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Cottage Grove Sentinel to cease operations at the end of October
The Cottage Grove Sentinel will shut down after its Oct. 28 edition. The weekly newspaper announced the closure in its most recent edition , citing a sharp decline in revenue. The announcement says ownership has considered closing the…
Read at OPBNew mural celebrates Cottage Grove's Public Market community
A new mural is coming to downtown Cottage Grove designed to celebrate the combination of community and commerce at the Cottage Grove Public Market.
Read at KEZI 9Cottage Grove Sentinel newspaper to cease publication after 137 years
The Cottage Grove Sentinel will publish its final issue on Wednesday, Oct. 28, after 137 years. Country Media, the Sentinel's parent company, says the paper is being shut down because of sharply declining advertising revenue. While local…
Read at KEZI 9Lane County expands recycling with new drop-off sites
Lane County opened four RecycleOn Centers at transfer stations in Cottage Grove, Glenwood, Florence and Veneta, giving residents new places to drop off materials that can't go in curbside recycling bins.
Read at KEZI 9Jeffery Allan Carter
Jeffery Allan Carter. Photo courtesy of Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium Jeffery Allan Carter , 58, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium is handling the…
Read at Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldLane County voters: remember to sign the return envelope and return your ballots early
Voters are urged to return their ballots as early as possible to ensure they are received at Lane County Elections by the 8:00 p.m. deadline on Tuesday, November 3.
Read at Lane CountyCleo B. Dahlen
Cleo B. Dahlen. Photo courtesy of Major Family Funeral Home of Springfield Cleo B. Dahlen , 91, of Cottage Grove, Oregon, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at her home. Services will be held at 12:15 p.m., Nov. 2, 2026, at Willamette National…
Read at Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldLeolin ‘Lee’ Allen Grim
Leolin “Lee” Allen Grim , 75, of Cottage Grove, Oregon, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. There will be no services at this time. Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium is handling the arrangements. The post Leolin ‘Lee’ Allen Grim…
Read at Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldRyan Lee Foster
Ryan Lee Foster. Photo courtesy of Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium Ryan Lee Foster , 42, of Cottage Grove, Oregon, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Waldo Lake from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Services will be…
Read at Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldMarist Catholic fires coach after 63-0 win raises concerns
Marist Catholic High School removed head varsity football coach Zach Loboy following a lopsided 63-0 win over Cottage Grove.
Read at KEZI 9Cottage Grove event tackles scams targeting seniors
A fraud prevention forum brought together local organizations and residents in Cottage Grove to help the community fight scams and learn about available resources.
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