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A team effort in Lane County this past weekend saved the life of an elderly woman who was drowning in Kirk Pond.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Eugene, OR – A man was arrested early Monday after Lane County deputies responded to a shots-fired dispute near McCredie Hot Springs and later located a suspect vehicle traveling on Highway 58, officials...

Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner explains why EPD terminated their Flock Safety contract on Dec. 5. Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner said the decision made Friday night to terminate the contract with Flock Safety came after one camera was inadvertently activated, collecting data while turned on. He said that was...

Lane County District Attorney Christopher Parosa worries about a mass exodus of overworked prosecutors from his office under the strain of heavy caseloads. In a presentation to county commissioners Tuesday, Dec. 9, Parosa laid out the needs of his office, which has 24 prosecutors in its criminal division who have...

LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Around 2:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 58, near milepost 51 in Lane County. Police say a westbound Audi Q5 driven by Jessica Nicole Ingoglia, 37, of Klamath Falls, left the lane of travel for unknown reasons, crossed the eastbound...

The Springfield City Council voted unanimously Monday, Dec. 8, to direct staff to develop a payroll tax ordinance. The council’s resolution does not implement a payroll tax, Springfield Finance Director Nathan Bell said during a public hearing councilors held before the vote. It also does not set the rate for the tax...

FLORENCE, Ore. - The Oregon Coast Humane Society (OCHS) has made a significant move toward enhancing its animal services by purchasing 8.66 acres from Lane County for $500, according to OCHS officials. OCHS officials said this purchase was unanimously approved by the Lane County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 2....

Alyssa Dodds rolled a cart of coffees through the halls of Willamette High School, hurrying to deliver the last lattes to teachers before the 11:20 a.m. passing period. Teachers had been at the school until 8 p.m. the night before because of parent-teacher conferences, and she wanted to treat them.

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Humane Society Setting Its Own Destiny with Purchase. The Oregon Coast Humane Society has taken a major step toward expansion after the Lane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the sale of 8.66 acres to the organization for 500 dollars on December 2. Executive Director Elizabeth Thompson told...