Category Community

Yost injured in accident

CRESWELL – Mary Ellen Yost, who taught music for three decades at Creslane Elementary School and has led the community choir since October 2016, suffered serious injuries in a car accident Friday, Nov. 25, on Dillard Rd. Yost has been in the ICU at Oregon…

Holiday festivities underway

The scene is looking merry and bright around the Southern Willamette Valley, with plenty of family-friendly events kicking off this weekend.  In Cottage Grove on Saturday, Dec. 3, the Chamber is hosting a full day of holiday events. Have breakfast with Santa at the fire…

‘Pumped’ up for new beginning

SPRINGFIELD – Last week, the Pump Cafe hosted a ribbon cutting celebrating its new ownership — Chloe Nossaman, 19, a recent Thurston High School gradate. “I just graduated high school; I didn’t want to go to college, I wanted something creative,” Nossaman said modestly. “When…

‘Trading’ stories, advice from hands-on women

Lane Community College Advanced Technology and Apprenticeship last week hosted its first “Women in Trades” with a panelist of business leaders, providing a networking opportunity for young women seeking to work in trades.  About 100 people attended with 19 different companies and eight different LCC…

Mood-boosting chocolate

As we enter winter, many folks are sharing with me in my work as a nutritional health coach that the shorter and darker days are impacting their mood. It’s not uncommon for folks living in the rainy northwest to experience SAD or “Seasonal Affect Disorder.”…

Police logs: week of Nov. 23

Cottage Grove MONDAY, OCT. 24■ 12:09 pm: Criminal mischief, CGSummary: There was a broken window on two vehicles at the address, parked in the driveway. No surveillance was found at the residence or in the neighborhood, nor were there any suspect clues or items left…

Valley honors Veterans

Across the Southern Willamette Valley, as storm clouds gathered, and blustery winds kicked up the fall foliage, communities gathered last week to honor the service of military men and women.  In Cottage Grove, the historic armory building was the backdrop for a touching and thoughtful…

Grove votes in new mayor

Creswell keeps Stram The results are in for the Southern Willamette Valley midterm elections — and new faces on the Cottage Grove city council are sure to shake things up over the next few years.  Incumbent Jeff Gowing, 60, fell short of just over 200…

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