Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
COTTAGE GROVE – A community is in mourning for a beloved high school student, athlete, son, brother, and friend, Darby Raymond Ladd, who passed away on Oct. 29. In the services announcement, the Ladd family noted that Darby “had the…
SPRINGFIELD – Rose Children’s Theater will open its production of “Matilda” on Friday, with performances running from Nov. 7-9 and Nov. 14-16 at the Wildish Theater, 630 Main St., Springfield. The show features youth actors from Lane County. Adapted from…
EUGENE – Usually, when a K9 is on the police force, their role is for apprehension, search and rescue, or tracking. This past year, Lane County police departments and mental health agencies have been implementing the use of working dogs…
November marks National Family Caregivers Month, spotlighting the vital role family caregivers play in their loved ones’ lives. According to recent AARP data, approximately 790,000 adults in Oregon – about 23% of the adult population – serve as family caregivers.…
On Oct. 31 at about 6:30 p.m., the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a notification from an emergency distress GPS beacon near George Creek in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Lane County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (SAR) personnel identified the owner…
People often think about making charitable contributions to families who can’t afford presents or meals this time of year. There are other ways to support the community. With many national grants, like the National Endowment for the Arts, being cut,…
EUGENE – The Cottage Grove cross-country boys and girls teams had dedicated their Monday morning runs during the summer to the spectacle of Dorena Lake each week. The engulfing foliage, the shimmering reflection on the water, and the shy wildlife…
he Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement due to a lack of funding. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, including our roadways. On Oct.…
The Class 4A Cottage Grove Lions lost 3-1 to Astoria in the first round of Class 3A playoffs on the road. It’s the first time the team earned a playoff spot (not play-in) in four years. The Class 3A Pleasant…
CLASS 5AFOOTBALLMIDWESTERN ALL-LEAGUE Offensive Player of the Year:■ Justin Fisher, Sr. RB, ThurstonDefensive Player of the Year:■ Cruz Gray, Sr. LB, ThurstonCoach of the Year:■ Justin Starck, Thurston FIRST TEAM■ Justin Fisher, Sr. RB, Thurston■ Cruz Gray, Sr. LB, Thurston■…