Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
COTTAGE GROVE – Cottage Grove held its Kickoff to Christmas event with activities starting as early as 9 a.m., with a Jungle Rush 5k. A record number of registrants – 225 – resulted in 209 finishers in the walk/run, where…
SPRINGFIELD – Springfield’s Oldest & Coldest Christmas Parade embarked on its 73rd year last Saturday as downtown businesses opened their doors and folks set up camp on the sidewalks for a front-row view. Oregon’s typical rainy winter weather held off…
SPRINGFIELD – This fall, Willamalane Park and Recreation District was recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its strong stewardship of local tax dollars, according to the district. GFOA offers several award programs that recognize excellence in government…
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…
SPRINGFIELD – Springfield residents continue to raise concerns about the Springfield Police Department’s use of Flock cameras, and those concerns have only intensified after word spread that automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras had captured images of a stolen vehicle,…