments (LCOG) has received a $10,000 grant from The Roadhouse Foundation to support its rural congregate Senior Meals Program sites. The Senior Meals Program in LCOG’s Senior & Disability Services division operates nine congregate meal sites throughout Lane County called Café 60. They are in Cottage Grove, Creswell, Springfield, Eugene,…

EUGENE – June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and the Adult Protective Services (APS) team at LCOG Senior & Disability Services is hosting a free Elder Services Resource Fair on Tuesday, June 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Eugene Public Library – Downtown, 100 W. 10th Ave., Eugene. This event focuses on raising…

Dear Editor, I got a kick out of an item in your Strange But True column last week. It mentioned cigarette makers in the early 20th century proclaiming, “Light a Lucky and you’ll never miss a sweet that makes you fat.” I’ve got one even better: when I was growing up in the 1950s, three…

Dear Editor, As Creswell continues the 2nd Street Improvement Project, we find ourselves at an optimal juncture to move beyond traditional construction oversight. I propose that the City of Creswell leverage the current project momentum to implement a focused digital-twin pilot model for the newly installed 12-inch water main and storm sewer infrastructure. ​Rather than…

United Way of Lane County recently hosted BookFest at elementary schools, where over 7,500 books were distributed to K-2 students at 14 schools across eight school districts. This annual event offers students at select locations the opportunity to choose and take home five new, free, age-appropriate books to read and enjoy over the summer break.…

Leave pets at home: Never leave pets in parked cars, even for a few minutes; it can lead to heat stroke. Stay indoors during heat: Keep pets inside during peak heat hours; make them comfortable in a cool room. Hydration is key: Ensure pets have access to plenty of fresh, cool water. Provide shade and…

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Directors on June 12 announced it has selected Dr. Shawn Stover to serve as interim superintendent for the 2026-27 school year, pending approval of his contract at the board’s June 22 meeting. Stover will begin July 1. Stover brings more than 30 years of educational leadership experience. Most recently,…

SPRINGFIELD – Peyton Tyner won’t have to put as many miles on his car this summer. The outfielder from Lane Community College is spending his second year in the West Coast League with the Springfield Drifters. The Eugene native and Marist High School graduate spent last season with the Marion Berries in Salem. “I am…

TUESDAY, JUNE 9 WENATCHEE, Wash. – After the first homestand of the year, the Springfield Drifters started their six-game road trip on a high note, defeating the Wenatchee Apple Sox 11-6 thanks to multi-hit performances from five different Drifters and shutdown pitching from the back end of the bullpen. The Drifters took an early lead,…

Spring chinook, also known as “springers,” are built for the long haul. Unlike their genetically identical counterparts, the fall chinook, which enter the river beginning in September and are already sexually mature, spring chinook start their freshwater migration in early March while still immature. They spend months maturing in deep, cold upriver pools, with some…

Carol Louise Ueland passed away on May 8, 2026. She has joined her parents Nate and Sue Knecht in heaven and is survived by her husband Fred Ueland, her kids Deb Strickland, Tom Wells (Kuri), Jason Wells, and Brandy Michel (Doug), 7 grandkids, 10 great grandkids, and one great, great granddaughter. The grandkids were the…

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-23-968643-SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, Brent E. Lindstrom as Grantor to Key Title Company, as trustee, in favor of First Republic Mortgage Corporation, as Beneficiary, dated 2/24/1999, recorded 3/1/1999, in official records of LANE County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/or as fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception number 99018622…

SPRINGFIELD – In a time-honored tradition, high school seniors took some of their last steps as students across campus on Friday. Rylie Lynnes stood in line to walk the stage at Thurston with her best friend, Karlie Yaroma. The two of them spent their high school years wrestling together. “I really liked the family aspect…

