Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
I have observed that life has felt heavy for many people throughout our community. I am reminded of Sisyphus — the mythological character forced to roll a boulder up a hill day after day after day. We all carry…
Recently I had the privilege of sitting down with two talented Black members of our community to discuss their respective projects, achievements, and the hopes they have for Lane County. Lyta Blunt is a dynamic drag queen, DJ, singer/songwriter, and…
“All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.” (Act 2, Scene 7 of “As You Like It”) These words from Shakespeare remind us that we all play our parts in this beautifully chaotic world. Our…
COTTAGE GROVE — Sunday, Feb. 5 was a dreary, gray afternoon in Lane County. The inside of The Cottage Theatre, however, was a pleasant contrast. My best friend and I, along with a nearly sold out theatre of eager audience…
SPRINGFIELD — A sweet smell was in the air last month as the Springfield Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed its latest addition to downtown Springfield: Main Street Sweets, a family owned and operated business. The dessert shop was packed with…
I am one of the millions of Americans infuriated that I couldn’t get tickets to see Taylor Swift. If you’re reading this and you’re also angry about how everything unfolded this last week, it’s okay. So am I. Our feelings…
SPRINGFIELD – On the corner of 4th and Main streets there is an elegant Pegasus proudly displayed by the front window. Her name is Stardust, and she is the mascot for Pegasus Playhouse: a non-profit theater company that aims to…
There is a specific time of year where wedding bells turn to school bells, tans fade, and the puddles at our feet remind us that the months filled with holiday mania are just around the corner. It seems to be…
If you are reading this, then I appreciate you. There is an endless amount of content you could be consuming but right now, at this very moment, you are taking the time out of your day to read my first…