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Grove town hall focuses on budget shortfall

COTTAGE GROVE – City officials in Cottage Grove invited community members to a town hall meeting last week to discuss options for balancing the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The library is facing a proposed 56% budget cut, and there is a proposal to…

Find your fishing hot spot

From dune lakes in the west to the mountain lakes and rivers to the east, Lane County is an angler’s paradise. The Willamette and McKenzie Rivers run right through the Eugene and Springfield metro area, making them standout locations for fishing enthusiasts. Both rivers are…

SLCFR amps up outreach efforts

LANE COUNTY – South Lane County Fire & Rescue is continuing its efforts to raise awareness and spread knowledge about the District’s proposed fire levy that will be on the May 19 ballot. SLCFR has been making its presence known in the communities it serves…

CG Library: Staff cuts ahead?

COTTAGE GROVE – The City of Cottage Grove is facing a tight budget year after falling behind on audits and discovering serious accounting errors, leaving the city with a nearly $4.5 million shortfall. In an attempt to get the budget back on track, city manager…

‘Tip Tap Grow’ expands preschool into the Grove

COTTAGE GROVE – Tip Tap Grow, a performing arts preschool based in Eugene, is expanding services to a second location in Cottage Grove’s First Presbyterian Church. The preschool had a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house last Friday, where folks could tour the space and meet…

Rotary Club of Cottage Grove to host leadership seminar

Event features international author Michael Angelo Caruso COTTAGE GROVE – The Rotary Club of Cottage Grove will host a professional development seminar led by international author and speaker Michael Angelo Caruso. The event, titled “Effective Leadership – Getting People to Do Stuff,” is scheduled for…

Genealogical Society honors military history

COTTAGE GROVE – As the Cottage Grove Genealogical Society delves into the rich history of local servicemen and women, a heartfelt tribute is taking shape, honoring their bravery and sacrifice. CGGS is hosting a Military Open House on Wednesday, April 22, from 1 to 6…