It’s been 10 years now that I can’t just give my mom a call, to say “hi,” to get a recipe or share an experience. I always miss her the most in May. She always told me I was her best Mother’s Day gift (don’t…

Big Blue, once a workhouse, is now a lawn ornament in Lorane. PHOTO PROVIDED LORANE — Another quiet celebration combined with sad tones took place one morning, when Jim helped a man load his big Ford tractor onto a trailer and haul it away. Big…

Jenni Donley Hello from Creswell Rocks! Painting and hiding rocks is a fun way to engage the whole family, get out and about in Creswell, and brighten the day of someone else in our community. Here are some tips on getting started painting rocks: 1.…

Cheri Spaulding, owner of Rock Nest Training & Pet Care, suggests incorporating games into training. Contact her at 541-895-3162. My favorite saying is, “A tired dog is a good dog.” Now that you’re home more often while in quarantine, it is a great time to…

COVID-19 case information this week is being released by zip codes, and public health officials say that the data could help identify virus hot spots forming and allow more regionalized lockdown measures to take place.  “With the restrictions projected to relax in the somewhat near-future,…

The multi-purpose courts at Coiner Park aren’t getting much use these days. If you have driven by Coiner Park recently, you have probably seen a flash of bright green and blue jump out at you. The City of Cottage Grove is using the conditions forced upon…

Thank you for the kind words the past several weeks, and your generous donations. Almost daily, your recognition of our efforts pour in with cards, letters, notations on envelopes, “memo” phone calls … simple, encouraging and heartfelt support. We’re not out of the woods, yet…