COTTAGE GROVE – Saturday’s sun beat down with 80-degree rays on 21 airplanes, 34 automobiles, and their owners, as well as about 280 people checking them out at the annual Wings and Wheels event hosted by the Oregon Aviation Historical Society and Museum. The 11th annual fundraiser invited aircraft and[Read More…]
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Creswell Airport lands $448k federal grant
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle and Janelle Bynum, announced on Monday a combined $9.7 million in federal grants for infrastructure improvements to taxiways, fencing, aircraft storage, and other projects at airports throughout Oregon, including $448,000 for Creswell Hobby Field Airport. “I’m glad[Read More…]
WOE in Cottage Grove seeks help to keep fair free
The 93rd annual Western Oregon Exposition Heritage Fair takes place the third week in August and includes educational displays, live music, kids’ games, antique engines, demonstrations, animal exhibits, and more. With a typical attendance of around 3,000 visitors and free admission, the nonprofit seeks sponsors and donations to support its[Read More…]
Hesus selected United Way’s next president, CEO
Alma Fumiko Hesus, UWLC’s Vice President of Resource Development, has been selected to serve as the next President and CEO for United Way of Lane County (UWLC), the board of directors announced this week. Following 40 years of leadership in the network and 13 years as President and CEO of[Read More…]
Celebrate Oregon’s aviation, automotive legacy at Wings & Wheels
COTTAGE GROVE – It’s not a bird, it’s a plane – about 20 of them, actually. They will be lined up outside the Oregon Aviation Historical Society and Museum in about a week. Modern and vintage aircraft, automobiles, and motorcycles will be there, too. The 11th annual Wings and Wheels[Read More…]
Upcoming blood drives in Springfield, Eugene
Chronicle news service The Oregon Wildfire season and the Atlantic Hurricane season are underway now. Summer can mean an increased threat of severe storms, wildfires, and extreme heat, and the American Red Cross needs people to help plan for the unexpected by giving in June. Those with chronic conditions or[Read More…]
Annual bookfest event visits Dorena Elementary
COTTAGE GROVE – Kiddos walked into their school library with wide eyes and gaping mouths as they looked at a spread of colorful children’s books across four tables. These books wouldn’t have to be returned like the kids’ usual library books. Last Thursday, Dorena Elementary students in grades K-2 chose[Read More…]
Three Rivers awards grants to 26 Lane-based nonprofits
The Three Rivers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Three Rivers Casino Resort, awarded $720,000 in grants in 2025 to 60 organizations throughout Oregon, with over $270,000 allocated to 26 organizations in Lane County. The Foundation was established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians to[Read More…]
NAMI of Lane County: June meetings
NAMI LANE COUNTY June: Group meetings 2nd & 4th Monday ■ Connection Recovery Peer Support Group in person, 6-7:30 p.m. Fern Ridge Library, 88026 Territorial Hw., Veneta Every Wednesday ■ Connection Recovery Peer Support Group via Zoom, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration required. 1st and 3rd Thursday ■ Family Support Group in[Read More…]
Here to Help: In Brief
Summer EBT for school-aged children returns Officials with the Oregon Summer EBT, a federal benefits program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer, said it expects to provide up to 370,000 children with around $40 million in food benefits this year. Each eligible child receives[Read More…]