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…]
Author: Lauren Englet - City & Community News
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 Cottage Grove mayor Candace Solesbee
COTTAGE GROVE – Candace Solesbee is what one might call a “proud Grover.” A fourth-generation resident and owner of Shampoo Dolls Salon and 5 Flying Monkeys antique store on Main Street, she is eager to step into her second term as mayor of Cottage Grove. In many ways, Solesbee said[Read More…]
Springfield candidates sworn in during session
SPRINGFIELD — Met with colorful bouquets and warm applause, incumbents and the newly-elected were sworn in at the Jan. 6 Springfield City Council meeting, and Michelle Webber was selected as the new council president. Incumbents Kori Rodley (Ward 3), Beth Blackwell (Ward 4), and Mayor Sean VanGordon, as well as[Read More…]
Cottage Grove council updates public records request process; road improvements eyed for ’25
COTTAGE GROVE – At last month’s Cottage Grove City Council meeting, the council unanimously instated Resolution No. 2158 to streamline public records requests, enacting a Public Records Request Policy for the City of Cottage Grove. This motion rescinded Resolution No. 1723, which had been in place since Nov. 2009. In[Read More…]
Creswell Winter Lights event dazzles attendees
Check back later for photos! CRESWELL — A fleet of pastel-hued Volkswagens enveloped in Christmas lights; the Grinch humorously wagging his finger at parade attendees; Santa and Mrs. Claus waving jubilantly down Oregon Ave. and 7th through 1st St.: the 21st annual Creswell Winter Lights parade had something for everyone. [Read More…]
Nebel fills gap; search on for Creswell city manager
CRESWELL— With city manager Michelle Amberg’s last day being Dec. 13, the Creswell City Council and staff have been reviewing resumes and letters of interest. Last week, the council unanimously appointed Spencer Nebel as the interim city manager. “I had an opportunity to spend some time in Creswell to really[Read More…]
Soggy but spirited ‘Oldest & Coldest’ Springfield parade
SPRINGFIELD – For over seven decades, the Springfield Christmas Parade has served as a holiday season kickoff for residents and visitors alike. Even rainy conditions couldn’t damper the glow of glittering floats, triumphant high school marching bands pumping up the crowd, and the Coca-Cola Bear waving and wiggling in a[Read More…]
Get ready to dance: #instaballet blends creativity with community
EUGENE — Housed behind the sand-colored exterior of the Midtown Arts Center are some of the area’s most prominent creative organizations, from Chamber Music Amici and Eugene Ballet to Lane Arts Council and Orchestra Next, to name a few. Included in the revered lineup of Midtown residents who make up[Read More…]
