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Elections: Cottage Grove City Council Q&A

Editor’s note: Chalice Savage is running against incumbent Kenneth Roberts for the council’s at-large position. Jon Stinnett is running unopposed for the vacant Ward 2 council position and incumbent Greg Ervin is running for his previously held Ward 4 position. Not all candidates chose to…

Elections: Springfield City Council Q&A

Editor’s note: In a runoff race, Kori Rodley and Johanis Tadeo vie for the Ward 3 spot on Springfield City Council held now by Sheri Moore. Both the council and mayor positions are four-year terms.  Rodley (left) and Tadeo (right). Q: What will your top…

Northern Lights farm offering spooky, safe fun

EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLE Steve Daletas, who recently won second place at Safeway’s World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off contest in California for a pumpkin that weighed 2,174 pounds, stands behind one of his prized pumpkins at Northern Lights Tree Farm. See how the local farm is handling…

In the market? Tips for buying a house ‘sight unseen’

If you’re thinking about buying a house, you’re probably wondering how best to go about it. The truth is, you can still do in-person tours in some places, depending on the local regulations, but many people are buying homes right now without stepping foot inside…

Lane County mails ballots; should arrive by Oct. 21

Lane County elections officials mailed ballots today for the Nov. 3, 2020 general election. Most voters should receive their ballots by Wednesday, Oct. 21. Officials said they expected a surge in last-minute voter registrations, and confirmed that happened. Ballots for those newly registered voters will…

Resources, support still available for wildfire survivors

Residents have been encouraged to submit access agreements to allow cleanup teams to begin removal of hazardous materials from burned properties, county officials said. Oregon’s Debris Management Task Force leaders have urged residents to Right of Entry forms. Removal of hazardous waste is the first step…

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