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Over 90 animals rescued from Dorena property

DORENA – A seizure of at least 92 animals were rescued from a Dorena property earlier this week. Lane County Animal Services (LCAS) – alongside Lane County Sheriff’s Office, Greenhill Humane Society (GHS), Willamette Horse Outreach Alliance (WHOA), and H&H Veterinary Care (H&H) – on…

Saunders drives Colts success from the mound

EUGENE – As a freshman last season, Grady Saunders secured Thurston’s state title with a walk-off, extra-inning, inside-the-park home run. This season, Saunders secured the title through his play on the mound, pitching 6.1 innings, striking out four, and shutting out a West Albany team…

Unhoused conversation continues 

COTTAGE GROVE – Following the City’s May 18 work session to discuss how to manage Cottage Grove’s unhoused population, city manager Mike Sauerwein provided a history lesson and staff suggestions to council May 28. “I think we’ve got good momentum coming out of the work…

Embree takes control of Drifters in Year 3

SPRINGFIELD – Just before the Springlfield Drifters held their media day on Monday at Hamlin Sports Complex, season-altering news was released by the team.  Tommy Richards, the Drifters’ head coach since their inception, unexpectedly stepped down and was replaced by assistant coach Alan Embree –…

Springfield tax lot talk piques citizen interest, concerns

SPRINGFIELD – The council chambers were packed earlier this week with at least 75 people in attendance, most of whom were there to participate in the public hearings. Although there were four public hearings on the agenda, the majority of community engagement was on the…

Update: Ice storm damages, repairs cost Cottage Grove $3 million

COTTAGE GROVE – The final tally is in, and January’s ice storm cost the City a total of $2,926,508.14, according to public works and development director Faye Stewart. This dollar amount includes city staff pay, administration cost to date, city equipment operating expenses, contract expenses,…

Willamalane opens Thurston Hills bike trails

CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT SPRINGFIELD – The mountain bike trails at Thurston Hills Natural Area are open for riding – although the “Super Maple” trail remains closed for maintenance work.  The Peter DeFazio System of Trails at Thurston Hills Natural Area contains four downhill-only biking trails…

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