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SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Chamber celebrated Dr. Matthew Collins on his first solo gig as a dentist at his office last Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Two Rivers Dental, 1717 Centennial Blvd., Suite #3, is a classic oral healthcare facility, with a receptionist desk at…

SPRINGFIELD – A group of seventh graders in the Springfield area has been building a functioning robot out of Legos, motors, and a sensor since last August. Last Saturday, they put their work to the test for the 2025-26 Intel Oregon FIRST LEGO Challenge Championship…

SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Utility Board (SUB) general manager Jeff Nelson is retiring at the end of June after serving 30 years with the community-owned water and electric utility. The board is now faced with the task of recruiting a new general manager. During SUB’s January…

EUGENE – The Oregon State University Extension Service in Lane County is offering a nine-part workshop series titled “Adulting 101” for youth ages 13-18. The program covers topics such as self-defense, budgeting, and career readiness. Adulting 101 will be held on Monday evenings and Saturday…

JUNCTION CITY – The Oregon State University Extension Small Farms Program will host Rural Living Day on March 7 at Junction City High School. The event for rural landowners includes sessions on weed management, soils, tree identification, and more. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m., with…

GLENWOOD – On Jan. 13 at 7 a.m., deputies from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to a physical dispute at the intersection of East 14th and Lexington avenues in Glenwood. They spoke with several individuals involved in the incident and witnesses, and reviewed surveillance…

COOS BAY – On Jan. 14, at 11:46 a.m., Oregon State Police received information regarding a possible sighting of Marcquis Andrew Lee White, 33, who was wanted in connection with an assault on Jan. 12 in Springfield. Bandon Police Chief Cory Dhillon arrived at the…

COTTAGE GROVE – On Jan. 20 at about 5:30 a.m., officers with the Cottage Grove Police Department responded to a report of a man who was found on the ground, unconscious and bleeding in the 1500 Block of Hwy 99. When officers arrived, they found…

SPRINGFIELD – Willamalane officials announced last week that Board of Directors member Greg James has retired from the board after 23 years of service. This resignation was effective Jan. 14. Over more than two decades of board service, James served as president and vice president,…