SPRINGFIELD – The Lane County Farmers Market teamed up with the City of Springfield last week to debut a Springfield Farmers Market, which will take place weekly on Sundays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. through October in the Library parking lot at Springfield City Hall. The library parking lot and Fountain Plaza were filled with vendor…

One of the more rewarding slices of my life is the Twin Rivers Rotary chapter of Springfield – specifically, the members and weekly guest presenters. Next week we’ll celebrate the turning of our calendar, signaling a new year for our chapter. John has been a jovial and energetic president the past few years, and Mary…

After playing a live performance at the PNC Live Studio in Portland on Monday, Dominick Antonelli said he was told by multiple people that his music “uplifted their soul.” “It’s so interesting that I can do that,” Antonelli said. Antonelli, who plays at The Axe and Fiddle on Sunday night at 6, looks forward to…

LANE COUNTY – At 22 years old, Makenna York is a graduate student, musician, stage manager, teaching fellow, runs a charity organization, and is competing in the Miss America competition to be an Oregon delegate. York was born in Oregon and raised in Nevada, but found her home in Lane County. She received her Bachelor…

SPRINGFIELD – One look and you could tell; this kid works with his hands. Dirt was already caked into his fingerprints from years of work. Cayden Frederick is 18 years old and just graduated from Thurston High School. He grew up attending the Thurston schools and attended Thurston Elementary and Middle Schools. He remembered when…

This week, Independent candidate Charles Conrad withdrew his name from the November House District 12 race after failing to receive sufficient support from Democratic voters at the polls. Because Oregon is a closed primary state, only partisan voters could cast a vote in the May ballot for the position. While write-in votes were tallied, Conrad…

COTTAGE GROVE – Cottage Grove residents flooded City Hall on Monday night to show their support for the public library for one of the last times before the city council decides on a final budget for the fiscal year. To balance the city’s 2026-27 budget, the library is facing a proposed 56% budget cut. A…

GLENWOOD – On Friday, June 19, from 5 to 7 p.m., Laurel Grove Cemetery will host a Summer Solstice Celebration at 3274 Judkins Road, which aims to illuminate the cemetery’s rich history and share poignant stories from its past. Attendees will have the opportunity to take a self-guided tour, engage with the site’s heritage, and…

With much of Oregon experiencing drought this summer, the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) is urging residents to conserve water to mitigate the impact on communities and ecosystems. Director Ivan Gall highlighted the importance of wise water use now and in the future: Measure sprinkler use: Check how much water your sprinkler system uses to…

“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.”— Matthew 18: 20-22 Three months…

The monthly Jobs Report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) shows that the Small Business Employment Index remained flat at 100.3 in May, down from 100.4 in April. This marks the third consecutive month of decline, with the current reading falling below the 2025 average of 101.2 but still slightly above the historical…

EUGENE – The Eugene Airport was selected for a competitive FAA Airport Terminal Program grant in FFY26, the final year of this funding opportunity. The award totals $2 million for the airport’s Baggage Handling System (BHS) project. “Eugene Airport is the 5th largest airport in the Pacific Northwest, and it is a vital transportation hub,…

On June 4, at about 9:30 a.m., Harold Bachelder, 70, of Springfield, was reported missing by his wife from his residence in the West Centennial area of Springfield. Stephanie Bachelder last observed her husband at home when she went to bed at around 11 p.m. on June 3. Harold is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Sundowner…

On June 6, around 10:30 a.m., Cottage Grove Police Officers were dispatched to a report of a disturbance in the 2100 block of Wilson Avenue in Cottage Grove. South Lane 9-1-1 received multiple calls of a man confronting individuals, yelling, and threatening to kill them. Officers arrived and talked to the victims and witnesses to…

EUGENE – After a rainy start Saturday afternoon, the sun finally peeked through the dark clouds at PK Park during the Class 5A state championship baseball game. By that time, though, it was the third inning, and things couldn’t have been more dreary in the Thurston dugout. Everything was going wrong for the Colts. They…

