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Rodeo redux: Hell on Hooves makes return

CRESWELL – With its traditional Grand Parade and a day that’s chock-full of fun activities, the rodeo returns for the second consecutive year to add even more action to the scene. Now, thanks to a local family who wanted to do something special and long-lasting…

Tips for budgeting summer travel costs

Build a budget before booking ■ Estimate total costs for transportation, lodging, food, activities, fees, and tips.■ Add a 10% to 15% buffer for unexpected expenses.■ Create a daily spending target for meals, activities, and souvenirs. Plan food and activities in advance ■ Decide where…

Missing woman’s body recovered

COTTAGE GROVE – At about 1:30 p.m. on June 22, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office was notified that Marjorie Ann Gray’s vehicle had been located in the Mosby Creek area, east of Cottage Grove. The vehicle was discovered by individuals working in the vicinity. Gray…

Children’s performer arrested, bomb threat investigated

SPRINGFIELD – A children’s performer was arrested on multiple sex abuse charges after Springfield Police investigated allegations involving a 12-year-old and a 14-year-old, with incidents reportedly occurring between Jan. 1, 2023, and June 9, 2026. Patrick O’Neill, 62, of Springfield, who is better known by…

Creswell pair arrested for sex crimes

CRESWELL – Following a month-long investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a juvenile, two Creswell residents were arrested June 25 in the 82900-block of Scott Lane. Aubry Siobhan Blaylock, 28, and Erik Michael Maynes, 32, were taken into custody and booked at the Lane…

Legal Notices: Edition of July 2, 2026

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE File No. 26-01012OR Reference is made to that certain deed of trust made by Kristin Nelson and Roy Nelson, as grantor, to Cascade Escrow, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee…

Dancing, reading kick off library series

SPRINGFIELD – Last Wednesday, the Springfield Public Library and History Museum launched the 2026 Summer Reading Program with a free, multicultural event featuring Tahitian dance and storytelling by Anavai O Te Ora. The traditional dance of Tahiti, ‘Ori Tahiti, was showcased and taught to attendees.…