Chronicle News Service

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…