Year 2024

Valley poses unique issues for allergy sufferers

As spring has taken over and pollen counts are increasing, allergy season is quickly approaching. It’s estimated that more than 50 million Americans struggle with seasonal and environmental allergies, and Dr. Kraig W. Jacobson, a Eugene-based allergist with Oregon Allergy Associates (OAA), said experts have…

Major reconstruction underway on Mill

SPRINGFIELD – The Mill Street Reconstruction Project, an endeavor to address the street’s cracked and bumpy asphalt from South A. St. to Centennial Blvd., is on pace to be completed by next spring. Lisa Hingley lives on Mill St. in the construction zone with her…

Creswell Roundup: City Council and Construction

City Council Rep. Conrad’s Report House district 12 representative Charlie Conrad spoke at the April 8 council meeting about his experiences in the most recent legislative session, providing insight into many measures and one monetary request which he has been fighting for. The two bills…

Roadwork Roundup: Week of April 11

58th/Main, OR 126 getting overhaul Intersection improvements at 54th and Main streets ODOT crews are adding dedicated turning lanes, signals, and lighting, as well as installing ADA compliant sidewalks, curbs, and pedestrian crossings. Expect construction noise and delays throughout the day and night. There will…

Police Roundup: Week of April 11

Creswell man convicted of attempted murder CRESWELL – A Lane County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to Creswell responded to a dispute on the evening of April 25, 2022 in the 700-block of North Mill Street, and upon arrival found a male subject “covered in a tarp with…

Health & Wellness: Week of April 11

Quarterback Bo Nix’s check to benefit PeaceHealth’s young patients ■ Former UO quarterback Bo Nix recently presented a check for $13,400 to the PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center Foundation from Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and 7-Eleven, that will give patients the care they need. Nix…