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Thurston Hills fire human-caused

THURSTON – Last weekend, fire officials received a report of a fire at Thurston Hills Natural Area, near the Camas Crest Trail on the western side of the property. The smoke plume was visible from most of Springfield. The Oregon Department of Forestry and Pleasant…

Water! Water!

Emergency: A sudden, unexpected serious situation that requires immediate action.  It’s because the need is sudden, and most often unexpected, that we need to be prepared at all times. We’ve been lucky here in the Willamette Valley; we haven’t had any major weather events beyond…

Police Logs

CRESWELL SHERIFF’S OFFICEMONDAY, AUG. 29  2:21 am: Suspicious subject, 300 S. 10th St.  7:12 am: Shoplifting, 85 Emerald Pkwy.  10:35 am: Graffiti call, 400 A St. 12:20 pm: Theft, 100 S. Mill St.  4:29 pm: Disorderly subject, 345 E. Oregon Ave.  6:12 pm: Car accident,…

Creswell Foster Farms Public Hearing Put on Ice

CRESWELL – A much-anticipated public hearing on a proposed permit renewal of the nonoperative Foster Farms chicken plant at 33464 West Lane in Creswell was postponed on Aug. 26 with three days’ notice, leaving residents’ questions to linger about the future of the plant.  Trihn…

Springfield philanthropists to retire to Portugal

MOVING FORWARD / PAYING IT FORWARD SPRINGFIELD – Longtime Springfield residents Nancie Koerber and husband Mark Thomas will be moving across the pond to the Silver Coast of Portugal, but what they are leaving behind is quite the legacy. Koerber and Thomas are perhaps most…

Americorps team serving Grove region

COTTAGE GROVE — This summer, The Center for Rural Livelihoods, a nonprofit centered in Lane County and aiming to advance social, economic and ecological resilience, hosted an Americorps team that served the greater Cottage Grove region.  The crew had a rocky start, driving from the…

Prepping for preschool

Fall is approaching and with that comes time for preschool. When looking for a preschool for your child, look for one that fits within your family structure. There are several aspects to consider when choosing a preschool. Here are some helpful hints for picking the…

Caffeine boost to benefit Lane Families

On Friday, Sept. 2, the Human Bean will host a Drink Day in Benefit of the Family Relief Nursery.  FRN helps provide critical support services to over 900 Lane County families. From 5 a.m. to 9 p.m ., 50% of purchases at the Human Bean…

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