Year 2024

Cecil L. Lockard, Jr.: Oct. 27, 1955 – Oct. 13, 2024

Cecil L. Lockard, Jr. passed away on October 13, 2024, in Eugene, Oregon. Also known to family and close friends as “Bud,” he was born in Cottage Grove, Oregon, on October 27, 1955, to parents Cecil and Shirley Lockard. Cecil graduated from Creswell High School…

CASA Lane County aims to support children in need

EUGENE —  Over the sounds of silverware meeting plates and eager applause, Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Val Hoyle took the stage at CASA Lane County’s Voices for Kids Luncheon on Oct. 16 in front of nearly 300 people.  The free event aimed to inspire…

Creswell discussing 2nd Street improvement options

CRESWELL — Home to the Creswell Bakery and encircled by pastel-painted residences, South Second Street boasts its fair share of activity and needed street repairs.  On Oct. 28, the Creswell City Council resumed an ongoing conversation for over a month at its work session, broaching…

Creswell City Council seeking to revise ‘72-hour rule’

CRESWELL — The dust has settled since the Grants Pass v. Johnson case was overturned, and the city attorney is again drafting an ordinance to re-address the unhoused situation in Creswell. In June, the Supreme Court issued its decision in the Grants Pass v. Johnson…

Colts roll on Senior Night, march into playoffs  

THURSTON – The Colts streaked past Eagle Point 5-0 in their last regular-season game on Senior Night. However, it didn’t seem easy at first. The Colts struggled in the first half, lacking energy and connection, which resulted in a scoreless first half. The Colts went…

HSSZ Previews & Recaps: Nov. 7 Edition

Previews VOLLEYBALL PLEASANT HILL (27-1, #1) Setting up: The Billies charge into the quarterfinals this Friday. They have a rematch against Westside Christian. Although the Billies have the edge over the Eagles based on the record, this might be the biggest test of their playoff…

The Main Event: Nov. 7 Edition

NO. 12 BURNS AT NO. 6 COTTAGE GROVE ■ Game facts: Saturday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m…. Location: 1375 S. River Rd. … The Highlanders finished the regular season at 7-2 and the Lions are 9-0. ■ What2Know: The Lions have played their first playoff…

HSSZ Football Recaps: Nov. 7 Edition

CRESWELL 16, LA PINE 6 ■ RECAP: The Bulldogs sealed their season with a 4-5 record and No.22 ranking. After a first-quarter safety, Hunter Mustin scored on a 2-yard run. The missed extra-point try left Creswell with an 8-0 lead. QB Darien Dewey had a…