CRESWELL – Sure, flying around the world in 2024 in a single-engine airplane is an incredible feat – but obviously it’s much easier now than it was 100 years ago, when it was first accomplished. Still, Bob Bates and Barry Payne – more commonly referred to as Bob and Baz[Read More…]
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Simpsons, street art take center stage at Springfield’s BLOCK Party
SPRINGFIELD – The 5th annual Springfield Block Party had something for its visitors – and something for the Homer folks, too. This year marked the 10th anniversary of the Homer Simpson mural at 5th Avenue and Main Street. To celebrate the occasion, the city handed out free pink, sprinkled donuts[Read More…]
Local poker run to benefit Wheels 4 Warriors
CRESWELL – After hearing a friend talk about motorcycles during their military days, P.J. “Road Runner” Johnson was certainly curious what all the excitement was about. “I didn’t get my first bike until I got back from Afghanistan,” said Johnson, Chapter Commander of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. “That came[Read More…]
Musician Brian Kelly goes solo in Springfield, Cottage Grove next week
CRESWELL – You know when you hold a seashell to your ear and it sounds like you’re hearing the ocean? You’re actually just hearing amplified background noise. Singer-songwriter Brian Kelly calls his solo musical act “Oceanography,” and it’s pretty mysterious, much like the seashell. It gives his music special meaning[Read More…]
Coaches find value in preseason North Star Volleyball Jam
SPRINGFIELD – All five volleyball coaches agreed on one thing about the inaugural North Star Jamboree at Springfield High School on Aug. 29. It was a smashing success. “Jamborees really are a unique opportunity to play good ball and also play with your lineup a little bit and take[Read More…]
HSSZ: New turf, same Thurston Colts dominance
SPRINGFIELD – When Noah Blair connected with Matt Newell on a 65-yard touchdown pass during Friday night’s season-opening drive, it quickly became apparent that the Thurston teammates are going to be frequently mentioned in the same breath this season. Blair, a senior, accounted for 429 yards and five touchdowns while[Read More…]
Honoring Levi Foster: Over $7K raised in Cottage Grove for PTSD relief for veterans, families
COTTAGE GROVE – Ever since he died by suicide more than two years ago, Levi Foster left behind a loving family and a lifelong group of friends struggling to make sense of what happened. As a U.S. Marine, he had served nine months in Afghanistan, returning home with some shrapnel[Read More…]
Around-the-world flight to stop at Creswell Airport
CRESWELL – A UFO sighting in Creswell? That’s right, but in this case, instead of Unidentified Flying Objects, it will be United Flying Octogenarians – and they will be descending upon Creswell’s Hobby Field Airport on Sept. 7 as they celebrate an extra special commemorative flight. Two “octogenarians,” or[Read More…]
Review: Jenny Don’t disappoint
SPRINGFIELD – As you can imagine, anyone who grows up with Jenny Don’t as a stage name is going to play with a bit of an edge. Ready to push the limits. Music with an attitude. “I was ornery growing up. People were always saying, ‘Jenny, don’t!’ Parents, teachers, bus[Read More…]
Car show to assist suicide prevention
COTTAGE GROVE — The family of Levi Foster is hopeful, after his suicide two years ago, that they can help other families of veterans dealing with tragedies. Part of that healing process begins this weekend, Aug. 16-17, with the Levi Foster Rod and Custom Car Show at Cottage Grove CDJR[Read More…]
