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Fire season restrictions have begin

As of Friday, June 15, certain fire restrictions were put into effect for Creswell, Cottage Grove and the surrounding areas within South Lane County Fire & Rescue boundaries, according to SLCF&R Fire Chief John Wooten. Smoking is prohibited while traveling, except in vehicles on improved…

Cottage Theatre holds auditions for ‘Shrek: The Musical’

Cottage Theatre will hold auditions on Saturday, July 7 at 6 p.m. for “Shrek: The Musical,” the fantastic fairytale adventure for the whole family. This production, which will be on stage at Cottage Theatre Oct. 5-28, is directed by Keith Kessler, with music direction by…

Cottage Theatre welcomes visiting playwright June 25

On Monday, June 25 at 6 p.m., Cottage Theatre is hosting a special Meet the Playwright event in preparation for a world premiere production later this summer. In August, Cottage Theatre will stage the world premiere of “Treehouse,” by Alabama playwright Joe Musso. The theatre…

Plan now for Bohemia Mining Days activities

The 59th annual Bohemia Mining Days festival is fast approaching and will be held July 19-21 in Cottage Grove. Here are a few suggestions that will maximize your fun and enjoyment of Cottage Grove’s biggest event of the year: BMD’s Bohemia City Players casting call…

Man shot while walking along Main Street in Springfield

Springfield police are investigating the report of a gunshot victim who presented to the clerk at the 7-Eleven Store at 1396 Main St. in Springfield today at just before 4 p.m. The 45-year-old Mount Angel man, who was bleeding from a non-life threatening puncture wound…

Recreational health advisory issued for Dorena Reservoir

The Oregon Health Authority has issued a recreational health advisory for Dorena Reservoir, located six miles east of Cottage Grove in Lane County. Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of harmful algae above Oregon Health Authority recreational guideline values for cell counts. Harmful algae at…

Creswell Food Pantry gives community kudos

Creswell Food Pantry volunteers with Jeanne Marr, Co-owner of Creswell Health Mart Pharmacy. PHOTOS PROVIDED/ CRESWELL FOOD PANTRY It’s time to thank our community for helping the Creswell Food Pantry provide food for an average of 160 low-income families each month. Organizations, businesses and individuals…

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