Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
SPRINGFIELD – In May 2025, the Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) listed 765 A St. for sale for $575,000. On Tuesday night, the SEDA council agreed to sell the property to Ike Olsson, local business owner of the Springfield Drifters…
As Election Day approaches, residents of Springfield, Cottage Grove, and Creswell will have the opportunity to vote on crucial measures aimed at updating fire levies for their local fire districts. These levies, which represent an additional tax on property owners,…
SPRINGFIELD – In a Springfield City Council meeting on Oct. 13, Mike Espinoza, city facilities supervisor, told the council that out of the 64 HVAC units on City Hall’s roof, only 10 of them are fully operational. Springfield City Hall,…
SPRINGFIELD – The Memorial Building at 765 A St., in Springfield, was once home to St. Vincent de Paul’s Egan Warming Shelter. This year, the organization has its eyes on the former WareMart parking lot for temporary overnight warming shelters.…
SPRINGFIELD – “Walktober” takes place each October, promoting wellness and encouraging folks to enjoy the autumn weather while being active. The Springfield mayor went on a two-mile walk through the Washburne District and the new Mill Street pedestrian and bicycle…
EUGENE – A festival all about fungi is making an annual appearance at the Mt. Pisgah Arboretum this weekend. The Mushroom Festival returns for its 43rd year this Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “We start planning the Mushroom…
COTTAGE GROVE – Formal training of police dogs began in the late 19th century. Folks might be most familiar with Sherman Shepherds or Belgian Malinois working alongside an officer while on duty; however, the newest member of the Cottage Grove…
SPRINGFIELD – Earlier this year, Victoria Doyle announced her resignation from the Springfield City Council, where she represented Ward 5. On Sept. 8, the council approved the process of recruiting applicants. Last week, Mary Bridget Smith, city attorney, informed the…
COTTAGE GROVE – Matthew Hewlett took on a role that no one else stepped up to fill. He is keeping a long-time tradition alive and has turned a once-a-year summer festival into a year-round heritage hub. Hewlett became the executive…
LANE COUNTY – October in the southern Willamette Valley means corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and harvest days. The fall season welcomes traditional family activities like hayrides, pumpkin picking, and Halloween-themed haunted houses. Harvest Days at the Northern Lights Christmas Tree…