Sidewalks, pedestrian crossings among transportation priorities

I was shopping in one of the big-box stores the other day when I passed a lady pushing her cart in the opposite direction. She had a little support dog on a leash and wore a frown on her face.

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It’s hard to predict when something truly historic might happen, or where. Sometimes, even a small, rural community might touch the white-hot glow of an international spotlight.

What does it take to move a mountain, or better yet, build one?

CRESWELL – While the game of golf may have begun in the Middle Ages, modern technology and new coaching philosophies are helping today’s elite players reach the next level of expert play.

SPRINGFIELD – Your new Ms. Wheelchair Oregon has been crowned – and she’s a local. Melinda Preciado of Springfield will represent the state at the national competition in Grand Rapids, Mich., later this year.

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Springfield City Council continues to chisel away at the issues relating to housing diversity and affordability. This week, the council re-examined resolutions to lower barriers for developers and extend the use of RVs as a temporary shelter.

In a heated meeting Monday, the Cottage Grove City Council reversed its decision to begin construction of a homeless shelter on Highway 99. At press time Tuesday, city manager Richard Meyers said that all construction on the Highway 99 site had already ceased.