CRESWELL—The term “Renaissance man” aptly fits Sam Hahn, a music and entertainment industry pro and CEO of L.A.B. Golf, a company that traded sunbaked Reno, Nev., for the lush greenery of Creswell, Ore. For 13 years, Hahn was the booking manager at Luckey’s Club in Eugene, one of Oregon’s oldest[Read More…]
Author: Lauren Englet
A Capitol experience for Springfield, Creswell, & Cottage Grove leadership
SALEM – On Jan. 28, hundreds of community leaders, including leaders from Springfield, Creswell, and Cottage Grove, flocked to Salem for City Day at the Capitol. The event, led by the League of Oregon Cities (LOC), allows statewide officials and legislators to promote advocacy and progress through informative briefings[Read More…]
Springfield State of the City outlines ‘Our Way Forward’ in 2025
SPRINGFIELD – From the lively musical stylings of the Springfield High School Jazz Band to enthusiastic pre-event conversation amongst attendees, the Wildish Theater in Springfield was abuzz on Jan. 30 for 2025’s State of the City Address. Mayor Sean VanGordon presented a comprehensive list of Springfield’s 2024 highlights and challenges[Read More…]
Safety & Service: Strahan, longtime volunteer, bids farewell
COTTAGE GROVE — Outdoor enthusiasts revere the Row River Trail, as do fans of the coming-of-age cult classic Stand By Me. It is a renowned stretch that bridges idyllic scenery and a storied past. Don Strahan, a longtime volunteer and avid cyclist, also takes pride in it. While Strahan shared[Read More…]
Creswell City Council reconvenes with new faces, priorities
CRESWELL – Councilors Mark Kremer, Joan Morris, Clark Kent, and Mayor Nick Smith were sworn into office on Jan. 13. Smith, councilor-turned-mayor, manages Roberts Supply Co. in Springfield. “I saw a need for a conservative voice on the council and decided to get involved. I wanted to do something, not[Read More…]
Cottage Grove City Council sworn in, praises good work by the community
COTTAGE GROVE – Each year, January brings an influx of new goals, routines, and, in the case of Cottage Grove City Council, new faces. At its meeting on Jan. 13, the city council candidates were sworn in, and incumbent Greg Ervin (Ward 4) was unanimously appointed council president. While Ervin[Read More…]
Imagination meets reality: Dolly’s Imagination Library
SPRINGFIELD – From her melodic voice to her voluminous blonde hair, Dolly Parton has been a fixture of popular culture for decades. In addition to crafting heartfelt, toe-tapping tunes and starring in television and films loved by a multi-generational fanbase, she is also known as “The Book Lady.” Founded in[Read More…]
Springfield to show up in Salem
SPRINGFIELD – In just under two weeks, City of Springfield employees will take to the state capitol in Salem for City Day at the Capitol, an event committed to providing a space for advocacy amongst legislators and city leaders. Founded in 1925, the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) is a[Read More…]
Stram & Smith: A changing of the guard at Creswell City Hall
CRESWELL – Dave Stram and his wife, Jocelyn, have always known that there was something special about the city of Creswell. Arriving in town as fresh college graduates in 1982, the couple have called the area home for over four decades, where he served as a pastor, piano teacher, and[Read More…]
Year in Review/ Looking Ahead with Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon
SPRINGFIELD – “If roads are the bones of the city, people are the heart and soul of the city,” Sean VanGordon, Springfield mayor, said. From navigating catastrophic weather to serving as a backdrop for thousands of eager runners tackling the 26.2-mile Eugene Marathon, Springfield saw its fair share of activity[Read More…]
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