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COTTAGE GROVE — Cottage Theatre is offering an eight-week after-school program for young actors ages 11 to 17, led by Alana Merz. The program will culminate in two public performances of “Junie B. Jones JR. The Musical.” Rehearsals are scheduled for Wednesdays and Thursdays from…

EUGENE — Travel Lane County has launched a community survey as part of its Destination Master Plan process, inviting residents across Lane County to share their perspectives on tourism’s role in our region. The Destination Master Plan, now entering its research phase, is a 10-year…

SPRINGFIELD – Our Community Birth Center, a nonprofit midwifery birth center at 188 W. B St. in Springfield, was awarded a grant through Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation and Oregon Health Authority to support its collaboration with Black Thistle Street Aid to provide reproductive healthcare…

LANE COUNTY – A four-legged furry friend was officially sworn in for duty to work with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office last Wednesday. Special Deputy Corporal Carlton, a 2-year-old goldendoodle, took an oath of office to serve as an LCSO wellness dog at the Lane…

EUGENE – Food insecurity has been an ongoing issue in Lane County, with a recent spike in need for assistance, coupled with federal fund hang-ups. Last Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden toured the Food for Lane County warehouse at 770 Bailey Hill Rd., donated groceries,…

SPRINGFIELD – After stormy weather soiled plans for the Mill Street grand opening that was initially scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 5, the City of Springfield celebrated a sunny ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday. Construction on Mill Street broke ground in September last year, and south A…

SPRINGFIELD – The Nativity Ukrainian Church Congregation and the Lane County Monument Projects have been selected to receive the 2025 Springfield Heritage Awards. Springfield City Council awarded the recipients at its Nov. 17 meeting. The Springfield Heritage Awards are a program to recognize stewardship of…

SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Utility Board (SUB) was recently recognized by both the American Public Power Association (APPA) and the Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA). SUB earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the APPA for demonstrating a commitment to, and proficiency in, energy efficiency,…

The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index declined by 0.6 points in October to 98.2, but remained above its 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index fell 12 points from September to 88, the lowest reading of this year. “Small business optimism…