COTTAGE GROVE – Saturday’s Kickoff to Christmas in Cottage Grove had something for everyone. The all-day event started with Breakfast with Santa at the Fire Station. There was a Holiday Bazaar, Open House, and the ever-popular South Valley Winter Market. Local churches served free soup and cider at All American[Read More…]
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Springfield, Cottage Grove kick off Christmas this weekend; Creswell next
On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Oldest & Coldest Parade will wrap around Springfield streets with the theme “Gingerbread Kisses & Christmas Wishes.” The parade will start at 1 p.m. at 21st and Olympic, down Mohawk Boulevard, and end at Pioneer Parkway East and Main Street. The grand marshal is International[Read More…]
Upgrades on the horizon: Grant boosts Bohemia Park, Main Street projects
COTTAGE GROVE – Affectionately coined the “Covered Bridge Capital of Oregon,” Cottage Grove’s Main Street blends delicious eateries, local shops, and historical flair. Nearby, tourists and community members alike embrace the outdoors at 14-acre Bohemia Park, a music venue and idyllic backdrop for picnics, strolls, and breathless games of tag[Read More…]
In for a bumpy ride: Grove voters oppose road improvement measures
COTTAGE GROVE — While Cottage Grove’s Main Street and Bohemia Park are slated for upgrades, its roads will need improvements, at least for the time being. This election cycle, two measures dedicated to revamping city streets fell short at the polls, much to the dismay of Street Improvement Funding Ad[Read More…]
Lions finally meet their match after magical season
COTTAGE GROVE – It often felt like a carnival after Cottage Grove football games this season. A cacophony of celebration – fans cheering, players striding with confidence, celebratory hugs all around. It was a different scene on Saturday. The Lions, undefeated through nine regular-season games during their first year as[Read More…]
Bengtson roars to 2nd title; Lions prowl podium
CG boys finish 4th at state; Cardwell earns Top-10 status EUGENE – Carter Bengtson has had difficulty kicking the head cold and stomach flu that’s been nagging him for the past month or so. But the Cottage Grove senior had no problems outkicking the competition Saturday at the 2024 Cross[Read More…]
Creswell & Cottage Grove election results: Mayors, city council, state reps
Last week at the polls, a city councilor in both Creswell and Cottage Grove took at chance at the mayor’s seat. Only one was victorious by the night’s end. Creswell City Councilor Nick Smith will soon be called “mayor,” after defeating opponent Kevin Prociw by a 10% margin. Smith earned[Read More…]
Lions perfect in regular season, turns focus to Class 3A playoffs
COTTAGE GROVE – The Cottage Grove Lions (9-0) finished their regular season with a resounding 42-17 victory at No. 6 Elmira on Friday. Now they’ll see if the Cinderella slipper fits in the Class 3A playoffs – the school’s first postseason appearance since 2018. The Lions won their last game[Read More…]
Local Election Results Roundup: Nov. 6
State Representative, 7th District State Representative, 12th District City of Cottage Grove City of Creswell Unofficial Results as of 6 p.m., Nov. 6, 2024. All Precincts, All Districts, All Counter Groups, All Scan Stations, All Contests, All Boxes. Source: Lane County Elections.
South Lane D12 State Rep candidate Q&A: Darin Harbick and Michelle Emmons
With no incumbent on the ballot, voters in District 12 will have their pick between Darin Harbick (R), who beat out State Rep. Charlie Conrad at the polls in May, and Michelle Emmons (D), who earned her spot on the ballot with enough write-in votes in the Primary. District 12[Read More…]