Marilee Mickel Conley
Marilee Mickel Conley, 68, of Creswell passed away on March 18, 2020. In the final moments before being taken to heaven, she was held in her children’s arms. Marilee was born on Aug. 7, 1951, in Portland to Eunice (Edwards)…
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
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List of Senior Shopping Hours
Dollar General When: 8am-9am daily, starting Tuesday, March 17 Who: Ages 60+ Walmart When: 1 hour before opening to the public, every Tuesday (most open at 7am) Who: Senior citizens Albertsons When: 7am-9am, Tuesdays and Thursdays (some store times vary)…
Residents, businesses coping as best they can
While few businesses are on sure footing during these turbulent times, Plank Town transfornred into a take-out business. People across the country have been encouraged to buy restaurant gift cards to help local businesses. Mike Nordtvedt/Lifescience Photography Friday, March 20,…
Sweet treats for healthcare workers
Katie Urhausen, right, co-owner of DLX, helped deliver the truffles from Euphoria Chocolate to Riverbend Hospital in Springfield last week. And yes – those are pizza boxes. They make excellent truffle transport boxes. The large box contains 826 truffles. SPRINGFIELD…
Curb Appeal
A woman receives bagged lunches for her children at curbside from Creswell Food 4 Kids, an organization that aims to reduce childhood hunger locally by providing child-friendly, easy-to-make foods for weekends and school breaks when kids aren’t able to eat…
Area soap maker gives helping hand in effort to promote hand-washing
Local artisan and soap maker Tanesha Smelser, below, has been donating her traditional lye soap to anyone who is in need during the pandemic. Above, two bars of her variety of nearly 80 soap bars on hand. COTTAGE GROVE –…
Grove residents, businesses respond
As Grovers try to map out their path through this newly imposed reality, here is the official news concerning COVID-19 and Cottage Grove. Stay safe out there, practice common sense and common courtesy, follow the hygiene rules,and help each other.…
Owner trying to adjust
Nick Hammond, a small business owner who does one-on-one personal fitness training, is feeling the impact of the pandemic. Hammond, a regular on Wednesday mornings at KZEL for 10 years, said he’s offering virtual training. “I contacted my clients and…
Council remains divided on indoor track location
SPRINGFIELD — Before last week’s City Council meeting, councilors held a work session to discuss updates from Willamalane and the Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) Board regarding an indoor track and activity center proposal. Councilors lined up on both sides…
Gym owner ‘understands’ closure, looking ahead to better days
Oregon health and fitness club owners were put in sort of a tough spot last week when they were given the choice — with conditions — to stay open in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. On Monday, Gov. Kate…