Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
By Tim Alverson Cottage Grove Garbage Service is responding to recent statements by Lane County suggesting that the company that serves as the franchised hauler for the City of Cottage Grove “refuses” to dispose of solid waste collected within the…
I joined the U.S. Navy to serve my country. I joined Springfield’s Planning Commission to serve my community. And with your support, I’ll serve as your next city councilor. My name is Callee Ackland, and I’m proud to announce that…
Dear Editor: This letter is a “thank you” to all of the people of Creswell. Today is our Anniversary of sorts. Exactly 50 years ago, on June 20, 1976, my wife Candi and I moved to Creswell. I was 19…
Dear Editor, In the June 11 issue, pg 17, the list about Creswell High, I appreciate that you listed both women’s and men’s sports with the same language. So many times, the men are “basketball,” and the women are labeled…
Dear Editor, I got a kick out of an item in your Strange But True column last week. It mentioned cigarette makers in the early 20th century proclaiming, “Light a Lucky and you’ll never miss a sweet that makes you…
Dear Editor, As Creswell continues the 2nd Street Improvement Project, we find ourselves at an optimal juncture to move beyond traditional construction oversight. I propose that the City of Creswell leverage the current project momentum to implement a focused digital-twin…
Dear Editor: I received a copy of the Creswell 2026-7 Visitors Guide. It is a nice publication. But the Creswell’s Rich History page is troubling. The Kalapuya have been in what is now Creswell for thousands of years (much longer…
By Rob Lewis Veterans have long been unintended pioneers in the advancement of medicine. The unique realities of war and military service have forced innovation that later benefits civilians for generations. Modern triage systems emerged from battlefields where medical personnel…
Dear Editor: Regarding the Woodard Family Foundation here in Cottage Grove, I would like to give my thanks after working with the Woodard family on many projects. One of the earliest examples was 1983-1984, while I was Chamber president. The…
Dear Editor: This year we have an exciting candidate running for Oregon State Representative in District 7: Ky Fireside. I’ve seen Ky speak at local events and city council meetings, using the opportunity to elevate the concerns of community members…