Author: Samantha Sobel

Springfield-Eugene nets $4M wastewater grant for water recycle initiatives

GLENWOOD — Oregon has been given an unprecedented opportunity to secure to propel climate action and invest in communities across the state. In May, the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) was awarded $4 million in federal drought resiliency funds for recycled water development. The money came after the Bureau of[Read More…]

Creswell City Council roundup

• On Aug. 12, Creswell City Council was in low attendance, with councilors Kent Clark, Nick Smith, and Mayor Dave Stram on excused absence.  • The League of Oregon Cities (LOC) prepared a survey to determine the top five legislative priorities for the 2025 biennial legislative session and sought input[Read More…]

Buzz with the fuzz: National Night Out a ‘community campaign for comraderie’

More often than not, if you’re interacting with a local police officer, you’re likely having an incredibly bad day. That won’t be the case on Tuesday, Aug. 6.  This year, Springfield, Creswell, and Cottage Grove communities will celebrate the 41st National Night Out (NNO), an annual community building campaign that[Read More…]

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