Softball recaps
■ THURSTON lost to West Albany 16-1 in five innings on Tuesday. The Colts held a 1-0 lead until the third inning, but allowed two runs in that inning, six in the fourth, and eight in the fifth. Amelia Kidd…
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■ THURSTON (0-9, #28) has three league matchups this week. On Saturday, it travels to No. 11 Churchill (4-3) for a doubleheader to finish their three game series. On Tuesday, the Colts welcome No. 6 North Eugene (5-3) for the…
Legal Notices: Edition of April 9, 2026
TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE File No. 25-00960OR Reference is made to that certain deed of trust made by Serena Charmian, as grantor, to First American Title Insura, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee…
Editorial cartoons: Edition of April 9, 2026
Thurston’s Liberatore steps down
By Steve Mims The Chronicle THURSTON – After leading Thurston to three straight Midwestern League boys basketball titles for the first time in more than a half-century, Blaine Liberatore is leaving on top. Liberatore, who led Thurston to the 2018…
Service Announcement: Sims ‘Bud’ McFall: April 11
Sims “Bud” McFall, age 92, of Cottage Grove, Oregon, passed away January 21, 2026. Arrangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 11, 2026, at 1 p.m. at…
Michael Lane Hougan: May 4, 1949 – Feb. 23, 2026
Michael Lane Hougan passed peacefully away on February 23 at the age of 76. He was born in Bellingham, WA, to Arnold and Dorothy Hougan on May 4, 1949. He graduated from Ferndale High School in 1967 and then attended…
Joseph Vern Cooper: May 7, 1954 – March 18, 2026
Joseph Vern Cooper, 71, of Creswell, OR, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026. He was born on May 7, 1954, in Cottage Grove, OR, to Vernon Cooper and Mildred Clark. Joe grew up in several local communities in Oregon and…
Gary Kenneth Zimmerman Winnop: Sept. 24, 1942 – March 11, 2026
Gary Kenneth Zimmerman Winnop passed away on March 11, 2026. Born in Portland, Oregon, he grew up along the McKenzie River and remained deeply connected to its outdoors, enjoying hunting and fishing with his brothers. He served in the U.S.…
Watersheds ‘Bill of Rights’ measure creating debate
LANE COUNTY – Lane County voters can expect to see a new measure on the May 19 ballot, called the “Watersheds Bill of Rights,” or Measure #20-373. The measure will allow the community to vote on stronger legal protections for…