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Legal Notices: Edition of Feb. 12, 2026
TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed (the “Trust Deed”) made by Julien Investment Properties LLC, an Oregon limited liability company, as grantor (the “Grantor”), to Fidelity National Title, as the trustee, in favor of…
Lane County report: Commissioner Loveall threatened staff, misused performance reviews in retaliatory campaign
Lane County on Tuesday afternoon released a “condensation” of a months-long outside investigation regarding claims of Commissioner David Loveall retaliating against Lane County staff. The condensation found that Commissioner Loveall engaged in multiple incidents of retaliation against three staff members.…
Springfield Schools see shake up after super, board chair resign
SPRINGFIELD – Superintendent Todd Hamilton has resigned from Springfield Public Schools, as announced during Monday’s school board meeting. This news comes after a series of recent challenges in the district, including the previously announced resignation of the assistant superintendent at…
Fond farewell, Colonel: Creswell’s ‘local hero’ leaves legacy of service, kindness
CRESWELL – If you were to Google the phrase “A life well lived,” it’s unlikely that Richard Heyman’s profile would pop up. It would make perfect sense, though, if it did. Because Col. Richard “Dick” Michael Heyman Jr., who died…
Anti-ICE protests, tensions grow
SPRINGFIELD – Hundreds of residents gathered peacefully outside Springfield City Hall on Friday, Jan. 30, to protest federal immigration enforcement and to express solidarity with fellow citizens in Minnesota. “What are we doing here today? Minnesota called, and we answered,”…
Springfield ‘State of the City’
SPRINGFIELD – On Jan. 29, Springfield city leaders, officials, and members of the public gathered inside the Richard E. Wildish Theater to listen to Mayor Sean VanGordon deliver the Springfield State of the City address. He highlighted the city’s accomplishments…
Creswell might end land-swap with city, fire
CRESWELL – City manager Vincent Martorello reviewed an unsigned 2020 land‑swap agreement between the City of Creswell and South Lane County Fire and Rescue at January’s work session. Under that proposal, the fire district would have received the Community Center parcel…
Creswell might break with county on waste disposal
CRESWELL – The Creswell City Council is edging toward a break with Lane County over solid waste fees, signaling interest in leaving an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) that councilors fear could drive up garbage rates for residents. City Manager Vincent Martorello,…
Health crisis on horizon
LANE COUNTY – PeaceHealth is bracing for a significant shift in healthcare in Lane County, anticipating that the recent enactment of “H.R. 1” could leave approximately 25,000 local residents without health insurance. Changes to healthcare have been a concern among…