Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
PLEASANT HILL – Celebrate survivors and caregivers, remember those who have lost to cancer, and fundraise to fight back. These are the signature elements of Relay For Life. The American Cancer Society, a leading cancer-fighting organization, presents the global walk…
What do Texas Roadhouse, Springfield Library, Bloodworks NW, Springfield Special Weapons and Tactics, Target, and face painting have in common? They were all represented at the Springfield Police Department’s “National Night Out” this past Tuesday evening. Community members gather to…
SPRINGFIELD – Lane Transit District’s Board of Directors is embracing a new chapter with a recent update to its longstanding board members. Susan Cox was elected LTD’s board president during LTD’s June meeting. She previously served as the board’s vice…
CRESWELL – Bubbles floated through the air while kids played in Harry Holt Memorial Park. A misting line hung from the restrooms to a nearby tree, spraying cool water on people as they walked under. The smell of grilled hot…
SPRINGFIELD – Dinosaurs, doughnuts, and beachy witches went for a run around the Public House in Springfield last Sunday. Lane Council of Governments’ Senior and Disability Services division hosted its annual “A Race for the Rest of Us,” fundraiser for…
EUGENE – What happens to floral centerpieces and bouquets after a big celebration? Do guests take them home and admire them until they perish? Do they get tossed and return to the soil they came from? Tabitha “Taby” Phifer thought…
COTTAGE GROVE – St. Vincent dePaul is looking for homeowners in Cottage Grove who are in need of home-repair loans. The Regional Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (RHRP) is a home-loan program that provides financial assistance for health-and-safety repairs. The program…
COTTAGE GROVE – Cottage Grove families are facing a critical childcare shortage. A local nonprofit organization is working to address these needs by distributing significant grants to support childcare establishments and fund programs for children. The Woodard Family Foundation recently…
This article was updated on Aug. 1 to issue corrections and make clarifications. SPRINGFIELD – Mayor Sean VanGordon last week discussed Springfield’s financial future with community members during a Springfield Chamber Roundtable event. The conversation comes on the heels of…
SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Utility Board (SUB) is celebrating its 75th birthday by highlighting the utility’s history in the community with a free art exhibit at the Springfield History Museum. The exhibit debuts during the Downtown Second Friday Artwalk at 5…