Dexter man arrested for impairment, guns
Lowell – On Dec. 18 at 5 p.m., an LCSO deputy contracted to patrol U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lands observed a car parked in front of a gate to a secure area of Lookout Point Dam, east of Lowell.…
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
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Downtown Cottage Grove windows dazzle
COTTAGE GROVE – The Downtown Cottage Grove window decorating contest, sponsored by Cottage Grove Art Walk, was a success, with more businesses participating than in the past, making it a challenging experience for the judges, resulting in two ties. The…
News you can use: Credit is available to fix leaks
If residents have a leak during the winter months, they would be billed wastewater services for the water that’s lost. There is a way to get help when this happens so people aren’t paying for services they didn’t use. If…
Lane County DUII roundup
On Dec. 14 at 8 p.m., deputies responded to a residence on Pheasant Boulevard in Springfield after a resident observed a vehicle run into his parked car. The driver, Steven Anthony Cvitanovich, 58, of Springfield, was arrested for DUII and…
Springfield man dies in traffic accident
EUGENE – On Dec. 15 at 4 p.m., LCSO deputies responded with medical personnel to a two-vehicle crash on E. 30th Avenue near Gonyea Road, east of Eugene. The driver of one vehicle was non-responsive. Before emergency responders arrived, bystanders…
Gas thieves caught syphoning in Glenwood
GLENWOOD – On Dec. 18 at 1 a.m., the LCSO received a report of people stealing gas from a business in Glenwood. Deputies responded and observed Kevin Raye Fanning, 59, and Kristina Michelle Cole, 45, both of Eugene, siphoning gas…
Barricade subject on Davisson in Creswell
CRESWELL – On Dec. 17 at 10:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a home in the 82100 block of Davisson Road. Several days before, Jose Donaldo DeLeon, 32, of Creswell, entered a residence without permission and slashed the…
Violence Prevention Coalition launches new site, tools
LANE COUNTY – The Lane County Violence Prevention Coalition (LCVPC) has relaunched its website, serving as a central hub for resources aimed at preventing domestic and sexual violence, child abuse, and identity-based violence in the area. “This website allows us…
WHAT’S NEXT? A look at key issues in the ’26 State Legislative short session
The Springfield Chamber is paying close attention to the upcoming short legislative session in early 2026. Alongside statewide organizations like the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce (OSCC) and Oregon Business and Industry (OBI), the Springfield Chamber is monitoring and participating…
Young innovators lead transit solutions at codeORcreate
SPRINGFIELD – Connected Lane County, in partnership with Lane Transit District (LTD), hosted its annual codeORcreate competition from Dec. 12 to 14, bringing together high school students from across Lane County for a three-day innovation challenge focused on improving youth access…