Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
SPRINGFIELD – As part of the Springfield Library’s annual outdoor multicultural Summer Reading Celebration, Makola Performing Arts featured internationally acclaimed artist Okaidja Afroso at Fountain Plaza on July 8. The event highlighted community through music, dance, and storytelling. Following this,…
Lane County Public Health officials said the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University confirmed a rabies-infected bat was found in Lane County. This is the third bat found in Lane County to test positive for rabies in 2026. “All…
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Twin Rivers Rotary chapter celebrated its “new year” at the start of July with Incoming president Mary Bartlett, right, receiving the gavel from outgoing president John Kimpton. For more information on Twin Rivers Rotary and its…
Springfield Public Schools is accepting applications for the recently vacated Position 4 seat on the Board of Directors, following the resignation of Director Nicole de Graff. The Board plays a vital role in shaping the district’s long-term direction, meeting twice…
CRESWELL – Tim Rogers, Creswell resident and longtime school board member, has completed a new book, “Anatomy is Destiny,” an exploration of two young men whose connection becomes their anchor in a world determined to keep them apart. In the story,…
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs announced on July 9 that it has expanded its Oregon Veterans Educational Bridge Grant (VEBG) Program, increasing the amount of funding available per applicant and greatly expanding eligibility for veterans facing challenges in completing…
COTTAGE GROVE – Cottage Grove city and school officials celebrated the newly installed Dyrol Burleson Kiosk last week. Located along the Dyrol Burleson Trail just north of Cottage Grove High School on the riverside of River Road, the trail was…
TUESDAY ■ SPRINGFIELD – Karsten Hansen was 2-for-3 with a double, RBI, and a walk while Hunter Meyer went 2-for-4 with a run and stolen base, but the Sweets scored three ninth-inning runs to win 6-3. The Drifters’ two-run ninth…
The Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat at 100.2 in June, down from 100.3 in May. This is the fourth consecutive month in which the Index has declined. The reading is below the 2025 average of 101.2 but still…
BASICS ■ Where: Coiner Park, 1319 E. Main St., Cottage Grove■ When: Thursday, July 16-Saturday, July 18 ■ Website: Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days – Celebrating Cottage Grove’s Heritage and Family Fun! THURSDAY HIGHLIGHTS■ Noon: Bohemia City Opening Ceremony, 12…