“For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.” Psalm 139: 13-14 This past year, I received the gift of COVID-19 for Christmas. On New Year’s Day, as I[Read More…]
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Death Notice: Henke
■ Lisa Marie Henke, 67, of Eugene, died Jan. 28, 2025. Arrangements: Sunset Hills Funeral Home.
Richard Dean Wordeman: Nov.19, 1946- Feb. 3, 2025
Richard Dean Wordeman, son of William Wordeman and Colleen Moore, was born November 19, 1946 in Gordon, Nebraska and died February 3rd, 2025. Rich died peacefully at his home in Creswell, Oregon at the age of 78. Rich grew up in Cheyenne, Wyoming but also loved spending summers at his[Read More…]
Legal Notices: Edition of Feb. 13, 2025
TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-24-996958-SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, VICTORIA EWING AND JENNIFER BURSCH, NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON, BUT WITH THE RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP as Grantor to WESTERN TITLE & ESCROW COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.[Read More…]
Police Call Logs: Feb. 3-9
Springfield Police Department MONDAY, FEB. 3 (93 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (21), Theft (10), Criminal trespass (5) 12:23 am: Person stop, 285-block S. 18th St. 2:25 am: DUII, 7th St./Main St. 2:47 am: Shot(s) fired, 1719 17th St. 9:03 am: Theft by deception, 1146 Quinalt St. 9:14 am:[Read More…]
Fighting the blight: Dorris Ranch replant initiative nearly complete
SPRINGFIELD – Willamalane Park and Recreation District is in the final stages of replanting 35 acres of blight-resistant filbert trees at Dorris Ranch. “This multi-phase project started in 2016,” said Eric Adams, Willamalane Planning, Parks, and Facilities Director. “We became aware of the (Eastern Filbert Blight) fungus around 2014. It[Read More…]
Karlyn Erika Campbell: April 16, 1941-Jan.14, 2025
Karlyn Campbell, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, she was known for her kindness, strength, and unwavering love for her family. She touched countless lives with her warmth and wisdom, leaving behind a legacy of[Read More…]
Philip Michael ‘Mike’ Newman: June 9, 1944-Jan. 21, 2025
Philip Michael “Mike” Newman passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, in Eugene, Oregon. Born on June 9, 1944, in Bend, Oregon, to Philip and Mary (Hayes) Newman, Mike lived a life full of passion, service, and family love. Mike grew up in Oregon, developing a love for the outdoors[Read More…]
Springfield Chamber stows away time capsule in plain sight
SPRINGFIELD – Last week, the Springfield Chamber sealed away the contents of its time capsule for the next 25 years. No – it’s not buried or even sealed behind a protective case; it’s on display for all to see. “We decided, like Springfield does, that we’re going to do it[Read More…]
Saturday at the Wildish: Josue keeping music of Holly, Valens alive
SPRINGFIELD – Legendary country artist Waylon Jennings said he was always haunted by his final conversation with Buddy Holly. The young musicians were in Clear Lake, Iowa, on Feb. 2, 1959, amid a 24-day, 24-show winter tour – a gauntlet through a succession of frigid Northwestern towns. A day[Read More…]