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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…
Springfield, Cottage Grove fill streets for ‘No Kings’ march
SPRINGFIELD – Roads in Springfield were closed last Saturday as thousands of protestors flooded the streets near City Hall during the third round of “No Kings” protests, a nationwide event focusing on expressing displeasure with the federal administration. An estimated…
Celebrating ‘Cowboy’ Don Williams
COTTAGE GROVE – Beloved Cottage Grove cowboy Don Williams celebrated his 90th birthday Wednesday afternoon, surrounded by friends and family – including friends as far away as Washington State – at the Cottage Grove Community Center. “It has been a…
Local talent shines in sold-out premiere of ‘Steel Magnolias’
COTTAGE GROVE – “Steel Magnolias” is one of those plays that brings in an audience. The play debuted last weekend, and opening night was sold out. Performances continue April 3-4 at Opal Center, 513 E. Main St. The play centers…