By SUZANNE CATHCART/for The Herald  —  Oakridge, OR – For years, the historic Salmon Creek Trestle Bridge has stood as a silent reminder of the past. But thanks to the dedication of local volunteers, city officials, and a generous grant from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), this iconic[Read More…]

News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff’s Office Posted on FlashAlert: December 12th, 2024 3:15 PM On December 11th, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a Cottage Grove-area resident who was scammed out of $14,000 over the phone. A relative of the victim received a phone call from a[Read More…]

By GEORGE CUSTER/Editor/The Herald  —  “The times they are a changin,’” at least according to Bob Dylan. Oakridge is also looking to do some changes – zoning changes. On Monday, the Oakridge City Planner, Rick Zylstra, laid out a potential roadmap for changing the city’s currently antiquated zoning rules to[Read More…]

By ELLIE GRAHAM/for The Herald  —  The Oakridge City Council convened on Dec. 5, addressing a packed agenda of community updates, holiday celebrations and ongoing discussions about the city’s warming center efforts.  With cold temperatures and wet conditions looming, councilors were keen to address provisions that are in place for[Read More…]