Weekly Clips for November 20

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By Ashlin Sanderson

EUGENE – Food insecurity has been an ongoing issue in Lane County, with a recent spike in need for assistance, coupled with federal fund hang-ups. Last Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron…

By Ashlin Sanderson

SPRINGFIELD – After stormy weather soiled plans for the Mill Street grand opening that was initially scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 5, the City of Springfield celebrated a sunny ribbon-cutting ceremony…

By Ashlin Sanderson

SPRINGFIELD – The Nativity Ukrainian Church Congregation and the Lane County Monument Projects have been selected to receive the 2025 Springfield Heritage Awards. Springfield City Council awarded the recipients at…

By Chronicle News Service

SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Utility Board (SUB) was recently recognized by both the American Public Power Association (APPA) and the Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA). SUB earned a Smart Energy Provider…

By Ashlin Sanderson

SPRINGFIELD – As the public comment period runs out of time, community members and Springfield Library volunteers continue to voice their concerns to the Springfield City Council in hopes it…

By Ashlin Sanderson

SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield and The American Legion Post #40 co-hosted a Veterans Breakfast with Mayor Sean VanGordon to honor Springfield’s veterans and thank them for their service…

By Chronicle News Service

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Lions Club, known for its dedication to serving others, celebrated its 75th anniversary on the evening of Nov. 3 at Major Family Funeral Home on Mill…




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Juanita’s story:

Cottage Grove rattled by ICE raids

COTTAGE GROVE – She was a Latina driving a minivan. 

That’s all U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) needed to pull her over, throw her to the ground, dig their knees into her back, and handcuff her without explanation, according to Juanita Avila, 47, who recounted the incident the following afternoon.

Still raw from the encounter, Juanita hangs her head while choking back tears, a few of them forming crimson splotches on her firetruck-red shirt.

Avila immigrated from Malacatancito, Huehuetenango, Guatemala, to Los Angeles, Calif. when she was 14. She moved to Cottage Grove about 12 years ago, seeking a “safer” and “less stressful environment” for her family. 

Upon settling in Cottage Grove, she opened Juanita’s Latina Store at 605 E. Main St. This grocery store became a hub for the local Hispanic community, offering specialty foods and familiar products from Central America.