Man gets 25 years in prison after guilty plea in crossbow killing
A 50-year-old man who fired a crossbow and killed a man in Springfield was sentenced to 25 years in prison Friday, Feb. 13. Isaac Henry McGrew pleaded guilty Wednesday to first-degree manslaughter in connection with the death of Dustin Lee Shelton. McGrew, listed as a Marcola resident in court records,...
SugarWitch cupcakes sees a sweet opening this February in Eugene
A new cupcake shop recently opened in Eugene, serving 49 fun flavor options. But, you won't see it when you're driving around. Ashley Barnes, owner of SugarWitch Cupcakes, opened her storefront entirely online. The idea came about because Barnes's family kept telling her she needs to sell her cupcakes. "I said I...
FBI offers reward to help identify people who breached federal building in Eugene
The FBI announced Friday that is offering a $5,000 reward for information that helps the bureau arrest people who breached the federal building in Eugene late last month. The bureau also released four videos from inside and outside the entrance to the federal building in an effort to identify those responsible.
Oregon Weather Alert Monday: Rain/Snow Mix Could Slick I-5 in Eugene, OR by Afternoon
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon – Cold air is settling into the southern Willamette Valley this morning, and wet roads could turn slushy fast as rain mixes with snow by Monday afternoon. Bridges along I-5 and Beltline Highway may...
Valentine’s Day in Eugene features weddings, books and pets
EUGENE, Ore. - Valentine's Day brought a wave of celebration across Eugene, with events highlighting love in all its forms. At the Lane County Courthouse, two couples, Taylor and Abraham Routley, and Jennifer and Duane Wyant, exchanged vows surrounded by friends and family. The ceremonies were filled with tears,...
Loss at Oregon sends Penn State hoops back to Big Ten basement
Penn State had a chance to put more distance between itself and last place in the Big Ten when it faced fellow conference laggard Oregon in Eugene Saturday afternoon. But the Nittany Lions could not capitalize, dropping a 83-72 decision to the Ducks to tumble back down into the league basement.
Emergency doctors planning to leave PeaceHealth ‘disaster’
Dr. Charlotte Ransom spent 18 years in scrubs on the emergency department floors at PeaceHealth. Many of her shifts were at the health system’s University District hospital — Eugene’s only emergency department until it closed in 2023. Before it shuttered, Ransom and her colleagues with Eugene Emergency...
Meet Queen Lily, Elvis, and other cats ready for adoption at Oregon rescues
Greenhill Humane Society Meet Queen Lily and Princess Peanut! This royal pair is bonded and looking for a quiet, calm home where they can thrive. Queen Lily is a very distinguished 14-year-old kitty who enjoys lounging and yummy treats. Princess Peanut is Lily’s 7-year-old sidekick who loves giving her little licks...
Bridge project that displaced Eugene’s first Black families inspires new monument design
EUGENE, Ore. — A major milestone happened Friday for a project honoring Eugene's first Black families as community members gathered to see the completed design for the "Across the Bridge" monument. The monument will honor the history of the Black community that was forced from their homes through eminent...
7 Legendary Restaurants In Oregon Serving Up The Best Pizza In The State
Looking for the best pizza in Oregon to satisfy your cravings?. These 7 pizza spots offer mouthwatering slices and unique flavors you won’t find anywhere else!. 1. The Turning Peel Pizza (Portland) The Turning Peel Pizza looks like a cozy blue house with beautiful wisteria growing around the entrance.
