Police vehicle struck while blocking road SPRINGFIELD – Rapid pulsing lights atop a Springfield Police vehicle were not enough to deter a Springfield man from slamming into the parked vehicle on March 30. The accident took place at 8:27 p.m. at the intersections of Mohawk and Centennial boulevards. The officer[Read More…]
Cottage Grove
COTTAGE GROVE’S ‘FIRST LADY OF DIRT’
Glass made racing history, then paid ultimate price COTTAGE GROVE – An incredible success story? Yes, the saga of Cheryl Glass – the first Black woman to win a sprint car race – was epic, exhilarating, amazing, awe-inspiring … all those things and more. But it all came at such[Read More…]
Roundup: Area planning commissions work out land use matters
When it comes to city government, there is always something happening behind the scenes. Last week, Springfield, Creswell, and Cottage Grove’s planning commissions met to discuss land use matters. The area’s local planning commissions are seven-member volunteer bodies which discuss topics to then make recommendations to councils. They are appointed[Read More…]
SVdP back in CG
Cottage Grove re-welcomes thrift store St. Vincent de Paul to the neighborhood COTTAGE GROVE – “You can usually find treasure somewhere,” Cottage Grove resident Vicki Whisler said as she combed through a rack of purses at Cottage Grove’s new St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) at 910 Row River Road. “There’s always[Read More…]
Sustainable landscaper’s business is blooming
Morganic Roots owner, a former point guard, finds true outside game COTTAGE GROVE — A couple of decades ago, the Morgan family was known as a basketball family. After graduating from South Eugene High School in 2005, point guard Arnold E. Morgan Jr. – better known as J.R. Morgan – moved[Read More…]
Al January will be missed: Letter to the Editor
Last week I learned sad news that we have lost another community leader, Al January, of Creswell. I got to know Al several years ago through the Humane Society of Cottage Grove. Later, I worked with Al regarding the carousel in the Creswell parade, as well as other civic events.[Read More…]
James ‘Jim’ Bradley Goes: April 7, 1958 — Feb. 26, 2024
James “Jim” Bradley Goes, 65, a longtime resident of Cottage Grove, Ore., passed away on Feb. 26, 2024. Jim was born on April 7, 1958 to Jack and Jean (Becker) Goes in Seattle, Wash. He grew up in Washington and Idaho with his siblings, John and Jill. From a young[Read More…]
Cottage Grove’s Emily Pacheco wins Athlete of the Week
A LIFE-SAVING ACT: Cottage Theatre receives AED device
COTTAGE GROVE – A person loses 10% of their brain every minute they suffer from cardiac arrest if there is no CPR administered. This staggering statistic is why a PeaceHealth nurse said she was passionate about ensuring there is adequate community preparedness and awareness about what to do when someone[Read More…]
Ice storm financial tally: More than $1.5m for Cottage Grove
COTTAGE GROVE – When discussing the expenses the January ice storm has caused the City of Cottage Grove, public works and development director Faye Stewart began by telling the council, “I’m glad you’re all sitting down.” From Jan. 13-Feb. 29, there were 4,142.75 hours logged by City staff, which Stewart[Read More…]
