Connected Lane County awarded $1.4M to help fund wages for unserved youth Connected Lane County last week received a $1.4 million Future Ready Oregon Round Two Workforce Ready Grant from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. Connected Lane County is a nonprofit organization with locations in Eugene and Springfield with the mission[Read More…]
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Class Acts
Fall Coloring Contest Winners 2023
Gilbert Allen Yearous: Nov. 18, 1928-Oct. 12, 2023
Gilbert Allen Yearous, a devoted family man, passionate forester, and lover of life, passed away peacefully on Oct. 12, 2023, in his birthplace of Cottage Grove, Ore. Born on Nov. 18, 1928, to the late Roscoe and Nora (Hull) Yearous, he was an integral part of the community throughout his[Read More…]
Tribute: Sharron Marie Kyle Matthews-Lyons
Sharron Marie Kyle Matthews-Lyons Oct. 5, 2023 Sharron Marie Kyle Matthews-Lyons passed away on Oct. 5, 2023, she was 82. She was married to Ronald Vincent Lyons, whom she adored and preceded her in death. Sharron was born in the state of Washington to parents Leslie Carmen Kyle and Iva[Read More…]
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Public Safety: Week of Oct. 26
SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT MONDAY, OCT. 16 (71 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (12), Dispute (5), Theft (4) 10:15 am: Theft from vehicle, 532 S. 48th Pl. 10:36 am: Fraud, 3300 Gateway St. 1:19 pm: Theft, 3000 Gateway St. 2:33 pm: DUII, Nugget Way/Newman St., Eugene 3:12 pm: Hit &[Read More…]
Classifieds: Week of Oct. 26
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Community Bulletin Board: PH Future Farmers, Creswell Masonic Lodge
Pleasant Hill Future Farmers going national PLEASANT HILL — The Pleasant Hill Future Farmers of America Chapter is taking five high-achieving students to the upcoming FFA National Convention from Oct. 31-Nov. 5 in Indianapolis, Ind. Students will attend various workshops and competitions throughout the event to develop leadership skills and[Read More…]
K-9 Ripp needs a bullet-proof vest
COTTAGE GROVE — The Cottage Grove Police Department and nonprofit Keeping K-9s in Kevlar have launched a joint initiative to secure a bullet-resistant vest for K-9 Ripp, law enforcement team member. With limited budgetary resources, law enforcement departments often rely on non-profit organizations to acquire the necessary equipment to[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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