EUGENE, Ore. — Last year, Christmas was on a Sunday. But this year, it falls on a Tuesday, which gave people a full weekend to get their Christmas errands accomplished before the big holiday rolled around. The malls and other shops in town have been filled with shoppers taking advantage of the extra time. Last-minute … Continue reading »
Last-Minute Travelers Line Up for Fuel
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Folks hitting the road on Saturday were definitely not alone. About 26.7% of the U.S. population was right along side them this holiday season. Gas stations in town were filled with drivers fueling up to get to their desired destinations. As to why they waited and how it was going, the responses … Continue reading »
Local Cemetery Lights Up the Holidays
EUGENE, Ore. — Thanksgiving to New Year’s is probably the toughest stretch of time when mourning the death of a loved one, but one local cemetery is trying to ease that struggle with their annual luminary lighting. The staff at Sunset Hills Cemetery in South Eugene says it’s important to take this time to reflect … Continue reading »
Permits for Christmas Trees Available
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — If hiking through the forest to cut down your own Christmas tree is the approach you prefer, here are a couple of things to keep in mind: First, you need to buy a $5 Forest Service personal use permit. That lets you cut down a tree on designated ares of forest … Continue reading »
Local Greeting Cards Biz Takes Off
EUGENE, Ore. — Bloom Paper Goods, an online greetings cards website based in Eugene, recently made its big debut just in time for the big holiday season. Customers can upload photos into specially designed templates, which can be professionally printed and shipped to them or they can do it from their own desktop at home. … Continue reading »
