Joseph Frank Conrad
Joseph Frank Conrad, 86, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 3, 2020, after an 18-month battle with lymphoma. Born in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Aug. 11, 1933, to Joseph W. and Ethel Conrad, he learned to work,…
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Frank Cross Jr.
Frank Lamar Cross Jr., 78, passed away March 26, 2020. Frank was born Dec.11, 1941 in Eugene to Frank L. Cross Sr. and Eileen H. Henry. He was the last of five children, joining four sisters. Frank attended schools in…
New dates announced for Trials
Hayward Field under construction, 2020 Photo by Bradley Cook, Flashbox Studio, Eugene, OR EUGENE – USA Track & Field officials announced this morning that the Olympics Trials will take place June 18–27, 2021 in a new, state-of-the-art Hayward Field at…
Thank you so much!
We are overwhelmed. The response to our public appeal for support has generated so much more than money. The comments and diversity of contributors are more meaningful than the hard-earned dollars that they have contributed. Our donation total steadily climbs,…
Parks officials urge physical distancing
Lane County Parks officials are urging visitors to do better at physical distancing when they are in County parks. There has been a marked increase in park visitors as the weather has improved, and several visitors have been observed not…
Grow garden staples in time for second round of virus
I am hearing from friends all over the country that they are taking advantage of the extra time at home to plant gardens — even bigger than last year. Some are planting in containers, some in raised beds, and a friend…
Seeing our best shine through
Michelle Amberg I am proud to live in a community that is so caring and positive. I appreciate everyone’s patience as we continue to hit some bumps in the road. It’s necessary if we are going to keep our hospitals…
VFW leaders adapt, finding new ways to vote, interact online
Bob Beck The VFW has been unable to hold meetings at the direction of our higher HQ, so we have been doing a lot of emails and phone calls. I know several of us have taken it upon ourselves to…
Even in these times – especially in these times – so much learning
The author with her 2-year-old granddaughter, Avery, before having to interact via video conferencing software. The kids were “back to school” this past Monday. Teachers have been reaching out to the students, and learning the Google Classroom platform. They are…
‘Lights for Longing’
Have you noticed recently that the stadium lights have been turned on at Creswell High School? Starting this week, the CHS stadium lights will be shining Monday and Friday evenings to mark the beginning and end of each school week…