Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
CRESWELL – For over two decades, there has been one constant at Creswell City Hall – Roberta Tharp. You’ve seen her sitting on the far right side of the council dais, keys clanking persistently through council proceedings, speaking out in hushed but confident tones when…
Over 650 volunteers took on service projects across Lane County over the weekend as part of United Way’s 29th annual Days of Caring. Volunteers like Linsey Gerber, left, and Melissa Rogers – employees of Pentagon Federal Credit Union – supported the Relief Nursery in Springfield…
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Heritage Award ceremony – the first of its kind in the City – was hosted last week by Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon. The awards, developed by the Springfield Historic Commission and the Springfield History Museum, recognize a broad array of stewardship…
When I was young, my older brother could always outdo me in those activities kids did in the days before the internet. He could juggle, he could hacky sack, and most impressive of all he could do amazing tricks with a yo-yo. It wasn’t just…
For me the cooler weather signals that it is time to get the crockpot out from its summer resting place. Who wants to heat up the house with a roast or pot of bones simmering for 36 hours on a hot day? When I was…
Staff changes at Creswell City Hall CRESWELL – At the city council meeting on Sept. 12, there were myriad of updates, including personnel announcements: Seth Evans, Public Works Lead, was recognized for 20 years of service to the city of Creswell. The Council also announced…
PLEASANT HILL – The Pleasant Hill Billies football team has had a magical start to the season, going 3-0 after not winning a game in all of 2021. Last night, however, the Billies hosted the Banks Braves, a team that’s ranked second in all of…
SPRINGFIELD – Teachers are integral parts of society, and unfortunately, it’s usually a thankless job. Last week however, one Springfield teacher, Scott Crowell, was recognized after winning the Regional Teacher of the Year Award. Each year the Oregon Department of Education partners with the Oregon…