Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
As I sit here writing this, the hazy air brings up anxiety reminiscent of September 2020. It also brings up frustrations over the continued mismanagement of our federally managed state lands. I’m Melinda Montgomery. My roots in Lane County go back to the 1850s when…
Dear Editor: Signature gathering has begun for the recall of three Cottage Grove City councilors Mike Fleck, Chalice Savage, and Jon Stinnett. Traditionally, the recall process is in response to a demonstrated legal, ethical, or moral issue rendering an elected official unfit for office.…
Dear Editor: The attempt to recall three of the most committed, thoughtful, reasonable and approachable members of the Cottage Grove City Council is a very hair-brained idea. One person disappointed that certain members of the Council have not agreed with or acted on whatever his…
SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT MONDAY, AUG. 14 (93 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (13), Theft (7), Driving while suspended (7) 1:51 am: Hold-up alarm, 1821 Pioneer Parkway East 5:02 am: Request K-9, 1507 Irving Rd., Eugene 7:58 am: Illegal camping, 5790 Main St. 8:21 am:…
Conserve. Protect. Educate. Connect. McKenzie River Trust (MRT) has been branching out and offering tours to community members who want to connect with the land that surrounds them. A nonprofit organization since 1990, MRT is a regional land trust which conserves and protects about 4,000…
Triple-digit temperatures and ominous creamsicle-colored skies are making for a tough go this week in the Southern Willamette Valley, prompting residents to lay low, avoid the smoke, and keep an eye on forecast and fire evacuation notices. Most cities in our area are suffering from…
SPRINGFIELD – Joshua Whitley has spent his whole life solving problems for other people. He earned a bachelor’s degree in applied science from Southern Illinois University. This led him to work in information technology (IT) for 15 years as a “computer guy.” Whitley founded Vibrant…
COTTAGE GROVE — Those who enjoy murder mysteries, Sherlock Holmes, live theater, and comedy will enjoy the play “The Game’s Afoot.” Written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Janet Rust, the performance is underway at the Cottage Theatre in Cottage Grove through Aug. 27. “I…
SPRINGFIELD — As Springfield lies on Kalapuya land, celebrating those before us is essential, and Painted Sky Northstar Dance Company and Burial Ground Society’s recent event was the perfect way to do just that. On Aug. 9, the Painted Sky Northstar Dance Company and artists…