Drain man killed in crash
YONCALLA – A Drain man died in a single-vehicle crash on March 6 near Yoncalla. Shortly after 2:45 p.m. on March 6, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a report of a vehicle crash in the 10000-block of Elkhead Road. The crash was…
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Millers girls cruise in playoff opener, set sights on state title
SPRINGFIELD – The No. 2 Springfield Millers took control of their first-round playoff matchup immediately this past Saturday. Darissa Romero Ah-Sam’s smooth perimeter shooting, along with a stifling defense that forced numerous turnovers, made the game’s outcome feel obvious early.…
Colts continue march toward boys state title
THURSTON – The No. 4 Thurston Colts took down No. 13 Ridgeview (13-12) 57-40 on Friday in the first round of the OSAA Class 5A state playoffs.While they ended the first half tied at 20, the Colts were able to…
Tough end for Melvin, Billies
COOS BAY – As the No. 4 seed, Pleasant Hill went to Coos Bay with high hopes, expecting to make some noise in the 3A Boys State Basketball Tournament. In the end, the Billies finished in sixth place, one of…
Creswell boys earn season split vs. Pleasant Hill; 4th at state
COOS BAY – It was the dream matchup that nobody thought would materialize. But it was really happening. Creswell against Pleasant Hill. On the final day of the 3A Boys State Basketball Tournament.There was only one little problem … they…
Mildred ‘Bobbie’ Mahoney: April 2, 1945 – Feb. 28, 2026
Bobbie Mahoney (Mildred Roberta Werder) of Springfield, OR passed away February 28, 2026, in Eugene, Oregon. Bobbie was preceded by her parents, Mildred and Hayes Werder, and her husband, Patrick E. Mahoney, whom she married in 1976. “Third time is…
Creswell girls basketball achieves best state finish in its history
By RON [email protected] COOS BAY – Creswell seniors Elliette Kinney and Kylie Leonard were not going to end their high school careers with a whimper. So they made sure to go out with a bang. Facing Mountain Valley Conference rival…
1st round: Creswell stumbles in opener
COSS BAY — The 7th seed Creswell Bulldogs went into halftime against the 2nd seed Cascade Christian Challengers relatively optimistic. They had scored 14 points, a first half season-low and their only game below 20. Despite that, they were only…
Billies girls earn Sportsmanship honor
COOS BAY – The Pleasant Hill girls knew they needed a miracle in their game against Amity on Thursday – and a miracle happened! It just wasn’t the kind the seventh-seeded Billies had in mind. Facing defending champion Amity, as…
Klee throws first career shutout
DRIFTERS DEBRIEF There weren’t many college pitchers better than Drifters right-hander Jack Klee this weekend, as the Chemeketa product threw his first career shutout on Saturday for the Storm. Klee, who pitched for the Drifters last summer and will return…