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 Center, Sen. Wyden and Rep. Hoyle hosted a press conference[Read More…]
Author: Lauren Englet
Roundtable warrants promising updates from Springfield Police
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 to combat the problem for some time, unveiling updates at[Read More…]
Residents weigh in on Creswell ’72-hour’ rule revamp discussion
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 previous month’s work session, where councilors instructed Ross Williamson, City[Read More…]
Amberg resigns: Creswell City manager search underway
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 letter, which was discussed during the Nov. 18 special city[Read More…]
In for a bumpy ride: Grove voters oppose road improvement measures
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 polls, much to the dismay of Street Improvement Funding Ad[Read More…]
Creswell & Cottage Grove election results: Mayors, city council, state reps
Last week at the polls, a city councilor in both Creswell and Cottage Grove took at chance at the mayor’s seat. Only one was victorious by the night’s end. Creswell City Councilor Nick Smith will soon be called “mayor,” after defeating opponent Kevin Prociw by a 10% margin. Smith earned[Read More…]
CASA Lane County aims to support children in need
EUGENE — Over the sounds of silverware meeting plates and eager applause, Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Val Hoyle took the stage at CASA Lane County’s Voices for Kids Luncheon on Oct. 16 in front of nearly 300 people. The free event aimed to inspire prospective volunteers to get involved[Read More…]
Creswell discussing 2nd Street improvement options
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 at its work session, broaching potential next steps for combatting[Read More…]
Creswell City Council seeking to revise ‘72-hour rule’
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 the Grants Pass v. Johnson case, wherein the plaintiffs claimed[Read More…]
REUNION: ‘Cousin Camp’ comes to Creswell
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 face of large distances, Osborne and her sister, Amy Petti,[Read More…]
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