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Doris Mae (Voth) Harris

Sept. 26, 1930 – March 11, 2020 Doris Mae (Voth) Harris Doris Mae (Voth) Harris was born on Sept. 26,1930 in Thief River Falls, Minn. and passed away peacefully on March 11, 2020 at Sacred Heart Riverbend Hospital in Springfield,…

Death Notices

MUTH – Patsy Anne Muth, 79, of Creswell, died Feb. 20, 2020. Arrangements by Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. LICHTER – Sheldon M. Lichter, 80, of Springfield, died March 14, 2020. Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Services in…

Educators getting paid

On March 17, Gov. Kate Brown issued an executive order stating that, “Public schools shall continue to regularly pay all employees of public schools.” Public schools subject to this order also can require school employees to report to work to…

Schools close, class goes on

Olivia and Owen Flint are working on their math and handwriting at home under the supervision of mom Christina Flint. Christina Flint/Photo With schools closed until at least April 28, parents are finding innovative alternatives to continue their children’s learning.…

State of Emergency

Signs of the COVID-19 pandemic are evident throughout the area. Above, painted rocks promoting cleanliness with a silly twist are crafted by Jenni Donley and hidden around town, and houses of faith are closed to group gatherings. Mike Nordtvedt/Lifeslice Photography…

Ounce of prevention is good advice today

In 1733, Benjamin Franklin, a native of Boston, then a prominent citizen of Philadelphia, made a visit to his hometown and was vastly impressed how well the city had organized and prepared for handling fires. On his return to Philly…

Our Stories

Seth, Melissa, and Lyla Clark, Blue Valley Bistro Seth and Melissa Clark, Blue Valley Bistro Seth, a careful thinker with a level head, and who owns Creswell and Coburg’s Blue Valley Bistros and the Highway 58 Coffee cart in Pleasant…

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