SPRINGFIELD – In August 2025, Bob and Gayle Kramer announced their retirement and the closing of a beloved plant nursery. Little Red Farm Nursery at 1020 S. 42nd St. did not stay closed long, though, as former employee Natalie Reeves took over the business under…

SPRINGFIELD – SUB board members last Wednesday held a monthly meeting and work session:

SPRINGFIELD – At the Feb. 9 Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) board meeting, direction was sought for phase one of the infrastructure proposed in the Glenwood Preliminary Master Plan application. Allie Camp, Springfield’s economic development manager, presented the next steps for Glenwood infrastructure to the…

CRESWELL – He fought the good fight. Col. Richard “Dick” Michael Heyman Jr. successfully completed every mission placed in front of him .. except for one. He didn’t live long enough to pick up the crown jewel of his magnificent military career. That being the…

MARCOLA – Greenhill Humane Society is working with Lane County Animal Services (LCAS) to rescue cats from a property after their owner passed away. The rescue operations began Feb. 6, near Marcola. They rescued 21 cats, who were transported from the property to Greenhill for…

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is reminding parents and caregivers that the deadline for updating children’s vaccinations is Feb. 25. All children in public and private schools, preschools, Head Start, and licensed child care facilities must show documentation of up-to-date vaccinations or have an exemption…

The Springfield Public Library was formed in 1908 by the Ladies of Springfield. Relying on purchased and donated books and a year’s subscription to Oregon Monthly Magazine, the library has since transformed into a vital free resource for the community. A wide array of volunteers…

COTTAGE GROVE – On Feb. 4, students from Cottage Grove High School took to the streets to protest federal agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). An organized walkout was scheduled for the last class of a short day, something freshman Kimberly Trueax said…