CRESWELL – Zero. In the 25 years before Kevin Feist took over the Creswell baseball program, the Bulldogs had zero 15-plus win seasons. In Feist’s three years at the helm, the Bulldogs have already had two such seasons, and this year’s team won 15 in a row at one point. This year’s state championship run…

SPRINGFIELD – The Drifters entered last weekend’s series against the Bellingham Bells with a 1-5 record. While they’d only won a single game up to that point, every loss was a competitive battle. After the dust settled on Sunday, the Drifters finished the series 1-2, moving them to 2-7 on the year. This series continued…

SPRINGFIELD — On Monday, West Coast League officials named Springfield Drifters right-handed pitcher Tristan Ledbetter its Baker Tilly Pitcher of the Week following the first full week of games. Ledbetter, who just wrapped up his second season of baseball at Umpqua Community College, was nearly unhittable in two appearances for the Drifters. The Green, Ore.,…

COTTAGE GROVE – Mayor Candace Solesbee announced that she will not be running for reelection this fall, and instead endorsed council member Greg Ervin at a city council meeting on Monday night. Solesbee started on the city council representing Ward 3 from 2018 to 2022. She is serving her second term as mayor after being…

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE File No. 26-01012OR Reference is made to that certain deed of trust made by Kristin Nelson and Roy Nelson, as grantor, to Cascade Escrow, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Directors Mortgage, Inc., beneficiary of the security instrument, its…

CRESWELL – Last week, city planner Curtis Thomas asked the Creswell City Council to provide direction on whether or not to move forward with a one-time Urban Growth Boundary expansion. An urban growth boundary (UGB) is a designated boundary around a city or region that limits urban development to within the boundary while protecting natural…

COTTAGE GROVE – Cottage Grove public works director Faye Stewart introduced the proposal of a self-serve RV dump station and water fill station to the city council last week. “For several years, I’ve aspired to create a fill station for drinking water. I was looking to do this in the industrial park, most likely along…

Election results from the recent May ballot are coming into focus, revealing razor-thin margins in key local races. David Loveall has officially conceded the Lane County Commissioner seat for Springfield to his challenger, Mayor Sean VanGordon. The latest updates show VanGordon leading with nearly 52% of the vote, a margin of 2,173 votes that secures…

This post has been updated to include a statement from Nicole De Graff and her resignation sent to the school board. SPRINGFIELD – As the school year winds down, Springfield Public Schools leadership continues to see shifts, as last week, a board member announced her resignation, and three finalists were selected for the superintendent position…

COTTAGE GROVE – Doodling in church is generally frowned upon, but it wound up being a wonderful thing for Ian Clevenger. “Ian sat in the pew in front of me in church – he was in middle school then – and he kept drawing pictures of guitars,” his friend, Phil Carson, recalled Saturday at The…

SPRINGFIELD – A continued public hearing was held during Springfield City Council’s meeting on Monday night to consider annexing property on International Way, which was floated as a potential site for a behavioral health hospital. On May 18, the city council was presented with a proposal for the annexation of parcels located north of International…

CRESWELL – Creswell City Councilor Clark Kent shared details about updates coming to this year’s National Night Out event during a city council meeting last week. Kent reported new and traditional features folks might expect at the annual event on behalf of the Public Safety Committee. National Night Out is an annual partner campaign with…

SPRINGFIELD – Springfield City Council unanimously agreed to adopt a .1% payroll tax shared by employers and employees on Monday night. Collection for the tax will begin no sooner than Jan. 1, 2027. On April 6, the council reached a general agreement on a proposed rate and ordinance direction, so a public hearing and first…

Many people are wondering whether this summer will bring weeks of smoke and more communities threatened by large fires burning across western Oregon. Those concerns are growing as drought conditions deepen across the state and snowpack levels are far below normal, with state officials warning that wildfire season could start early and continue deep into…

