Good morning, Eugene.

Goodwill Industries of Lane and South Coast Counties will reopen its renovated retail store, donation center and Job Connections office in Cottage Grove on Thursday, Oct.

1 at 8 a.m. Community members can shop and donate gently used items to support local job training programs.

Eugene Springfield Fire responded before 5:30 a.m. on Sept.

27 to help Oakridge Fire manage a structure fire on Fairy Glen Drive that damaged four buildings on three properties (the Red Cross assisted displaced residents).

Gas prices in Eugene fell by 2.1 cents to $5.07 per gallon on Monday — though they remain 38.6 cents above last month and $1.06 over last year, according to a GasBuddy survey of 78 local stations.

Thurston High School revealed its remodeled greenhouse funded by a $26K family donation.

The update adds new paneling, ventilation fans (and an ADA-compliant walkway and fence) to support year-round hands-on learning for students.

Fern Ridge Wildlife Area’s Coyote Creek access site is closed through April for upgrades that began in September, according to the Oregon State Marine Board.

The project will create a paved, ADA-accessible paddlecraft launch with safety features so visitors must seek alternate access.

Lane County’s Search and Rescue team is recruiting adult volunteers for emergency response work.

Interested residents must attend an info session at Harris Hall (125 E. 8th Ave.) on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m., or Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m.

Quarterback Dante Moore sustained a head injury during Oregon's Big Ten opener against USC on Saturday, Sept.

26 and was carted off the field; he thanked supporters in an update posted on Sept. 28 and expressed optimism about his recovery (a targeting call led to an opponent's ejection).

Cascades FC hosted Footy Festival on Sunday at Civic Park for fans who placed season ticket deposits; the five-hour event featured The Daddies and a call for community support as the team prepares for its inaugural season next year.