SPRINGFIELD—This Thanksgiving, Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Val Hoyle are urging Oregonians to have conversations with older loved ones about Medicare enrollment (along with their turkey and sides) at the dining room table.  On Nov. 22, at Willamalane Adult Activity…

SPRINGFIELD — As stores gear up to accommodate an influx of shoppers this holiday season, one common fear remains on retailers’ minds: theft.  While thievery may see a spike this time of year, the Springfield Police Department has been working…

CRESWELL — From councilors to concerned community members, potential amendments to Ordinance 557, or the 72-hour rule, led to a lively conversation at Creswell City Council’s meeting on Nov. 12. The review of said ordinance was an extension of the…

CRESWELL – Michelle Amberg, who has served as Creswell’s city manager since 2014, has  stepped down, and now the council is tasked with finding someone to fill the role. Her last day will be Dec. 13.  Amberg submitted her resignation…

COTTAGE GROVE — While Cottage Grove’s Main Street and Bohemia Park are slated for upgrades, its roads will need improvements, at least for the time being. This election cycle, two measures dedicated to revamping city streets fell short at the…

CRESWELL — Home to the Creswell Bakery and encircled by pastel-painted residences, South Second Street boasts its fair share of activity and needed street repairs.  On Oct. 28, the Creswell City Council resumed an ongoing conversation for over a month…

CRESWELL — The dust has settled since the Grants Pass v. Johnson case was overturned, and the city attorney is again drafting an ordinance to re-address the unhoused situation in Creswell. In June, the Supreme Court issued its decision in…

CRESWELL — From impassioned karaoke to basking near the jewel-colored waters of Dorena Lake, Creswell resident Nancy Osborne’s “Cousin Camp” has combined Pacific Northwest beauty and family ties since 2015.  Looking to create lasting memories and unite cousins in the…