SPRINGFIELD – Singing Creek Educational Center is hosting a Living History Festival at Dorris Ranch on June 20, with history interpreters, activities, live music, and indigenous storytelling. The free, family-friendly event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and marks its first year at this new location. Executive director Karen Rainsong said previous festivals were…

SPRINGFIELD – Commander Nick Gillaspie helped raise the American flag at the new location of the American Legion Post #40 building on May 21. Members of the Legion, their families, Springfield Chamber members, and city officials, including Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon and Lane County Commissioner David Loveall, gathered to celebrate the relocation from 344 8th…

With outdoor burning now closed and wildfire season quickly approaching, the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) is urging Lane County residents to prepare for wildfire smoke now and to protect their health before it arrives. “Wildfire smoke is part of Oregon summers now, so preparing before it’s here matters; especially for families with young…

Lane County Economic Development is urging local employers and businesses to take steps now to protect employees, facilities and operations during what is expected to be a challenging 2026 fire season. An exceptionally mild winter and historically low mountain snowpack has created conditions that increase the likelihood of drier fuels and earlier fire activity. The…

American Red Cross officials made an urgent request for blood and platelet donors due to a troubling decline in scheduled donations, which account for 90% of all contributions. This drop comes at a critical time, with summer approaching – a season that often sees an uptick in severe injuries from car accidents, ATV crashes, and…

EUGENE – The southern Willamette Valley was well-represented at the OSAA Boys & Girls State Track & Field Championships this past weekend at Hayward Field. Thurston’s Brooklyn Anderson and Addie Nelson, Springfield’s Sailor Hall, and Pleasant Hill’s Ryan Thomas all won state titles.

THURSTON – Thurston girls track coach John Gillespie was substitute teaching a history class four years ago when he decided to do a little track and field recruiting. He had seen Addison Nelson play other sports, and knew she would be a valuable addition to the track team. Brooklyn Anderson was a skilled gymnast, and…

CRESWELL – The Creswell Bulldogs’ pitching and defense have been the best in Class 3A this season, and Friday’s 12-0 quarterfinal victory over Burns/Crane was no different. Bulldogs junior Jaxon Pelham struck out the Hilanders final batter for his 12th strikeout of the game and 100th of the season. The out also put the finishing…

THURSTON – Eighth-seeded Thurston had the bases loaded with two outs in the top of the sixth inning Friday against top-seeded Corvallis. In those moments, you hope to have your best players at bat – and the Colts had their best in Grady Saunders. “When he came up with the bases loaded, tied 3-3, they…

EUGENE – When Pleasant Hill senior sprinter Ryan Thomas crossed the finish line in 12.15 seconds at Hayward Field on Friday, she set a Class 3A state championship record for the girls 100m, besting the record coming into the weekend by more than a tenth of a second. It was the second time in two…

SPRINGFIELD and THURSTON competed in the OSAA State Championships on Friday and Saturday. Springfield’s Sailor Hall won the Millers a state title in the discus, throwing a personal best of 137’ 1”, the second-longest throw in Oregon this year. Hall finished third in the event as a freshman, but did not compete last year. She…

EUGENE – The baseball team’s run to the state’s final four is the latest testament that there’s something contagious going around the Creswell athletic program. It’s been happening this entire school year. Whatever it is, longtime local running guru Dr. Lonn Robertson has caught the bug. Robertson “Last spring, I got a call that Creswell…

SPRINGFIELD – The Memorial Building is getting a new look while retaining its rich history in downtown Springfield. Springfield Drifters co-owner Ike Olsson purchased the building at 765 A Street in November and has spent the past few months turning it into a baseball academy run by the West Coast League club that is spending…

ELKS 12, DRIFTERS 8 BEND – Jaycob Villalpando and Jack Klee had strong season debuts, but Springfield squandered a six-run lead late and fell to Bend on opening day in front of a crowd of over 1,000 at Vince Genna Stadium. Springfield scored two runs in the second inning and five runs in the fifth…

