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Springfield – Mayor Sean VanGordon has proclaimed May 3-9, 2026, as Public Service Recognition Week in Springfield, recognizing the contributions of public employees who serve the community each day. Public…
SPRINGFIELD – As the city of Springfield begins finalizing the fiscal year 2027 proposed budget, the time for public feedback has passed. Monday night marked the trio of budget committee…
SPRINGFIELD – Willamalane is hosting a Spring Marketplace this weekend, just in time for Mother’s Day. Whether mom comes along to browse the 100-plus local vendors, or if folks are…
SPRINGFIELD – How does a teacher learn about new subjects and ways to teach and engage their students? Academy of Arts and Academics science teacher Katie Ryan was selected to…
SPRINGFIELD – This Thursday, Springfield Public Schools will present its proposed 2026–27 operating budget to the Budget Committee. The District is working to address a $7.9 million budget deficit for…
CRESWELL – Creswell is reinvigorating the farmers market scene in town with a Farm to Table Event kicking off this weekend. On May 9, folks can find farm fresh food,…
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Grove town hall focuses on budget shortfall

COTTAGE GROVE – City officials in Cottage Grove invited community members to a town hall meeting last week to discuss options for balancing the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The library is facing a proposed 56% budget cut, and there is a proposal to completely eliminate funding for the Warren Doherty Aquatic Center.
Roughly 150 people filled the Armory on Thursday night. By a show of hands, around 90% of the crowd was there to support the pool and/or the library. Some people accessorized with pool floaties and towels, and many wore blue T-shirts showing support for the library and pool.
The proposed general fund amount for community promotions, including the aquatic center, is $98,000, which is a decrease of $105,000 from the previous budget of $203,000 for 2025-26, according to the 2026-27 budget proposal.
Last fiscal year, the pool received $75,000 from this fund; this year, it is proposed to receive nothing.




















