Category Community

Analysis: The trouble with Main Street

SPRINGFIELD — In June of last year, a transportation project in Springfield came to a screeching halt. After four years and $1.4 million spent on planning, the Main Street Safety Project received such vocal condemnation from some members of the community that the City Council…

Review: ‘Good Man, Charlie Brown’ a bright, whirlwind performance

COTTAGE GROVE — Sunday, Feb. 5 was a dreary, gray afternoon in Lane County. The inside of The Cottage Theatre, however, was a pleasant contrast. My best friend and I, along with a nearly sold out theatre of eager audience members, were immediately greeted with…

News briefs: week of Feb 9.

Bright Oak Meats donates to meal program On Jan. 11 Bright Oaks Meats donated 17 smoked turkeys to the Ebbert Community Meals program to help support the ministry to the low income and unhoused community.  Polar Plunge RISE Services is participating in the Polar Plunge…

A3 wins inaugural LTD ‘Take The Bus’ Challenge

SPRINGFIELD — The Academy of Arts & Academics won Lane Transit District’s inaugural Take the Bus Challenge, a competition between 10 area high schools to determine which school could take the most bus trips per capita using their free Student Transit Pass during a two-week…

Police Logs: week of Feb. 9

CRESWELL SHERIFF’S OFFICE MONDAY, JAN. 30 11:35 am: Hit & run, 99 Holbrook Ln. 4:38 pm: Police officer hold, 33390 Niblock Ln. 6:40 pm: Arrest, 100 Blue Jay Lp. 10:45 pm: Disorderly subject, 600 Blue Jay Lp. TUESDAY, JAN. 31 9:35 am: Transport to Salem…

Thurston boys cap off 2-0 week

SPRINGFIELD – The Thurston Colts were sitting at 8-8 and on the outside-looking-in of the playoff race as they played the first two in a four-game home stand. Last Tuesday, the Colts beat rival Springfield 57-41, then on Friday hosted No. 12 Crater in a…

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