A Long-time resident of Creswell, Oregon passed away Sunday May 17th. Marjorie Ann Nolte was the former owner of the Ranch House Bakery for 25 years where she sold her baked goods on Fridays at the Creswell Grange. When not baking, she was farming on the ranch where she and her husband resided for 50…

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-26-1037782-BF Reference is made to that certain deed made by, JOSHUA BEARD as Grantor to CASCADE TITLE, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC., BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 7/29/2015, recorded…

By Eli Thomas The Chronicle THURSTON – Eighth-seeded Thurston had the bases loaded with two outs in the top of the sixth inning Friday against #1 seed Corvallis. In those moments, you hope to have your best players at bat – and the Colts had their best in Grady Saunders.  “When he came up with…

The Chronicle By Eli Thomas CRESWELL – The Creswell Bulldogs’ pitching and defense have been the best in Class 3A this season, and Friday’s 12-0 quarterfinal victory over Burns/Crane was no different. Bulldogs junior Jaxon Pelham struck out the Hilanders final batter for his 12th strikeout of the game and 100th of the season. The…

By Eli Thomas The Chronicle EUGENE – When Pleasant Hill senior sprinter Ryan Thomas crossed the finish line in 12.17 seconds at Hayward Field, she set a Class 3A state championship record for the girls 100m, besting the previous record by nearly a tenth of a second.  Thomas could have been a three-time state champion…

Small ball, pitching continue to carry Bulldogs in first round playoff victory Braden Hartman lays down a bunt against the Mcloughlin/ Griswold Pioneers in the second round of the 3A State baseball Playoffs Wednesday May 27, 2026. Photo: Gary Breedlove By Eli Thomas The Chronicle  CRESWELL – Creswell head coach Kevin Feist has emphasized his…

SPRINGFIELD – The inevitable return of Oregon rain clouds held off on Monday morning for Springfield’s 77th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony. The City of Springfield partnered with the American Legion Post #40 to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice and reflect on the cost of freedom at the Veterans Plaza at Willamalane Park. Flag…

LANE COUNTY – Voters in Lane County had the option to vote on various levies and measures, including for South Lane County Fire and Rescue, Willamalane Park and Recreation District, and the Watersheds Bill of Rights in the May 19 primary election. As of May 25, around 123,000 ballots have been counted, representing about 43%…

CRESWELL – Predictably, Dick Heyman was ornery to the very end. Speaking on Monday at Heyman’s Celebration of Life ceremony at Hobby Field, Floyd Bard, President of the Emerald Empire Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, said he visited with Heyman on the day before he passed. “I went to his room, and…

Back in 1990, a group of music students at the University of Oregon put together a high-energy band that took some bluegrass, mixed in a little country, tossed in a dash of Motown, added some swing, and pretty soon they came up with the sound they were searching for. The Sugar Beets were born. Now,…

SPRINGFIELD – Creswell is not the only city hopping on the farmers market bandwagon. Starting in June, Springfield begins its own market, an offshoot of the Lane County Farmers Market that takes over the Park Blocks each Saturday in Eugene. The City is partnering with the LCFM to support the market in Springfield. The expansion…

SPRINGFIELD – A wide age range of vehicles and people gathered outside The Arc Lane County last weekend for a cars and coffee revolution competition, hosted by Women of American Muscle and featuring guest speakers Rosie the Riveters. Newer Dodge Challengers, Ford Mustangs, Chevrolet Corvettes, and Sting Rays filled the parking lot, along with older…

EUGENE – Last week, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the eighth annual 2026 State of Business program, featuring distinguished guest speakers who provided an outlook for businesses in Oregon. The program highlighted economic challenges and opportunities in the region. Local businesses such as Springfield Utility Board, Lane Transit District, PeaceHealth, and Chambers Construction…

