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Author: Lauren Englet
Postal workers, supporters rally on ‘Day of Action’
SPRINGFIELD — On Oct. 1, postal workers and supporters across the country gathered to voice their concerns regarding the state of mail delivery, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s continued attempts to consolidate distribution centers, and staffing shortages. Springfield was among the 90 cities participating in nationwide Day of Action events. The[Read More…]
Florist plans to spread positivity with ‘Petal it Forward’ campaign
EUGENE — Behind the punch-colored door of 1229 West 7th, Tabitha “Taby” Phifer, a Springfield resident and founder and owner of Flowers by Taby at 1229 W. 7th Ave. in Eugene, is adorning bouquets in cellophane and ribbon. Stamped across the front in pale blue script are the words, “I[Read More…]
Cottage Grove City Councilor relocates to Eugene; candidate steps into role early
COTTAGE GROVE – Poised amidst the wood-paneled, brightly lit backdrop of City Hall, Jon Stinnett, Ward 2 City Councilor, announced his resignation on Sept. 23. Stinnett’s exit from the post, effective Oct. 1, came just two months shy of his term’s end. He referenced his upcoming relocation to Eugene and[Read More…]
SMART supporting children’s lit one volunteer at a time
SPRINGFIELD — “There is no friend as loyal as a book,” Ernest Hemingway once wrote. From Beverly Cleary to Eric Carle, Judy Blume to C.S. Lewis, the worlds created, the characters that seem to leap off the pages into the hearts of those who welcome them, is a gift unlike[Read More…]
Thirty years later, Cottage Grove rockhounders crack into XL agate
COTTAGE GROVE – It’s been a little over 30 years since The Springfield News covered Linda and Craig Olson adorning their Springfield lawn with a 2,200-pound Oregon moss agate. This year, the now-Cottage Grove couple started the adventure of cutting into what hid below the surface. However, the “pebble” (Linda[Read More…]
Vertical printing takes hold in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – Shelley Street is relatively quiet. Its curved asphalt beckons semi-trucks and other service vehicles to a wealth of industrial-style buildings, housing everything ranging from restaurant equipment to cleaning supplies. While the anonymity reveals little to the outside eye, a wealth of artistry hides behind the beige brick-and-mortar exteriors. [Read More…]
