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Creswell city manager focusing on business development grant

CRESWELL – Creswell’s newest city manager shared insight into his role for 2025. Originally from Iowa, Vincent Martorello was appointed to Creswell’s position in May. He discussed some of his accomplishments during his short time as city manager and what he is looking forward to…

Downtown Cottage Grove windows dazzle

COTTAGE GROVE – The Downtown Cottage Grove window decorating contest, sponsored by Cottage Grove Art Walk, was a success, with more businesses participating than in the past, making it a challenging experience for the judges, resulting in two ties. The winners included 1st place for…

Lane County DUII roundup

On Dec. 14 at 8 p.m., deputies responded to a residence on Pheasant Boulevard in Springfield after a resident observed a vehicle run into his parked car. The driver, Steven Anthony Cvitanovich, 58, of Springfield, was arrested for DUII and Failure to Perform Duties of…

Violence Prevention Coalition launches new site, tools

LANE COUNTY – The Lane County Violence Prevention Coalition (LCVPC) has relaunched its website, serving as a central hub for resources aimed at preventing domestic and sexual violence, child abuse, and identity-based violence in the area. “This website allows us to broaden our reach, support…

Barricade subject on Davisson in Creswell

CRESWELL – On Dec. 17 at 10:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a home in the 82100 block of Davisson Road. Several days before, Jose Donaldo DeLeon, 32, of Creswell, entered a residence without permission and slashed the victim’s tires. DeLeon barricaded himself…

Gas thieves caught syphoning in Glenwood

GLENWOOD – On Dec. 18 at 1 a.m., the LCSO received a report of people stealing gas from a business in Glenwood. Deputies responded and observed Kevin Raye Fanning, 59, and Kristina Michelle Cole, 45, both of Eugene, siphoning gas from a company vehicle. Cole…

Springfield man dies in traffic accident

EUGENE – On Dec. 15 at 4 p.m., LCSO deputies responded with medical personnel to a two-vehicle crash on E. 30th Avenue near Gonyea Road, east of Eugene. The driver of one vehicle was non-responsive. Before emergency responders arrived, bystanders broke a window on the…

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