Cai Emmons’ ‘The Bells’ releases posthumously as documentary on her final months screens

Carmen Rickard Marcy

Carmen Rickard Marcy, 87, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. She received her doctorate from the University of Oregon. Cremation Services of Pennsylvania - Millersville is handling the arrangements.

After questions about its future, Eugene horror film contest rises with record entries

The 72-hour short horror film competition, hosted by the Eugene Film Society, is back for its 11th year. Past participants have learned to walk on stilts, jumped in reservoirs at 2 a.m. and filmed after hours at McMenamins during this kooky, creepy competition.

Sardines, beef liver and boarding passes: guide dogs take on the Eugene Airport

For close to a year, the dogs are exposed to conditions and places that a blind person might navigate. An airport is a vital stop in their training.

Illinois dominates second half, sending reeling Ducks to a 21-10 road loss

Illinois scored 21 unanswered points to hand the Ducks a 21-10 loss.

Through a tough year for Springfield educators, one City Council candidate has had our back. | Letter to the editor

As an educator in Springfield, it felt as though our world was falling in around us in the early months of 2026. A series of decisions made by district leaders were not adequately checked by the school board, and the result was the unimaginable decision to massively cut teaching positions in the middle of the […]