Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
SPRINGFIELD – Lately, the public comment portion of Springfield City Council meetings has been dominated by folks protesting the implementation and use of Flock police cameras or preserving the Springfield Library budget. The topic shifted at the Dec. 1 meeting,…
SPRINGFIELD – The beloved Oldest & Coldest Parade is set to light up the streets of Downtown Springfield on Saturday, Dec. 6, inspiring the festive spirit of Christmas for its 73rd year. Meanwhile, Cottage Grove’s annual Christmas Kickoff celebration also…
CRESWELL – While Springfield rolls out its Oldest & Coldest Parade this weekend, South Lane is getting ready to celebrate the holiday season next weekend with the 22nd annual Creswell Winter Lights Festival on Saturday, Dec. 13. Winter Lights, hosted…
CRESWELL – The historic structure that Creswellians recognize from just a glimpse recently underwent fundamental construction to preserve the building’s integrity. The Creswell Historical Museum sits on the corner of N. 5th St. and W. Oregon Ave., a memorable view…
SPRINGFIELD — It is no secret that the City of Springfield is facing a budget dilemma. So, how does the City balance employee wage adjustments with long-term financial challenges? “Springfield faces a growing structural budget gap that threatens the city’s…
COTTAGE GROVE – The City lost a beloved member of the police department on Nov. 20 as comfort K9 Sabrina died after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 99 just north of River Rd. CGPD Police Chief Cory Chase…
LANE COUNTY – A four-legged furry friend was officially sworn in for duty to work with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office last Wednesday. Special Deputy Corporal Carlton, a 2-year-old goldendoodle, took an oath of office to serve as an LCSO…
EUGENE – Food insecurity has been an ongoing issue in Lane County, with a recent spike in need for assistance, coupled with federal fund hang-ups. Last Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden toured the Food for Lane County warehouse at 770…
SPRINGFIELD – After stormy weather soiled plans for the Mill Street grand opening that was initially scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 5, the City of Springfield celebrated a sunny ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday. Construction on Mill Street broke ground in September…
SPRINGFIELD – The Nativity Ukrainian Church Congregation and the Lane County Monument Projects have been selected to receive the 2025 Springfield Heritage Awards. Springfield City Council awarded the recipients at its Nov. 17 meeting. The Springfield Heritage Awards are a…