Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
One of the hottest bands to burst upon the local scene recently is Natsukashii Soul, who will be appearing at Island Park on July 23 from 6-8:8:30 p.m. as part of Willamalane Park and Recreation District’s annual Summer Concert in…
CRESWELL – While celebrating his 101st birthday Sunday, retired Col. Richard Heyman took a few moments to reflect on a life well-lived. “I’m proud of the life I’ve lived. I didn’t wait for the world to come to me, I…
COTTAGE GROVE – Next week’s 50th Anniversary celebration of The Bookmine will serve as a reminder to many residents that the iconic outlet is more than their favorite bookstore, gift shop and garden center. To some, it’s their go-to gathering…
SPRINGFIELD – For a team that has won a grand total of three games over the past four seasons, Springfield High School is one lucky baseball program. Life on the field has shifted quite dramatically now that Kyle Casperson has…
#19 CHURCHILL (3-4) AT #5 THURSTON (6-2) ■ Just the facts: A double-header with games at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. … Tickets: $15 for family, $6 for adults, $4 for students. Seniors and under 6…
BASEBALL RECAPS ■ Cottage Grove won 2-1 at Creswell on April 1 as Micah Spear threw a seven-inning no-hitter. He struck out 12 Bulldogs. Catcher Anthony Eubanks scored a run after reaching base on a walk. The Lions then won…
RESULTS BASEBALL Thursday, April 3 ■ Thurston 13, at Caldera 3 Friday, April 4 ■ Cottage Grove / Yoncalla 3, Glide 2 ■ Dallas 16, Springfield 3 Saturday, April 5 ■ Pleasant Hill 12, Newport 11 ■ Harrisburg 9, Cottage…
SPRINGFIELD – Calvin Orlando Smith was in the seventh grade when he heard Jim Nabors sing “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” on The Gomer Pyle Show. It was a life-changing experience. During recess the next day at school, he stood…
CRESWELL – New businesses have been sprouting up lately in Creswell, but perhaps none are as important as the one under construction near the golf course. Sometime this summer, the city will welcome Volante of Creswell, its first senior living…
COTTAGE GROVE – There’s no sugarcoating it: Sometimes the Main Street Revitalization project can be a real pain in the ear. It isn’t too pleasant on the other senses, either. The sense of community pride, though, is still standing strong…