Danny Calvin Tadlock

Alexander Baugh

Alexander Baugh, 20, died Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Andreason's Cremation & Burial Service is handling the arrangements.

Patrick "Pat" Keith Dolan

Patrick “Pat” Keith Dolan, 86, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. He was a longtime resident of Cottage Grove, Oregon. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Sept. 19, 2026, at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove. Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium is handling the arrangements.

Denise Lyn MacDonald

Denise Lyn MacDonald, 30, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Springfield, Oregon. No services are planned at this time. Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium and Cemetery is handling the arrangements.

In its seventh year, Springfield’s Sept. 12 Block Party to be bigger than ever

The free event, featuring live music, food vendors and activities ranging from karaoke to mechanical bull riding, is expanding to more downtown blocks. Hispanic heritage celebration Herencia Hispana will also return to the plaza outside Springfield City Hall. 

10 things we know about Oregon as Ducks embark on 2026

From Dante Moore and Dylan Raiola to a loaded defense and two new coordinators, the Ducks begin another championship chase with plenty already working in their favor.