Former Knickerbocker building to live again, this time as Cottage Grove’s ‘Bohemia Inn’ COTTAGE GROVE – The resurgence of main streets in small towns has dug its heels in deep on East Main Street in downtown Cottage Grove. At 610 E. Main St., property owner and Downtown Cottage Grove board member[Read More…]
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Cottage Grove’s Mariah Bailey wins Athlete of the Week
With 2023 in the rear-view mirror, mayors upbeat for year ahead
COTTAGE GROVE — A native to the city she now leads, mayor Candace Solesbee speaks openly about the pride she has for her hometown — a feeling she hopes becomes contagious under her leadership. There were some especially tough times in the Grove in 2023: investigation released in March found[Read More…]
Year In Review Briefs
New Cottage Grove city manager announced COTTAGE GROVE — It’s time for Cottage Grove to say goodbye to interim city manager David Clyne and hello to city manager finalist Michael Sauerwein, who will be appointed at the Jan. 8 city council meeting. “Both my wife and I are looking forward[Read More…]
City Government Briefs: Week of Dec. 14
Five finalists announced for city manager role in Cottage Grove COTTAGE GROVE – The search for Cottage Grove’s new city manager is nearing its end as five candidates have been announced as finalists. The finalists are: Highlighted among James Hunt’s 20 years of city manager and city administrator experience are[Read More…]
Photos: Cottage Grove’s Christmas Kick-Off
With a 100% chance of rain for much of the day, and an estimated total rainfall of .514 inches, weather was anything but holly or jolly on Saturday, Dec. 2. But in true Oregonian form, the rain hardly dampered spirits in Cottage Grove. The city ushered in the holiday season[Read More…]
So long, dear friend: Cottage Grove mourns community pillar
COTTAGE GROVE – Several years back, Hal Hartzell was asked if he had ever thought about what kind of legacy he had hoped to leave behind. He said he was proud of his work. He planted a million trees, and on every occasion, he cupped his hands around each root[Read More…]
Fleck recall tossed out: Petitioner says he refuses to quit; eyes next steps
COTTAGE GROVE — At the center of a recall effort that’s been underway since July, Mike Fleck is the last among a trio of Cottage Grove City Councilors to cast a sigh of relief. “Lane County election officials conducted signature verification on Nov. 17 and found there to be an[Read More…]
Cascade Kids building unique family tradition
CRESWELL – They’re moving on up! The Cascade Kids are an amazing, one-family band, ranging in age from 10 to 16. With five siblings currently in the band, they’re getting better so fast it’s almost scary. There are a total of 11 children in the family, including a newborn, John,[Read More…]
LTE: Remembering Ronald Taylor
Dear Editor, It is with sadness I read the obituary of Ronald Taylor, a well known businessman of South Lane County. The Taylor family has been a mainstay in the area for many years. Wayne and Mizy I had Taylor’s Towing and Wrecking Yard, and son Ron was a long-time[Read More…]
