Day April 4, 2018

Village Green Resort and Gardens

With all the attractions that Southern Lane County has to offer, it’s impossible to see everything in just one day, let alone an entire weekend. People flock from miles around to enjoy the local wineries, culture-rich cities, and awe-inspiring bike and hiking trails. Thankfully, there…

The Axe & Fiddle Public House

Cottage Grove is a mecca of locally owned restaurants featuring unique entertainment, intimate ambiances and comfortable environments. The Axe & Fiddle on East Main Street is a prime example of this. The Axe & Fiddle is a perfect place to stop and unwind, not only…

Joe’s Dinner

As many Creswell residents have undoubtedly noticed, Joe’s Diner, a staple of Creswell dining, has a For Sale sign in its window. Those concerned about losing their favorite spot to eat, talk and relax can breathe easy, for the beloved restaurant shall live on. Currently…

Howard homer highlights split week

Bulldog baseball split a pair last week, falling 3-5 to host Cascade Christian on March 26 but, on the strength of Dean Howard’s three-run homer, defeated host Oakridge 4-3 on March 29. At Cascade Christian, Coach Chris Whitmore said ”a couple of mental errors” cost…

Help stop new paper tariffs; 600,000 newspaper jobs at risk

The threat of paper tariffs has been a deep concern for our company and the entire newspaper industry since last fall, when one lone paper supplier, North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC), sought protection from Canadian paper imports by filing a petition with the U.S. Department…

A matter of transparency, honesty and honor

Every State in our Union has laws to protect the citizens and we have a unique one that pertains to open meetings by governing bodies. This law pertains to rules and regulations that must be followed and concern city councils, school boards, fire districts, etc.…