Ann Jean Harris
Ann Jean Harris, beloved wife of Lester Harris of Springfield, Ore., passed peacefully after a long illness on September 14 with her husband at her side. Ann was born Aug. 9, 1938 in Anaconda, Montana, the first of three daughters…
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Sharon Mae Malcolm
Sharon Mae Malcolm passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on the morning of September 5th. She was 70 years young. Sharon was born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1950. Her family moved briefly to San Antonio,…
Patrick Lee Naegle
Patrick Lee Naegle, 49, of Cottage Grove, OR passed away on September 24, 2020. He was born in Tucson, AZ to parents Larry Lee and Lorinda (East) Naegle on November 2, 1970. He was a member of the Church of Jesus…
Brian Francis O’Neil
Brian Francis O’Neil, age 72, died peacefully in his home on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 20 alongside his beloved wife Myrna Blancia O’Neil after a long battle with gastric cancer. He leaves behind five sons – Galen, Jhomer, Dustin,…
Equity now a dead topic in Creswell
CRESWELL — Creswell city councilors said that when it tabled the subject of an equity resolution and committee at September’s meeting, it did not realize that it effectively killed the conversation regarding equity as a whole. “Council tabled the conversation…
Practical advice for fire safety; Mt. Firestone was epic blaze
Williams There has been a great deal written and spoken about what an enemy fire can be. It can be our best friend or worst enemy. Coming into the fall season, we should think about our appliances, smoke alarms, extension…
Tiger concerned about nature and wildlife
We will soon begin profiling local public figures occasionally in this column, getting to know the wonderful people who serve our communities by discussing their lunar signs. I had planned to begin this week by profiling Cottage Grove Mayor Jeff…
Springfield council should use transparent, public process to choose mayor
Chris Wig – Guest Viewpoint Springfield was surprised to learn Aug. 15 that Christine Lundberg had resigned as mayor after 10 years of service. Residents were also surprised to learn that they will not have the opportunity to vote on…
Thankful for day of prayer
Cindy Wood-Weeldryer The year 2020 is a tumultuous one and each day the world seems to get even crazier! Our society is under siege by natural disasters, social unrest, clashing political parties and world views, a global pandemic that created…
Creswell VFW honors POWs/MIAs with ceremony at Post
Beck The POW/MIA Recognition Day is commemorated on the third Friday every September to recognize prisoners of war and those missing in action. This past Friday, Sept. 18, Creswell VFW members posted U.S. Flags in downtown and held a small ceremony…