Category Community

Glenwood project site plans draw residents

SPRINGFIELD – Last week, the Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) invited community members to Roaring Rapids Pizza Company to view the proposed master plan and chat with project leaders of the Glenwood Riverfront Redevelopment. The free event was an informal, drop-in meeting with poster boards…

Funding floods in for SUB water resiliency

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Utility Board (SUB) announced last week that it has received $9.6 million in funding from Oregon’s Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund for the McKenzie River Water Supply Project, which aims to enhance drinking water reliability and resiliency. Of the award,…

LTD launches lifeline pilot in Cottage Grove

COTTAGE GROVE – Lane Transit District (LTD) will launch a new Rural Shuttle Pilot in South Lane, Mohawk Valley, Mapleton, and Deadwood along the Highway 36 corridor on March 2. “Rural transit services are a lifeline,” said Jameson Auten, LTD’s chief executive officer. “Without access…

Donations still needed after house fire

EUGENE – Mike and Kathi Kangas are still recovering from the house fire that destroyed their home on Monday, Feb. 2. The GoFundMe campaign has ended, but financial contributions to their continued recovery can be mailed to their attention at: 27607 Royal Ave, Eugene OR.…

Beyond the Books, PT 2: Springfield volunteers and their many hats

SPRINGFIELD – Through literacy, learning, and cultural enrichment, the Springfield Public Library holds a cherished place in the community; however, securing adequate funding remains an uphill battle, threatening the sustainability of its diverse programs and services. The Springfield Public Library Foundation (SPLF) is a group…

Wine lounge opens in downtown Springfield

SPRINGFIELD – A new wine lounge called downtown Springfield home last Friday night, with the opening celebration of Hersch Wine Lounge at 322 Main St. Maddie and David Hersch had been looking for a new route for themselves, one where they could create their own…

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