COTTAGE GROVE – After conducting a nationwide search, the South Lane School District Board of Directors selected Todd Miller as the next superintendent on Monday. The decision was made during a special board meeting on March 31. Miller most recently served as Superintendent of Santiam Canyon School District in Mill[Read More…]
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Cottage Grove Museum keeping city’s past vibrant
COTTAGE GROVE – Just off North River Road sits a quiet neighborhood full of relics. The location is deeply rooted in the neighborhood’s history. Crank your head up and look for Mount David, a landmark in Cottage Grove’s landscape generally known as “the backyard of the community,” where motorcycle races[Read More…]
Cottage Grove Library’s impact spans beyond bookshelves
COTTAGE GROVE – Natasha Chitow’s office is in what she affectionately calls “the city’s living room.” The Cottage Grove Library at 700 E. Gibbs Ave. provides resources, social connections, and support for people of all ages and backgrounds beyond the bookshelves. Among its roles, it offers seniors access to resources[Read More…]
Illegal butane extraction lab nabbed east of Grove
COTTAGE GROVE – On March 5, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives and deputies executed a search warrant on a residence in the 32300 block of Woodson Lane, east of Cottage Grove, following a months-long investigation into an illegal butane THC extraction lab. Law enforcement has highlighted the dangers of such BHO[Read More…]
New arts director hopes to polish Opal
COTTAGE GROVE – Maya Burton brings years of theatre experience and love for community arts to Cottage Grove, as she takes on a new executive director position at the Opal Center at 513 E. Main St. “I find that writing stories, teaching, and organizing is where my heart pulls me.[Read More…]
Tickets flying out the door for ‘Mary Poppins’ performance in Cottage Grove
COTTAGE GROVE – The Cottage Theatre season continues with “Mary Poppins,” which runs four weekends from April 4 to 27. When the Banks family is visited by the practically perfect nanny Mary Poppins, her whimsical methods help them rediscover the joy and importance of family. This 1964 Disney movie musical[Read More…]
Grove, Dorena Master Plan public meeting in Creswell canceled due to exec orders
Due to Executive Order 14222, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE) has cancelled one previously scheduled public meeting for the Cottage Grove and Dorena Lakes Master Plan (MP). Key topics addressed in the MP include the management and development of recreational, natural, and cultural resources, invasive species[Read More…]
‘Spirit’ jumpstarts festival’s heartbeat: BMD reemerges with new leadership, year-round Itinerary
COTTAGE GROVE — A town’s identity is vital to its social, economic, and cultural well-being and contributes to its unique character. Research shows it creates a sense of belonging among residents, fosters tourism and economic growth, and preserves local traditions and customs. If there’s one thing Cottage Grove has in[Read More…]
As Ever, Lora: Cottage Grove postcard mystery solved serendipitously
Editor’s note: This is Part 1 of a 4 part series highlighting the history of Cottage Grove. Read the intro here. For over 30 years, I have collected photos of the area. You have probably seen some of them in the local newspapers or the 2024 Cottage Grove Chamber of [Read More…]
Chronicle Cottage Grove history series debuts
COTTAGE GROVE – Grovers will receive a nice boost in local history this month. In February, the City of Cottage Grove received a Heritage Programs grant to partner with local media and historical organizations to showcase storytelling, photographs, and old-time tidbits that many are likely unaware of. Through March, the[Read More…]
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