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Melvin Lee Gowing : April 12, 1935 – July 10, 2025
Melvin was born in Eugene, Oregon, to Earl and Nellie Gowing and grew up in Lorane, Oregon. He joined the US Army after high school and served in the Korean War, as well as later in the National Guard. He…
Springfield City Councilor Doyle resigns
SPRINGFIELD – – Springfield City Councilor Victoria Doyle has announced her resignation from the Springfield City Council. Doyle has represented Ward 5 since January 2023. Councilor Doyle shared that she is stepping down due to increased responsibilities with her employer…
Popular Eugene-based band closes out Springfield series
SPRINGFIELD – Candy Apple Bleu sure has ripened well with age. Everyone wanted an extra slice of the Eugene-area band Thursday evening as the 2025 Summer Concert Series, hosted by the Willamette Park and Recreation District, ended in grand style,…
‘Race’ helps senior meals program
SPRINGFIELD – Dinosaurs, doughnuts, and beachy witches went for a run around the Public House in Springfield last Sunday. Lane Council of Governments’ Senior and Disability Services division hosted its annual “A Race for the Rest of Us,” fundraiser for…
‘Twice Loved’ Florist finding ways to reuse ‘event’ flowers
EUGENE – What happens to floral centerpieces and bouquets after a big celebration? Do guests take them home and admire them until they perish? Do they get tossed and return to the soil they came from? Tabitha “Taby” Phifer thought…
Billies hosting preseason VB Jamboree on Aug. 28
PLEASANT HILL – The 2nd annual North Star Volleyball Jamboree is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 28, from noon to 5 p.m. at Pleasant Hill High School. The preseason tournament includes the defending champion Billies, Thurston, Springfield, Cottage Grove, and Creswell…
Police Briefs
Police investigating homicides in Lorane, Lowell Lane County Sheriff’s deputies found a dead body in a forest 10 miles east of Lowell on July 31, with evidence indicating homicide. Authorities detained Aaron Douglas Omer, 53, of Eugene, who has been…
Rash of brush, house fires keep agencies busy
A glance at various fire-related issues this past week: On Aug. 1, at about 2:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a woman attempting to light a field on fire in the 39100 block of Camp…
Business roundup
SELCO named first title sponsor of Block Party SPRINGFIELD – SELCO Community Credit Union has been announced as the first-ever title sponsor for The Block Party, returning to downtown Springfield on Friday, Sept. 5. Now in its sixth year, the…