Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…