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Edna Evalyn Teel

Edna Evalyn Teel, a longtime resident of Lane County, passed away peacefully in her sleep Aug. 17, 2020 at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her husband George Teel, a brother Roy who died in WWII,…

Oregon releases rates for 2021 health plans

SALEM – Small businesses and individuals who buy their own health insurance can now see the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation’s final rate decisions for 2021 health insurance plans.  The division reviews and approves rates through a detailed and transparent…

Death Notices

Gartman – William Wesley Gartman, 77, of Cottage Grove died Aug. 15, 2020. Arrangements by Musgroves. Melton – Rae Jean Melton, 67, of Springfield died Aug. 16, 2020. Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Services. Rose – Kathleen A. Rose,…

Teresa Luce

Teresa Luce, better known as Teri, died peacefully at the age of 58 on July 10, 2020 after having heart complications.  Teri began her life as Teresa J. Smith, born on Sept. 1 1961, to Michael and Donna Smith, of…

Charles Hinkle

Charles Raymond Hinkle, died July 23, 2020, one day before his 80th birthday. He died with his wife of 60 years, Carol Hinkle, by his side in Springfield, Oregon. Charles was born on July 24, 1940, to Clarence Hinkle Sr.…

Carol Juanita Rose

Carol Juanita Rose, 89, of Cottage Grove passed away August 6, 2020. She was born on August 22, 1930, to Donald V. and Helen (White) Hardwick in Los Angeles, California.  She attended schools in Rosemead, California, and Fresno, California. She…

Carol McAllister

Carol June McAllister of Springfield, Oregon, passed away on Aug. 5, 2020, surrounded by family. She was born in Everett, Washington, on March 4, 1937, the daughter of Harold Potter and Ethel B. Meyer. Carol was the oldest of four…

Donald Calvin Potter

Donald Calvin Potter (Donnie) was born on Nov. 7, 1954, in Cottage Grove. He was the fourth son of Thomas C. and Joyce (Clark) Potter and died unexpectedly on Aug.12, 2020, at the age of 65. Donnie attended Cottage Grove…

NATIONAL EVENTS WITH HYPER-LOCAL IMPACT

UNITED STATES CENSUS SURVEY FACT: Self-response rates through Aug. 14: Springfield (70.6%),   Creswell (68.1%) and  Cottage Grove (67.4%). FACT: Response rate in Oregon (as of Aug. 14) is 66.2%. … Washington (69.6%) and Idaho (68.1%) have higher rates than Oregon. FACT:…

Nina Kocks

Nina V. Kocks, 94, passed peacefully away on July 31, 2020 in Roseburg surrounded by family. Although Nina was born in South Dakota and grew up in Missouri as an only child, she spent most of her life in Springfield, Oregon.…

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