In Loving Memory of Neal W. Jones
January 24, 1950 – May 28, 2025 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Neal W. Jones on May 28, 2025. Neal was born on January 24, 1950, in Cottage Grove, Oregon, to R.L. and Grace…
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Miner’s Breakfast kicks off BMD party
Bohemia Mining Days has claimed its domain at Coiner Park once again. Thursday through Sunday and always on the third weekend of July, the park transforms into an old-timey town filled with games, music, food, contests, and 100 vendors–a number…
Willamalane concert series features band with a rocking ‘KOZ’
Mark your calendar for the Concert in the Park show at Island Park on Thursday, July 24. You’ll be going for a good KOZ! The KOZ, a Eugene-area classic rock band featuring the songs of Rush, Journey, and Van Halen,…
Mayor, families soak in the sun and fun
COTTAGE GROVE – With a heat advisory in full effect and temperatures reaching triple digits in parts of the Southern Willamette Valley, if a way to stay cool is even a mild priority, Bohemia Park has got you covered —…
Dance, food mark Ukrainian Festival
SPRINGFIELD – Vibrant costumes, energetic music, and complex choreography reflected a celebration of Ukrainian culture last week. Families, friends, coworkers, and other community members gathered on the lawn of the Nativity of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church. They…
‘Park art’ projects showcased in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – Parks are being honored through art after an artistic frenzy of small creatives and a community art project gained momentum in Springfield. A “free for all” art experiment for children, guided by a local artist last month, is now…
Drifters’ all-stars making an impact
SPRINGFIELD – Cooper Mullens and Isaiah Ibarra – the Drifters’ second baseman and catcher, respectively – were named to the 2025 West Coast League all-star team. “I’m super honored,” Mullens said. “I’m really excited to be able to honor or…
Magical mystery tour this weekend in Drain
DRAIN – The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and on Saturday, tea will be served. The seventh annual Midsummer Night’s Enchanted Tea experience is set to kick off on July 19 at the Capricorn Manor – also known…
EAC gets boost to help ‘Support Youth Arts‘
SPRINGFIELD – Emerald Art Center last week was awarded a $6,042 grant from the Oregon Community Foundation to support Youth Art Camp 2025. “This fund will support important work in our community to address Arts Education for the youth of…
Mayor VanGordon joins Chamber roundtable event
SPRINGFIELD – Mayor Sean VanGordon will speak on the city’s fiscal future July 22 as part of a roundtable with the Springfield Chamber of Commerce. The discussion will take place from 4-5 p.m. at the Chamber Depot, 101 S. A…