After months missing, a Cottage Grove man’s body has been recovered in Dorena Lake. Robert Ray Bennett II, 61, of Cottage Grove, went missing on Dec. 28, 2024. Bennett was last seen standing on the bank of Brice Creek at a campsite east of Cedar Creek Campground on Brice Creek[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle Staff Report
Vehicle in McKenzie River made for tough rescue
On March 5th at about 8 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded with Oregon State Police to a vehicle that had crashed into the McKenzie River near milepost 31 on McKenzie Highway. Multiple area fire agencies responded as well, including McKenzie Fire and Eugene Springfield Fire. The response was complicated[Read More…]
Public invited to comment on future land use at Cottage Grove and Dorena reservoirs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE), invites community members to participate in shaping the future of land management at Cottage Grove and Dorena reservoirs. Three in-person public meetings are being held in Springfield, Creswell, and Cottage Grove. Meeting participants can learn about the draft 2025 Master Plan[Read More…]
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Go2: March Calendar of Events
FRIDAY, FEB. 28 ■ Ribbon Cutting, 2-3 p.m., Castle of Games, 2100 Main St., Springfield. Celebrate the new location of Castle of Games with a free set of dice while supplies last. ■ Last Friday Art Walk, 6-8 p.m., Historic Downtown District, Cottage Grove. Enjoy an evening stroll through participating[Read More…]
Weekly Civc Club Meetings
WEEKLY ON WEDNESDAYS ■ Coast Fork Kiwanis Club, noon, Sol Azteca, 3015 Row River Rd., Cottage Grove. ■ Springfield Rotary Club, noon, Springfield Elks, 1701 Centennial Blvd. ■ Elks Bingo at the Elks Lodge, 775 N. River Rd. Doors & Lounge open at 5 p.m. Early bird bingo at 6:30[Read More…]
Civic Engagement Calendar: March
MONDAY, MARCH 3 TUESDAY, MARCH 4 MONDAY, MARCH 10 TUESDAY, MARCH 11 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 FRIDAY, MARCH 14 TUESDAY, MARCH 18 THURSDAY, MARCH 20 MONDAY, MARCH 24 SATURDAY, MARCH 29 Springfield City Hall: 225 5th St.; Creswell City Hall: 72 S. 2nd St.; Cottage Grove City Hall: 400 E. Main[Read More…]
Two auto accidents involving pedestrians leave one dead
On Sunday, Feb. 23, at 8:28 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 99, near milepost 3, in Lane County. The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Acura MDX, operated by Jaidene Raie Torgison, 18, of Creswell, struck a pedestrian, Gary Dale Obert, 54, of[Read More…]
Police Logs: Feb. 17-23, 2025
Springfield Police MONDAY, FEB. 17 (76 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (21), Person stop (6), Dispute (5) 6:52 am: Person stop, E. 22nd Ave./Glenwood Blvd., EUG 8:10 am: Recovered stolen vehicle, Pioneer Pkwy. W./B St. 8:32 am: Theft, 2525 Olympic St. 9:28 am: Burglary, 4425 Main St. 11:08 am:[Read More…]
One injured in apartment fire
SPRINGFIELD – A second-alarm fire broke out at the Northgate Manor Apartments in the 1800 block of L St early on Feb. 12, prompting a swift response from Eugene Springfield Fire. Firefighters arrived at the scene around 2:44 a.m. to find heavy flames emanating from the second floor of the[Read More…]
Obituaries & Tributes
Death Notices: Duncan, Loftus, Fritz, Howarth, Elam, Knees, Book
■ William Leroy Duncan Jr. 62, of Eugene, died March 5. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Michael D. Loftus, 73, died March 5. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Susan Dru Fritz, 65, of Eugene, died March 7. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Donald Ralph Howarth, 75, of Eugene, died March 7. Arrangements: Sunset[Read More…]
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