Cottage Grove Police Chief Cory Chase accepted the Achievement & Excellence honor at the annual Oregon Association Chiefs of Police conference in Pendleton last week. He and the Cottage Grove Police Department were recognized for achieving their initial accreditation. Per the OACP, “We offer special recognition to the agencies receiving their INITIAL accreditation, a significant…

Springfield Police officers responded to Riverbend Hospital on May 3 to investigate a stabbing incident. Officers learned a male victim was dropped off at the hospital and had sustained multiple stab wounds. One wound was a slash to the chest area with a sharp object that required 62 stitches. Officers also learned the injuries were…

SPRINGFIELD – The Oregon Funeral Directors Association last week named Major Family Funeral Home, 112 A St., its 2026 Funeral Home of the Year from among 277 funeral homes across the state. Owners Todd and Joy Slack, left, received the award last week at the 2026 OFDA Convention in Eugene by OFDA President Elizabeth Johnson.

SPRINGFIELD — PeaceHealth and Eugene Emergency Physicians (EEP) have finalized an agreement to continue working together on emergency department physician services in Lane County. This three-year agreement for both PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend and PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center follows several weeks of discussions focused on strengthening emergency care in the…

Beginning June 1, all households applying for or renewing SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits will be required to complete an interview, a return to standard federal regulations aimed at ensuring benefit accuracy. This requirement follows a temporary waiver during the Covid-19 pandemic that allowed some households to skip renewal interviews. The mandatory interviews are…

The next Free Fishing Weekend in Oregon is set for Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7. This annual event allows residents and nonresidents to fish, crab, or clam for free in any open area. No licenses or endorsements are needed; however, all other regulations apply, including bag limits and size restrictions. Additionally, salmon and trout with…

Dear Editor: I received a copy of the Creswell 2026-7 Visitors Guide. It is a nice publication. But the Creswell’s Rich History page is troubling. The Kalapuya have been in what is now Creswell for thousands of years (much longer than the Euro-American settlers the article names) and nurtured the fertile land from which Creswell…

SPRINGFIELD – Brooklyn Anderson has spent the spring chasing down two milestone marks in Oregon high school track and field history. The Thurston senior reached both of them during the Midwestern League district meet on Thursday at Silke Field. Anderson ran 13.99 seconds in the qualifying heat of the 100-meter hurdles to become the fourth…

SPRINGFIELD – Taylor Suiter followed her game plan to perfection. The Thurston sophomore went wire-to-wire to win the girls 300 hurdles in 46.21 seconds at the Midwestern League district track meet on Saturday at Silke Field. That was the fastest time of the year for Suiter. “My goal was to start as fast as I…

CRESWELL – Look no further than last season’s girls basketball team at Creswell High School to get a glimpse of the athletic program’s success. The Bulldogs went 21-8 and finished fifth in the state, lifted by the play of their three senior leaders – Elliette Kinney, Raelee Green, and Kylee Leonard. Well, those three athletes…

SPRINGFIELD – A late start to the track and field season hasn’t hurt Springfield junior Sailor Hall, who won the girls shot put and discus at the Midwestern League district meet on Saturday at Silke Field. Hall is no stranger to the postseason as she will be back at state this weekend after finishing fifth…

THURSTON – After a May 2 doubleheader loss to Class 5A No. 1 Crater, Thurston had a 5-7 league record, and had lost six of its past nine games. Since that point, the Colts have seven victories in a row, albeit with one coming by forfeit. Thanks to their own hot streak and a North…

SPRINGFIELD – Incoming Drifter Peyton Tyner had a weekend to remember in the NWAC Tournament, finishing 10-for-22 with two doubles, a home run and seven RBI across five games for Lane Community College, to help the Titans reach the NWAC championship game. The Marist High School graduate also scored five runs and had a walk-off…

