SPRINGFIELD – A former city councilor is facing felony charges after a parking lot dispute led to the brandishing of a weapon. Former Ward 5 councilor, Victoria Marie Doyle, 56, has been charged with four counts of unlawful use of a firearm. On the afternoon…

On Aug. 14, State Rep. Val Hoyle announced she had secured $16,625,000 from the federal government in Community Project Funding (CPFs). According to a press release by Catherine White, communications director for Hoyle, the money is not guaranteed until Congress passes full-year appropriations bills and…

The quality of American education has been a cornerstone of our prosperity and global leadership, fueling remarkable advancements like space travel. Alan Shepard’s historic space flight in 1961 filled our nation with pride, even though it lasted only 15 minutes and reached only 300 miles.…

COTTAGE GROVE – The Cottage Grove Mural Committee is scheduled to celebrate the dedication of the Goose Train Mural tomorrow, Aug. 29, from 7-8 p.m.. The unveiling will take place at the mural’s site at the corner of Main and South 10th streets, adjacent to…

City of Cottage Grove welcomes new planner The City of Cottage Grove last week announced the hiring of Jeremy Means as the new Associate Planner. A recent graduate from the University of Oregon, Means holds a Master’s degree in Community and Regional Planning and a…

Stay informed during communications outages: Greenhill Humane: Keep your pet safe, comfortable during in hotter temperatures Did you know? Oregon’s “Good Samaritan” law allows anyone to enter a locked vehicle to rescue an unattended child or domestic animal without fear of liability, provided they: It’s…

Rhonda L. Fetters, age 70, peacefully passed away at home on August 10th, 2025. She was born in Cottage Grove, Oregon, on November 11th, 1954. After she graduated from Creswell High School in 1972, she taught aerobics for several years at Emerald Valley Health Club.…

SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield and the Springfield Police Department this morning announced the promotion of Lieutenant George Crolly to the position of Deputy Chief of Police following a national competitive recruitment process. Deputy Chief Crolly brings more than 25 years of law enforcement experience…

SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield is once again seeking national recognition as a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) through the League of American Bicyclists. This designation evaluates and celebrates communities that are building safer streets and better biking networks to make bicycling a real transportation…