COTTAGE GROVE — Edna Irwin of Cottage Grove celebrated her 100th birthday on Aug. 7 with family. Edna and Lyle (deceased) moved from North Dakota in 1947 and settled into the Dorena community before Dorena Reservoir was completed. Pictured with her are Randy Irwin, Debbie Harthill, and their dog Bodie.
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Grove councilors under scrutiny: Citizen files prospective recall petitions against councilors; could prove costly for taxpayers
COTTAGE GROVE – Councilors Mike Fleck, Chalice Savage, and Jon Stinnett may be up for recall in a special election this winter, which, if pushed through, could cost taxpayers over $15,000. Anyone who is a registered voter in the district where the public officer was elected or appointed can go[Read More…]
Standing Tall: Cottage Grove’s Bridgens rebuilding Lions athletics
COTTAGE GROVE – For someone who grew up dreaming of being a filmmaker, Garrett Bridgens sure has endured plenty of plot twists in life. The Cottage Grove High School athletic director has gone from a reluctant educator to substitute teacher to coach to overseeing the entire athletics department at his[Read More…]
Cottage Grove Council OKs 61-acre property purchase
COTTAGE GROVE –– A special regular meeting was placed on Cottage Grove City Council’s calendar for July 31 to discuss the recruitment process for a new city manager, as Richard Meyers announced his upcoming retirement a couple weeks ago, which will go into effect on Oct. 1. However, two motions[Read More…]
Grove to honor esteemed late pilot this weekend
COTTAGE GROVE — Cottage Grove this weekend will take to the skies and celebrate renowned local aviator, the late Jim Wright. On Saturday Aug. 5, the Oregon Aviation Historical Society (OAHS) will host the 45th annual Jim Wright Memorial Stearman Fly-in to honor Cottage Grove aviator legend Jim Wright and[Read More…]
Presto! Eugene Symphony delights Bohemia Park crowd
COTTAGE GROVE – Nobody was wearing formal attire. Admission was free. Kids were running around in the grass. Tasty treats were available in the food trucks. Same deal as it is every year when the Eugene Symphony makes its annual appearance at Bohemia Park during the Concert in the Park[Read More…]
Food Smiths a family affair, diner’s delight
COTTAGE GROVE – Last week, Cottage Grove welcomed its latest addition to its list of culinary experiences – the Food Smiths, a food truck family enterprise with a primary focus on serving breakfast. Located on the corner of 10th and Main streets, the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce on July[Read More…]
Bohemia Mining Days 2023 features parade, races
Lil Miss Bohemia City Miner contest The Lil Miss Bohemia City Miner (LMBCM) contest had a great turnout for only its second year as an event within BMD. There were 17 participants, and the tables set out for audience members were rather full with families and curious attendees. This pageant[Read More…]
Two eyed for Cottage Grove police chief
COTTAGE GROVE — The City’s new police chief will either be Cory Chase, who is the Port of Portland Police Department assistant chief of police, or Sean Lundry, who is the Sandy Police Department lieutenant – and that decision will be made by City Manager Richard Meyers soon. “After tonight,[Read More…]
Inner Limits band keeping busy this summer with concerts, events
COTTAGE GROVE – It has already been a busy summer for Inner Limits, which is just the way they like it. “As soon as Memorial Day hits, every Friday and Saturday is pretty much booked through Labor Day,” band leader and guitar player Olem Alves said Friday. “We ended up[Read More…]
