Cindy Weeldreyer

6 days ago | cgsentinel.com | Cindy Weeldreyer

Last fall, city council candidates campaigned on the need for more transparency and greater citizen involvement in city affairs. At its March 8 goal setting retreat, councilors committed to hosting town hall meetings this year. Keeping that promise, the proposed 2025-26 city budget will be the topic of a town hall meeting scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at Cottage Grove City Hall, 400 E Main Street.

1 week ago | cgsentinel.com | Cindy Weeldreyer

The results of the May 20 Special Election for two seats on the South Lane School District Board remained too close to call, as of press time May 29. On May 28, a Lane County elections spokesperson said the elections staff was working with “cured” ballots. Letters have been sent to voters who forgot to sign their ballot, or their signature didn’t match the signature on file. Once those cured ballots are received, the results will be updated accordingly.

1 week ago | cgsentinel.com | Cindy Weeldreyer

More review is ahead before the South Lane School Board adopts a new district budget. South Lane School Board members joined its citizen board members for a Budget 101 work session May 19. Interim Superintendent Brian McCasline presented his budget message and Finance Director Celia Gowing explained the purpose of the district’s four funds, debt service and capital projects.

1 week ago | cgsentinel.com | Cindy Weeldreyer

Hundreds of gold-seeking miner-wannabees, from near and far, flocked to Sharps Creek and Martin Creek to participate in the Bohemia Mine Owners Association’s “Open to the Public Day” on the Saturday of Mother’s Day Weekend. Laughter filled the air on a picture-perfect spring day for young and old participants to learn placer mining techniques from BMOA members at several claims owned by the organization.

2 weeks ago | cgsentinel.com | Cindy Weeldreyer

First, it was campaign signs sprouting with spring flowers, then enthusiastic sign waving at busy intersections, and now with ballots cast, the voters have spoken in the four spirited races for the South Lane School District Board of Directors. As of 11 p.m. on election night May 20, two races were determined and two are still too close to call. For the Position 1 open seat, retired schoolteacher Diane Hicks prevailed over farmer and homemaker Rayla Campbell by 450 votes.