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Roundup: Area planning commissions work out land use matters

When it comes to city government, there is always something happening behind the scenes. Last week, Springfield, Creswell, and Cottage Grove’s planning commissions met to discuss land use matters. The area’s local planning commissions are seven-member volunteer bodies which discuss topics to then make recommendations to councils. They are appointed[Read More…]

HSSZ: Week of March 28 Capsules

THE MAIN EVENT: BASEBALL#24 SPRINGFIELD MILLERS (1-4) AT SPRINGFIELD TOURNAMENT■ Leading off: The Millers host the annual Springfield Tournament this week, with their final game scheduled against Class 6A Roseburg Indians on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Springfield is in its first season under head coach Alan Embree, a former MLB[Read More…]

Renda Jo Wolford: April 9, 1960 — Dec. 12, 2023

Renda Jo Wolford lost her battle with cancer on Dec. 12, 2023. She was 63. Born April 9, 1960, Renda Branscom grew up near Creswell, Ore. and attended Creswell schools. She graduated from Creswell High School in 1978. Renda married Gary Paben in Creswell in 1979. Their oldest son, Jared[Read More…]

Myrtle Jean Brock: April 4, 1938 — March 14, 2024

Myrtle Jean Brock, a cherished homemaker from Creswell, Ore., passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 14, 2024, at the age of 85. She entered this world as Myrtle Jean Quarles on April 4, 1938, in Bearden, Ark., to Luther Quarles and Rachel Young. After graduating high school,[Read More…]

Tribute: Frank Jackson

Frank Jackson January 1937 — February 2024 Frank Jackson, 87, of Eugene, passed away in February 2024.  Frank retired from both a Captain in the Eugene Fire Department after 31 years and a Navy Battalion Medical Chief after 33 years. He also served as the President of the local 851[Read More…]

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