Category Community

Grant awarded for ‘Bags of Love’

As summer kicks off, OnPoint Community Credit Union has announced grants through its bi-annual Community Grants & Giving program, including donations to two Lane County nonprofits serving local children. OnPoint donated $10,000 to the Willamalane Park Foundation to provide scholarships for kids in Springfield to…

Shooter attempts float escape route, arrested

SPRINGFIELD – A Springfield man was arrested last week after allegedly assaulting and firing a gun at family members and officers before fleeing via the Willamette River. According to Lane County court records, on June 19, around 10:30 p.m., officers from the Springfield Police Department…

LTD ratifies landmark labor deal

On June 17, the Lane Transit District (LTD) Board of Directors unanimously approved a three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union 757 (ATU). This contract represents the largest in LTD’s history, encompassing bus operators, customer service representatives, and fleet maintenance staff. Following a…

Larcom named Lane County’s new emergency manager

Monica Larcom, on June 15, was announced as Lane County’s new emergency manager. Previously a supervisor with Lane County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue, Larcom began her new role at the end of April. Shortly after her arrival, she provided an update to the Board…

Eugene, Springfield men die in crashes

Eugene man dies in Marcola crash On June 15, at about 11:20 p.m., LCSO Deputies responded with the Mohawk Valley Fire to the report of a single vehicle crash in the 90000-block of Marcola Road. EMTs arrived and discovered the driver and sole occupant, Daniel…

Business trends show decline in optimism, higher costs

The National Federation of Independent Business in Oregon recently released its monthly Small Business Economic Trends report, showing a 0.6-point decline in May to 95.3, remaining below its 52-year average of 98.0. The Uncertainty Index rose 3 points from April to 91, remaining well above…