Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield is continuing the process of replacing outdated street lights throughout the City with Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures. This lighting is up to 70% more energy-efficient, lasts four-to-five times longer, and allows for better control of light output than…
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…
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…
Editor’s note: This is the first of two parts. As I began to do the research for this week’s Angler’s Log, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration climate summary for July and August became available. Now we all know it was hot but the summary…
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 – 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…
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…
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…
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…