Lane County deputy injured in attack by jail inmate
EUGENE, Ore. - A deputy who was assisting with medication distribution was attacked Thursday with a mop handle by an inmate at Lane County Jail, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office. According to the Lane County Jail, the inmate, identified as 62-year-old John Paul Lockhart, 62, of Medford, assaulted...
Eugene lowering speed limits to 25 mph on four stretches of road
The city of Eugene announced speed limit reductions on four roads Friday, March 6 in an effort to increase traffic safety and eliminate fatal and serious crashes. Four street sections will have their speed limits reduced from 30 mph to 25 mph:. Polk Street between Second Avenue and 18th Avenue.
Confronted by deputy, man pulls knife and flees, sheriff’s office says; he is later...
A Lane County Sheriff’s deputy attempting to detain a man in Dunes City managed to avoid injury when the suspect pulled out a knife Wednesday, March 4, the sheriff’s office said. Dustin Steven Lafrance, 34, reportedly ran from the deputy after displaying the weapon but was later arrested...
Springfield police chase ends with domestic violence suspect caught on Gateway Street
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - A domestic violence incident led to a dramatic vehicle pursuit Thursday that ended in the suspect's arrest on Gateway Street, according to the Springfield Police Department. Authorities were initially called to a residence on Lochaven Avenue on March 5 to address a disorderly conduct report...
Oregon Weather Alert: Eugene Rain Arrives Sunday Afternoon Before Rain-Snow Mix Monday Night
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon – Cool, damp air settles across the southern Willamette Valley this morning as low clouds drift over Eugene. Streetlights glow faintly through patches of fog while the first hints of sunshine begin...
Brody Buzzard Finishes Historic High School Career with Fourth State Title
HARRISBURG, Ore. — Winning runs in the Buzzard family, and Harrisburg senior Brody Buzzard added another chapter to that legacy this weekend. The Marist Catholic senior who wrestles for Harrisburg (Marist does not offer the sport) captured the Class 3A 215-pound state championship with a 10-4 decision over...
Next phase of East Broadway paving, sidewalk project to begin in spring
The city of Eugene will soon close one of three eastbound lanes along a two-block stretch of East Broadway, the final phase of a project to make the corridor between downtown and campus more pedestrian-friendly. In late April or May, city officials will remove the southernmost eastbound lane on East...
Small Business Grants You Can Apply For in March
For business owners that want to take advantage of new opportunities or invest in new areas, Lane County has assembled a list of small business grants you can actively apply for in March. The following list of small business grants open for applicants came from the Portland Business Journal morning edition on March...
Hiking through Ice Age history at Lake Allison
OREGON, USA — Imagine a time when travel in the Willamette Valley would have only been possible by boat because gigantic icebergs floated across the massive lake that stretched from the Columbia River all the way to Eugene. Rick Thompson is a detective! Not of crime — but of...
South Lane Wheels keeps rural Oregon connected amid changes
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - South Lane Wheels is reaffirming its role as a crucial transportation service for rural residents in South Lane County. The nonprofit, based in Cottage Grove, continues to provide reliable transportation despite recent changes in regional transportation partnerships. According to South Lane...
