A public outreach meeting regarding permanently affordable homes and land trust development in Cottage Grove will be held on June 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. in Cottage Grove. The public is invited to attend. The Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) is[Read More…]
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Q&A with 6 in East Lane commissioner race Tuesday, May 15 is election
Six candidates are vying for the East Lane County Commissioner seat – reportedly the most jam-packed campaign locals have seen since the 2010 Springfield City Council race that was stacked with seven candidates. The seat being contested is that of current East Lane Commissioner Gary Williams, 66. Last year, Williams[Read More…]
Cottage Grove household hazardous waste roundup on Saturday, May 12
Lane County is holding a free hazardous waste roundup for households and will collect up to 35 gallons of hazardous waste per customer. Businesses, schools, churches or nonprofit organizations are subject to disposal fees. What to bring: Paint, household cleaners, lawn and garden chemicals, car care products, arts and crafts[Read More…]
Cottage Grove Speedway April 21
With the Wingless Sprint Series visiting Cottage Grove Speedway on Saturday, April 21, so too were three regular divisions. The Mohawk Metal IMCA Modifieds, Late Models and Street Stocks would all be on hand for the second race of 2018 and the first event in a few weeks. The Mohawk Metal[Read More…]
Local bowler earns national award
A Cottage Grove man has received national recognition for his contribution to the sport of bowling and was recently awarded the National Recognition Award by the United States Bowling Congress Board of Directors for 2018. This news comes from Bowl.com, which states that “(Butch) Cardoza and his daughter, Natalie Cardoza[Read More…]
Pinewood Derby puts Scouts on fastrack
IMAGE PROVIDED The Pinewood Derby is a Scout tradition dating back to 1953. Partnered with a parent or adult mentor, Cub Scouts work together, strengthening bonds and building confidence – and their own custom race cars! They begin by choosing a car design, then carve it out and detail it[Read More…]
Randall Jernigan-Wynn arrested in Cottage Grove on March 22
Randall Neal Jernigan-Wynn IMAGE PROVIDED Randall Neal Jernigan-Wynn, 57, was arrested without incident on March 22 at approximately 1:30 a.m. in the 600 blk. of East Main Street in Cottage Grove. Jernigan-Wynn is the same man that the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Special Response Team, tried to[Read More…]
Community invited to Swing the Bridge benefit
IMAGE PROVIDED If you have ever spent time in Cottage Grove as either a resident or a visitor, chances are extraordinarily high that you have had the wonderful experience of crossing the Coast Fork of the Willamette River by the quirky, iconic, and much-loved Swinging Bridge. This storied town treasure[Read More…]
CG group helps shut down youth access to ‘whip-its’
Members of the Cottage Grove Youth Advisory Council (CGYAC) recently corresponded with the City of Creswell regarding sales of nitrous oxide to minors, which has been an issue impacting youth in our communities. Concerns stemmed from hearing testimony at a Cottage Grove City Council meeting by a mother whose son[Read More…]
South Lane County Fire & Rescue’s ‘Learn to Burn’ an enlightening experience
Some SLCF&R crew members pose for a photo mid-burn during their Learn to Burn exercise at the old Lorane Cafe earlier this month. MIKE ROTHGEB The people of Lane County are fortunate to have so many trained and experienced men and women make up their fire and rescue district.South Lane[Read More…]