SPRINGFIELD – A new general manager is bringing several new amenities to Hamlin Sports Complex this summer. The Springfield Drifters begin their fifth season in the West Coast League on Friday night at Bend. When they play their home opener against Yakima on Tuesday, fans will see new features at the ballpark. “We are doing…

■ CRESWELL defeated South Umpqua/Days Creek 4-3 in a non-league regular season finale. The Bulldogs scored all four runs in the top of the first inning. Landon Vaughn, Colton Hartman, and Jaxon Pelham all had two hits. ■ PLEASANT HILL won its final two games of the season, both non-league matchups. The Billies defeated Toledo…

■ PLEASANT HILL defeated Toledo 12-11 in a non-league regular-season finale. Khloe Perkins scored the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning, and also pitched all eight innings, with 13 strikeouts. Only one of her 11 runs allowed was earned. In their opening game of the state playoffs, the Billies lost to Willamina…

CRESWELL (21-5, 14-1, #2) ■ Leading off: The Bulldogs are the No. 3 seed in the Class 3A state tournament, and play McLoughlin/Griswold (14-12, 9-5) on Wednesday. The 14th-seeded Pioneers defeated #19 seed Elmira 5-4 on Monday, but have won only three of their past 10 games. The Bulldogs have won 17 of 18 games.…

RECAPS ■ COTTAGE GROVE competed in the Class 4A-4 Sky Em League Championships on Friday and Saturday. Micah Hanke won a league title in the boys 800m with a time of 1:58.44. Lucas O’Hara won a title in the boys high jump with a mark of 1.79m (5-10.5). Jacob Dugas won the boys triple jump…

Thurston’s Levi Woodman hit a home run Wednesday. Photo by Pat Edmison By ELI THOMAS THE CHRONICLE THURSTON – Thurston head coach Dennis Minium has been emphasizing how important the return of sophomore outfielder Levi Woodman was in allowing the Colts to reach their potential. Woodman returned from a lateral meniscus tear on April 28,…

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-26-1036986-SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, BLAKE BURKERT AND KALEIGH BURKERT, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OF OREGON, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS), AS NOMINEE FOR KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND…

Marie Longfellow, age 86, of Cottage Grove, Oregon, passed away on April 24, 2026, in the town where she was born and spent her life, leaving behind a legacy of intelligence, passion, and deep connection to her community and family history. Marie was born on June 1, 1939, in Cottage Grove, Oregon, to Reazen Harlen…

COTTAGE GROVE – The 3rd annual North Star Volleyball Jamboree returns Thursday, Aug. 27 – this time hosted at Cottage Grove High School. The preseason tournament features the girls varsity teams from Springfield, Thurston, Cottage Grove, Creswell, and Pleasant Hill high schools. The tournament was conceived as a way to shine a spotlight on girls…

*ALL PHOTOS BY BOB WILLIAMS* COTTAGE GROVE – The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus on Monday brought its authentic, One-Ring, Big Top show to Bohemia Park. Sponsored by the Coast Fork Kiwanis Club. The festivities featured two main show performances. This year’s brand-new performance featured Big Cats presented by Trey Key, trapeze aerialist Simone, the Perez…

COTTAGE GROVE – With yellow stripes painted on the road, shrubbery planted in the mulch, and light fixtures and signage safely secured, the City of Cottage Grove celebrated the completion of the Main Street Revitalization Project last Saturday with a block party. Construction started around February, 2025 to upgrade five blocks of the historic commercial…

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield City Council this week considered annexing property on International Way, which was floated as a potential site for a behavioral health hospital. At the regular session on Monday, the council was presented with a proposal to annex parcels located to the north of International Way, between 500 and 700 International Way,…

COTTAGE GROVE – The Oregon Gran Fondo is an annual mass-start cycling event held in May. Translated from Italian as “Big Ride,” it is a semi-competitive endurance challenge designed for riders of all skill levels. Saturday, cyclists from across the county took to the streets. Among them were notable local riders: Mark LaPage, 62, of…